GIG HARBOR, WASH. [10/28/2014], - Orion First Financial, LLC has begun servicing contracts for Joule Assets, a New York-based company that delivers financing solutions for energy efficiency (EE) and demand response (DR) initiatives and projects through the creation of Energy Reduction Assets (ERA). Joule Assets seeks to bring a new level of transparency and easily accessible information to the EE and DR marketplace while simultaneously stewarding growth in this exciting industry. Orion is pleased to announce that it will provide billing and collecting, front-end collections and commercial collection services for Joule Assets.

"Orion's commitment to creating value and profitability for the finance industry has enabled them to take proven and unique methods to their service technology. We believe that it’s the best on the market, and look forward to the collaboration,”said Dennis Quinn, COO and co-founder of Joule Assets. We’re very excited to provide portfolio management services for a visionary group such as Joule Assets. Their objectives and initiatives in funding energy efficiency and automated demand response technologies in the rapidly expanding small and medium commercial market are a testament to their technology platform, expertise and drive. We are truly humbled to work with such an amazing and forward-thinking group of people,” said Shannon Green, President of Orion First Financial.

Orion First Financial (@OrionFirst) is a portfolio services management leader in the small business lending marketplace. Orion specializes in underwriting, contract servicing, commercial collections, and strategic advisory to those originating loans in the SMB market. As a multifaceted and innovative equipment finance company, Orion can effectively engage with Alternative Lenders, Leasing Companies, Equipment Vendors/Manufacturers, Banks and Financial Institutions. Orion’s skilled team, efficient technology platform and best practices approach, generate exceptional industry performance metrics that translate into better profits, less stress and enriched customer relationships for their clients. For more information about Orion First Financial, LLC please go to www.orionfirst.com.

Joule Assets (@JouleAssets) is a smart grid software and investment company focused on facilitating commerce in Energy Reduction Assets (ERAs). To find out more please visit www.jouleassets.com.