Clean Energy Manufacturing Revolving Loan Fund

February 25, 2020

Summary

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and The Wisconsin Department of Administration are offering private sector businesses eligible for low interest loans up to $1,000,000 from the CERLF for projects that fulfill any of the following objectives:

  • Increasing energy efficiency through the reduction of industrial/manufacturing facility use of fossil fuels
  • Eliminating or reducing waste products through conversion to feedstock for energy production
  • Producing biogas

The loan will carry an interest rate of 2% from date of disbursement up to seven years or life expectancy of the equipment being finances, whichever is less. Match must be at least 51% of Total Project Cost. The envrionmental Impact of the project is considered.

Other cost-effective energy reduction or clean energy projects will also be considered for funding through the $7 million CERLF fund.

Visit the program website for details on how to apply.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Wisconsin
Incentive Type: Loan Program
Web Site: http://inwisconsin.com/grow-your-business/programs/cleanenergy/
Administrator: The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and The Wisconsin Department of Administration
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Biomass
  • Other EE
  • Anaerobic Digestion
Maximum Loan: $1,000,000
Loan Term: Compliance with all applicable federal regulations and program guidance
Recipients must be Wisconsin businesses
Project must be in a facility or plant located in Wisconsin
Applicant must provide greater than 50 percent of total project cost
Loan funds can only be used for purchase of equipment that was not purchased prior to the date the loan was awarded
Project completion will be expected within 18 months of the award date

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.