Banking Can Build a Brighter, More Sustainable Future
Nathan and Ann visited Clearwater Credit Union for an Energy Efficiency Loan because, like us, they believe in living sustainably—and powering a brighter tomorrow for Montana.
Nathan and Ann designed their house from the ground up with the dream of using solar panels. But, at the time, the plan seemed too difficult and expensive. “When we first started looking at doing this, we didn’t know the credit union even had solar loans.”
After reaching out to us, we were able to help them achieve their energy goals.
Beyond gaining more energy independence for themselves, Nathan and Ann saw the potential benefits of solar for the entire community. “Maybe in the scheme of things, the two of us running a house on solar isn’t a grand change. But if enough houses were solar, that’s a huge amount of viable energy. Missoula could potentially run off of solar.”
Nathan and Ann worked with a Clearwater Solar Loan Officer who helped them get a plan in place. “I was intimidated by the prospect until I really sat down and looked at how the numbers all pencil out. It went so fast from the loan application to approval. I was able to start talking to installers: ‘Yeah. We’re ready to go. We got the money.’ It really made a difference.”
A Big Inspiration.
Nathan and Ann Zalvaney
Members since 1998
We Believe Banking Should Build a Brighter, More Sustainable Future
Thanks to members like Nathan and Ann, together we can gain greater energy independence and power a brighter tomorrow here in Montana.
This story was originally published on September 1, 2019.