Green Loans

Make the switch with green energy loans

Choose a partner-installed energy loan for solar, heat pumps and batteries through the Greener Energy Group, or fund your own EV and green energy upgrades.

  • No fees
  • Fixed monthly repayments
  • Freedom to repay early

Representative APR. Subject to status and affordability. Membership eligibility criteria apply.

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Green Loans Two ways to borrow green
Representative APR from Borrow £4,000 to £25,000 · terms up to 7 years
7.9% APR rep.

Representative example: borrow £7,500 over 48 months at 7.9% APR (fixed), you would make 48 monthly repayments of £182.75. Total amount repayable would be £8,771.76.

Choose your loan

Two ways to borrow green

Going through the Greener Energy Group for an install? Use the Greener Energy Group Loan. Sourcing something green yourself, like an EV? The Self-Arranged Green Loan is the one for you.

Installed by Greener Energy Group

Greener Energy Group Loan

For solar, heat pumps and battery storage, surveyed and fitted by the Greener Energy Group.

7.9% APR
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  • Borrow £4,000 to £25,000
  • 9.5% APR on £4,000 to £7,499 (12 to 60 months)
  • 7.9% APR on £7,500 to £25,000 (12 to 84 months*)

*84-month (7-year) terms apply to borrowing of £15,000 and over. Below £15,000, terms run 12 to 60 months.

Arrange it yourself

Self-Arranged Green Loan

For EVs, e-bikes, home efficiency and other green purchases you source from a supplier of your choice.

7.9% APR
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  • Borrow £7,500 to £25,000
  • Terms from 12 to 84 months*
  • You choose the supplier, we fund the purchase

*At least 51% of approved customers receive the representative APR or lower; your actual rate may vary. The 84-month (7-year) maximum term applies to borrowing of £15,000 and over; below £15,000, terms run 12 to 60 months. Loans subject to status, affordability and our lending criteria.

Repayment calculator

See what your green loan would cost

Adjust the sliders or tap any value to type an exact amount, and see your estimated monthly repayments.

£4,000 to £7,499 9.5% APR rep.

Greener Energy Group Loan only.

Borrowing amount
£ 5,000
£4,000£25,000
Repayment term
36 months
12 mo60 mo

Borrowing £4,000 to £7,499: 12 to 60 months.

Estimated monthly repayment
£ 160
Representative 9.5% APR (fixed)
Borrowing£5,000
Term36 months
Interest (estimated)£766
Total repayable £5,766

Illustrative estimates only and do not constitute an offer of credit. Figures are rounded to the nearest pound, so totals may not exactly equal monthly repayment × term. At least 51% of approved customers receive the representative APR or lower; your actual rate may vary. Loans subject to status, affordability and our lending criteria. The potential cost saving from a sustainable initiative is not considered as part of the affordability assessment. Currently not available for business loans. Missing payments could increase the amount payable and may affect your credit file. Membership eligibility criteria apply.

Why borrow with us

A loan that works as hard as your upgrade

We price green borrowing to encourage it, and keep the terms simple so the saving on your project isn't eaten up by the cost of the loan.

Repay early without penalties

Overpay or settle in full at any time at no extra cost. If a grant comes through later, put it straight towards the balance, penalty-free. You only pay interest for the time you actually borrow.

No fees, ever

No setup charges and no administration fees. The rate you see is the cost of the loan, with nothing added on top.

Free loan protection

Free loan protection insurance covers your loan up to your 70th birthday, giving you and your family extra peace of mind. Subject to eligibility and policy terms. View full details.

Greener Energy Group Loan

Explore savings with Greener Energy Group

Get a quote from the Greener Energy Group for any of these, and the Greener Energy Group Loan spreads the cost over a term that suits you.

Solar panels

Generate your own clean electricity.

Heat pump systems

Efficient, lower-carbon home heating.

Battery storage

Store the energy you generate for later.

How it's funded

We'll ask for a quote or estimate from the Greener Energy Group for the installation you're funding. Subject to status and affordability.

In partnership with

Green energy, expertly installed

We've partnered with the Greener Energy Group to offer members green energy solutions, including solar installations, heat pump systems and battery pack integration, which may help drive down your energy costs. Pair them with a Green Loan to spread the cost.

The Greener Energy Group handle qualifying installations such as solar, heat pumps and battery storage. You don't need to be an existing Greener Energy customer to take a Green Loan, anyone who qualifies under our Common Bond is welcome to apply.

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Why Greener Energy Group

  • Specialist green energy installers
  • Serving members across Scotland and England
  • Handled from survey to switch-on
Member story

A real solar install, funded by a Green Loan

Watch Laura Young's experience of installing solar panels with the Greener Energy Group, using a Capital Credit Union Green Loan.

Process guides

Greener Energy Group, step by step

Two infographics from the Greener Energy Group show exactly how the main installs work, from first quote to switch-on.

Self-Arranged Green Loan

Greener choices you source yourself

Prefer to use your own supplier, even for solar or a heat pump? The Self-Arranged Green Loan covers a wide range of home and travel upgrades, and new or used vehicles both qualify.

Home & energy
Insulation
Double & triple glazing
Solar panels
Renewable energy
Heat pumps
Home ventilation
LED lighting
Rainwater harvesting
Boiler upgrades
Greener travel
Hybrid cars
Electric cars
EV charging point
Electric bikes
Electric scooters
Common questions

Worth knowing before you apply

These answer the questions we hear most about our Green Loans. For anything specific to your situation, please get in touch.

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The Greener Energy Group Loan is for installs by the Greener Energy Group, solar, heat pumps and battery storage. You can borrow £4,000 to £25,000, at 9.5% APR representative on £4,000 to £7,499 and 7.9% APR representative on £7,500 and over. The Self-Arranged Green Loan is for green purchases you source yourself, such as an EV or e-bike, borrowing £7,500 to £25,000 at 7.9% APR representative. Both come with no fees and penalty-free early repayment.
Yes. Green Loans are available to members, and you can join as part of the loan application. You don't need to be a Greener Energy customer, anyone who qualifies under our Common Bond is welcome to apply. Subject to status and affordability. Membership eligibility criteria apply.
On the Greener Energy Group Loan, borrowing of £4,000 to £7,499 runs 12 to 60 months. Borrowing of £7,500 to £14,999, on either loan, runs 12 to 60 months. The longest terms, 12 to 84 months (up to 7 years), apply to borrowing of £15,000 and over. Use the calculator to see the terms for your amount. Your repayments stay the same each month for the life of the loan.
It depends which loan. The Greener Energy Group Loan funds their installs: solar, heat pumps and battery storage. The Self-Arranged Green Loan funds green purchases you source yourself, including EVs, e-bikes, scooters and home-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, glazing and boilers. We'll ask for a quote, estimate or proof of purchase. Green Loans are currently not available for business loans.
There are no setup or administration fees. You can overpay or settle your loan in full at any time without an early settlement charge, and you'll only pay interest for the time you actually borrowed. Interest is calculated on the reducing balance, so as you pay it down, you pay less interest.
Yes. Free loan protection insurance covers your loan up to your 70th birthday, subject to eligibility and policy terms. It's there to give you and your family extra reassurance for the life of the loan, at no extra cost.
The assessment is the same as any other unsecured loan with us: a full affordability assessment, credit searches, and subject to our lending criteria. The potential cost saving from a sustainable initiative is not considered as part of the affordability assessment. The representative APR assumes payments are made on time, missing payments could increase the amount payable and may affect your credit file.