Homegrown

For homeowners navigating the rising costs of owning a home, considering financing options for energy efficiency improvement projects can be daunting, even when the utility savings benefits?of the projects are clear. At Homegrown we recognize that credit unions are uniquely positioned to support their members through the process - leveraging their expertise in member lending and long-standing community relationships. We're excited to be a partner to credit unions delivering access to home energy efficiency?for more members. #creditunions #fintech #homeimprovement #energyefficiency https://lnkd.in/ezW_XWtX

We are incredibly excited to announce the 2025 Boost Founder Fellowship cohort! Company Ventures is proud to support 15 startups tackling critical challenges across a range of industries, from AI-powered communications to sustainable finance. We were blown away by these exceptional founders and we cannot wait to work with them. In partnership with New York City Economic Development Corporation, the Boost Founder Fellowship provides mentorship, community, and tailored programming to help early-stage, first-time founders refine their business models and prepare for fundraising. A warm welcome to Catherine Wang, Rose Huang, Emeka Kanu, Trisha Goyal, Kathryn Thiele AIA CSI, Samir Pendse, Nizar Dhamani, Ayan Roy, Bonnie Gurry, Elizabeth Landau, Sarah Donnelly Patel, Shivangi Khanna, Sophie Jewsbury, Roger Lin, Nini Fan MBA., M.S, Yanjiao Zhou, John Taylor Garner, Anuj Patel, Roma Vishwanath-Deutsch, MS, Mary P., Jason Scoon, Echo Wu. ?? Learn more about the cohort and their ventures at https://lnkd.in/dqFuf78C

Credit Unions are missing a golden opportunity to take advantage of rebates & save their members money with home improvement loans. In addition to the thousands of dollars on energy bills members can save with efficient upgrades, most states offer rebates or other incentives that can greatly reduce the upgrade costs for homeowners. For example, Wisconsin residents may be eligible for a rebate up to $8,000 off a new heat pump, and some residents in New York may be eligible for $3,000 rebates, in addition to a $2,000 federal tax deduction. As a result, members are missing out. Many are unaware that these incentives exist and even more are unaware of their prospective savings. CUs need to connect members who stand to save the most money with energy upgrades and directly target them with loan offerings. Moreover, these are attractive loans for lenders with reduced variable expenses, lower default risk, and greater appraisal value of the home. In 2025 CUs can produce more loan volume and drive savings for their members by providing more home energy efficient improvement loans. https://lnkd.in/dDXH_S74

Excited to share that Homegrown has been selected as part of the 2025 cohort for IMPEL at Berkeley Lab sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)! We're looking forward to joining this group of building decarbonization innovators as we work to increase access to energy efficient upgrades for single-family homes across the US. #IMPEL #decarbonization #energyefficiency #innovation

September was a big month for home energy rebates, with three additional states launching new programs. Rebates can help homeowners reduce the cost of home improvements that increase comfort at home and reduce their bills. These new programs, along with the many already operating across the US, are a great catalyst for home efficiency upgrades. https://lnkd.in/eCq5NfaN