Energy Project Financing
Armed with our extensive knowledge of finance project alternatives, energy efficiency incentive programs, and regulatory requirements, the National Tax Group can devise innovative solutions that align with your clean energy business. We understand that financing energy projects is a challenging procedure, which is why our team of experts brings both the lender and developer perspectives to provide critical support to ensure your firm has access to the most suitable and flexible financing products through a single organization.
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Financing Options
This is specifically created for local government agencies to support energy efficiency improvement projects. Low-interest rates (treasury index plus a market spread) and maturities of up to 15 years are available to agencies. Private lenders offer financing, which may be combined with other utility or public financing, rebates, and incentives. Although the minimum loan amount is $250,000, many projects may be combined into a single loan.
Enables local commercial and governmental entities to fund energy efficiency improvements with no interest and repay the loan as part of their utility bill over 10 years. Entities that participate in this program may potentially be eligible for extra financial incentives, such as utility rebates.
Provides loans of up to $3 million to K-12 schools, colleges, institutions, towns, and counties to fund energy efficiency feasibility studies and energy-saving measures implementation. For terms of up to 15 years, the interest rate is 1%. Applications are being accepted by the CEC, but funding is not guaranteed.
This is an internal pool of funds established by the government to support energy efficiency initiatives. Utility bill savings from financed improvements refill the fund, allowing other projects to be funded. Revolving loan funds provide a long-term source of funding for future initiatives inside the host government agency. Many California localities have effectively used such money. The Energy Network can assist your organization in establishing a revolving loan fund, including securing initial seed financing and obtaining agency commitment to the fund.
A trend that integrates the worlds of finance and business with environmentally conscious conduct. It serves as a meeting place for a wide range of participants, including individual and corporate customers, producers, investors, and financial lenders. Green finance may take several forms depending on the participant, and it can be motivated by financial incentives, a desire to conserve the environment, or a mix of the two. Green finance protects the promotion of any company or activity that might be harmful to the environment now and in the future, in addition to displaying proactive, environmentally beneficial conduct, such as encouraging public transit or the recycling of old items.
A long-term, fixed-rate loan with a 10% down payment that is aimed to provide capital access by filling a market need in long-term financing for America’s small enterprises. The 504 is one of the greatest financing alternatives available for small business owners today since it is fixed-cost and long-term, as well as SBA-backed.
Energy Project Lease Financing
This is specifically created for local government agencies to support energy efficiency improvement projects. Low-interest rates (treasury index plus a market spread) and maturities of up to 15 years are available to agencies. Private lenders offer financing, which may be combined with other utility or public financing, rebates, and incentives. Although the minimum loan amount is $250,000, many projects may be combined into a single loan.
On-Bill Financing
Enables local commercial and governmental entities to fund energy efficiency improvements with no interest and repay the loan as part of their utility bill over 10 years. Entities that participate in this program may potentially be eligible for extra financial incentives, such as utility rebates.
California Energy Commission Financing
Provides loans of up to $3 million to K-12 schools, colleges, institutions, towns, and counties to fund energy efficiency feasibility studies and energy-saving measures implementation. For terms of up to 15 years, the interest rate is 1%. Applications are being accepted by the CEC, but funding is not guaranteed.
Revolving Loan Fund
This is an internal pool of funds established by the government to support energy efficiency initiatives. Utility bill savings from financed improvements refill the fund, allowing other projects to be funded. Revolving loan funds provide a long-term source of funding for future initiatives inside the host government agency. Many California localities have effectively used such money. The Energy Network can assist your organization in establishing a revolving loan fund, including securing initial seed financing and obtaining agency commitment to the fund.
Green Financing
A trend that integrates the worlds of finance and business with environmentally conscious conduct. It serves as a meeting place for a wide range of participants, including individual and corporate customers, producers, investors, and financial lenders. Green finance may take several forms depending on the participant, and it can be motivated by financial incentives, a desire to conserve the environment, or a mix of the two. Green finance protects the promotion of any company or activity that might be harmful to the environment now and in the future, in addition to displaying proactive, environmentally beneficial conduct, such as encouraging public transit or the recycling of old items.
504A Financing
A long-term, fixed-rate loan with a 10% down payment that is aimed to provide capital access by filling a market need in long-term financing for America’s small enterprises. The 504 is one of the greatest financing alternatives available for small business owners today since it is fixed-cost and long-term, as well as SBA-backed.
With SBA-504's Green Energy Loan, you can go greener on the bottom line
Small firms contemplating expanding their operations may be eligible for commercial real estate loans (up to $20 million) under the SBA-504 Green Energy Loan program. This unique loan combines up to $5.5 million in SBA/CDC funding with a bank contribution for a total of up to $20 million. A limitless number of these loans can be used to secure an endless number of small enterprises, each with a maximum of $5.5 million in SBA funding. A typical SBA-504 non-energy loan is limited to $5 million.
When used to acquire, develop, convert, or expand a facility that fits one of the following requirements, an SBA-504 Green Energy loan can offer up to $5.5 million in SBA/CDC financing:
- Reduces the energy usage of the organization by at least 10%
- Renewable energy sources include wind, sun, biomass, hydropower, and geothermal
National Tax Group
can help you
Allow us to develop a portfolio of services that will bring your facility into conformity with local rules and function as efficiently as possible for years. Our free consultation can reveal various opportunities that you may have missed, such as refunds and tax credits because of your business.
We pride ourselves in providing select guidance and services in the following:
Energy Projects
Over the years, the National Tax Group has developed significant ties with key decision-makers at the federal and state regulatory levels, as well as industry groups and non-governmental organizations, which is why we’re prepared to assist you in supporting your energy projects regardless of where you are in your journey.
1. MEP Consulting
Our commissioning team actively provides MEP consulting services for a variety of projects including commissioning, retro-commissioning, and energy auditing. please let us know if such engineering services are required, and we will put you in touch with our MEP Consulting team members for more information. Our objective is to finish your improvements while minimizing ongoing energy losses at your facility.
2. Consulting on Sustainability
Due to our participation in multiple LEED projects, the National Tax Group has extensive LEED and sustainable building design knowledge and is currently offering the following services to our clients:
- Get involved in LEED project meetings
- Examine the LEED Score Card to identify typically feasible and perhaps achievable points in response to the project's certification goals
- Prepare energy modeling and documentation for LEED points
- Other LEED points and certification documents connected to MEP
- Create an actionable plan for delivering today's resources to your facilities
3. Feasibility Study
Our staff has reviewed and assessed a wide range of feasibility projects throughout California for the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Energy Division. These large-scale initiatives have included everything from thermal oxidizers to central plant renovations that took advantage of utility rebates and incentives. The National Tax Group can analyze the performance of your initiatives before you begin spending and organizing commitments from businesses with minimal expertise in the full process and essential analytical tools. Again, our aim is to keep your project moving forward to completion in order to reduce ongoing energy losses at your facilities.
Free Consultation
No matter what stage in your energy project financing journey, NTG will always help you conquer your energy project challenges. Our free consultation service draws on our years of combined experience in the energy infrastructure industry while focusing on the future as the country moves toward a carbon-neutral environment.
Funds for No-Cost Energy
Our objective is to finish all you need for an energy upgrading solution while avoiding any restrictive funding requirements. It is not a loan because everything is finished without your involvement. All equipment maintenance is performed as part of the service at no additional cost to you. Your utility expenditures will be reduced from the start, resulting in instant savings.
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