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Lansing, Mich. — Michigan Saves, the nation’s first nonprofit green bank, is pleased to announce its partnership with TBA Credit Union, a locally managed community credit union based in Traverse City. This collaboration will empower Michigan residents to pursue energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for enhanced comfort in their homes by providing them with additional financial solutions and enabling access to affordable financing, making it easier to upgrade their homes and reduce utility bills.
Through its extensive network of lenders like TBA Credit Union, Michigan Saves offers borrowers favorable and low-interest financing options for their desired energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades.
“We are thrilled to have TBA Credit Union joining our network of residential lenders to bring additional financial solutions to Michigan residents,” said Chanell Scott Contreras, President and CEO of Michigan Saves. “By combining our expertise and resources, we can empower more individuals to make energy-efficient choices and contribute to a greener future.”
Michigan Saves, in collaboration with its network of lenders, contractors, utilities, and government agencies, is committed to accelerating the demand for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. With over a decade of experience leveraging private funding to develop financing programs, the nonprofit continues to expand its offerings and contractor base. This growth ensures that an increasing number of Michiganders can benefit from improved health and safety. By educating and providing Michigan energy users with accessible financing options, Michigan Saves aims to create a more sustainable future for the state.
“TBA Credit Union is proud to partner with Michigan Saves to support their important work in promoting energy efficiency,” said Karen Browne, President and CEO of TBA Credit Union. “Through this partnership, we can create a more sustainable and prosperous Michigan for all.”
For more information about Michigan Saves and its financing programs, please visit www.michigansaves.org.
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ABOUT MICHIGAN SAVES
Michigan Saves, the nation’s first nonprofit green bank, is dedicated to making clean energy improvements easier for all Michigan consumers. Through affordable financing and other incentives, Michigan Saves connects borrowers to a network of skilled contractors for energy efficiency, geothermal and solar installation projects. Michigan Saves believes an equitable transition to a carbon-free Michigan where everyone has access to the benefits of clean energy and climate-resilient solutions is possible. Through consistent outreach, quality workmanship and affordable funding, Michigan Saves promotes accessible, equitable and just investments in energy efficiency and clean energy to support healthy and thriving communities. For more information, visit MichiganSaves.org and follow us on Facebook @michigansaves and LinkedIn @michigan-saves.
ABOUT TBA CREDIT UNION
A $340 million (assets) credit union, TBA Credit Union provides financial services to over 19,000 members across the State of Michigan. In addition to two branches and a call center located in Traverse City, TBA Credit Union members have access to over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide through the CO-OP Network and over 250 Xtend Shared Branching locations. For more information about TBA Credit Union, visit www.tbacu.com or call 231.946.7090.
