Wheelhouse Commitment to Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Since first opening its doors to San Diegans in 1934, Wheelhouse Credit Union takes great pride in being San Diego’s #1 Solar Financing Lender. We work with over 100 installers to help homeowners significantly reduce their electric bill, increase the value of their home and help the environment.
Sustainability is rooted in our core values and we know that together we can significantly reduce our carbon footprint, lessen greenhouse gas emissions and decrease our dependence on fossil fuels.
Supporting San Diego's Journey To Renewable Energy
The City of San Diego is the largest U.S city with a binding commitment to switch to clean energy. We’re committed to supporting that effort through our community outreach, internal sustainability efforts and the products and services we offer our Members.
244 Million Kilowatt Hours
of clean energy has been generated by the Solar PV Systems we’ve financed as of February 2024; which is equivalent to:
Greenhouse gas emissions from 36,053 passenger vehicles driven for one year
CO2 emissions from 183,352,931 pounds of coal burned
Carbon sequestered by 4,405,172 tree seedlings grown for 10 years
Leading with Community Partners.
I Love A Clean San Diego is dedicated to creating a cleaner, more sustainable San Diego through environmental education, litter prevention, and community action. Through our #itsgivebacktime volunteer program, our team contributes hundreds of volunteer hours each year picking up litter and caring for local neighborhoods and beaches. We also proudly sponsor the Clean Beach Coalition, which places and maintains waste and recycling bins at San Diego beaches during holiday weekends.
We are proud to partner with the Arbor Day Foundation in support of their mission to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
Wheelhouse has facilitated the planting of over 10,000 trees, sequestered 3,885 tons of carbondioxide, and helped save more than 2.2 million gallons of water. This vital collaboration aligns seamlessly with our core values, strengthening our commitment to making a lasting, positive impact on future generations
Wheelhouse Credit Union proudly partners with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to support conservation, environmental education, and programs that inspire a deeper appreciation for wildlife and our natural world. Through sponsorships of family-focused experiences and community initiatives, Wheelhouse helps connect San Diegans with the Zoo’s mission while reinforcing its own commitment to sustainability and creating a healthier future for our community.
San Diego's Leader in Eco-Friendly Lending
Solar Loans
With competitive rates and loans up to $80,000, going solar can help lower your monthly expenses while investing in your home.
- Lower monthly energy bills
- Increase home value
- Reduce your overall carbon footprint
- Protection from rising rates
- Supply clean, renewable energy to the grid
Energy Efficient Loans
Upgrade your home with energy-efficient improvements that save water, reduce energy use, and increase comfort, with financing available for insulation, HVAC, appliances, and more.
- Energy Efficient Insulation
- Air Duct Sealing
- Lighting Fixtures
- Water Faucets, Fixtures and Drip Irrigation
- Xeriscape & Firewise Landscaping
- Rainwater Harvesting Equipment
Sustainability College Scholarship
Every year, we look forward to providing five $1,000 college scholarships to college-bound high school seniors in San Diego who are passionate about creating a more sustainable world.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 RECIPIENTS
Derkert
Santana High School
Garcia
Kearny School of Engineering, Innovation, and Design
Abboud
Santana High School
Ramirez
Hilltop High School
Moreno
Del Norte High School