Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Loan
Below-market financing
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Apply when you're ready
Moderate
Underwriting required
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Project must use a new or significantly improved technology compared to commercial baseline
2.Must be located in the United States and have a reasonable prospect of repayment
3.Eligible: solar, wind, geothermal, storage, nuclear, EV, hydrogen, and industrial projects
4.Loan amounts typically $100M–$8.8B; terms up to 30 years
5.Borrower must contribute meaningful equity; federal guarantee covers up to 80% of loan
6.Application process includes pre-application, due diligence, and conditional commitment stages
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Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
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