Bioenergy Financing

Financing expertise for a more sustainable future

The bioenergy industry is complex, but the financing doesn’t have to be. In the past, the bioenergy industry has suffered from a lack of access to affordable capital. Our bioenergy financing team provides project-level nonrecourse debt financing for bioenergy developers nationwide to build, renovate or acquire systems that generate renewable energy, fuel or bioproducts from various biomass/waste feedstocks. Our team knows how to properly leverage a construction project to ensure that the cash flows and project returns stay in the developer’s pocket.

We utilize a number of loan programs to extend project-level and construction to permanent loan financing for waste-to-fuel systems, waste-to-energy technologies and bioproducts such as anaerobic digesters, landfill gas systems, biomass to energy and biorefineries. Our options are great for project developers planning to build while maintaining strong profit margins in a complex industry.

We understand the nuances associated with the advancement of clean energy solutions and project development. Because we understand this industry, we’re well-equipped to provide developers with customized loan packages to meet the specific needs of their projects. We can help you sufficiently leverage your project and increase your ownership, which enables you to generate higher returns from day one.

Personalized Service You Deserve

We’ll meet you where you are, whether that’s creatively structuring a small business loan or helping you maximize your money with a high-yield savings account. No need to jump through hoops for our attention — get the service you deserve from Live Oak Bank.

OVERVIEW: THE BIOENERGY LENDING PROCESS

We help make a complicated process simple. Check out our USDA Lending Process Overview.

CASE STUDY: ROCKWOOD

Check out our latest food waste-to-energy project, Rockwood Farm. Rockwood formed a strategic partnership with Ag-Grid Energy to create a state-of-the-art food waste anaerobic digester.

Our Team Understands Your Business

  • Brett Hogarth
    Senior Loan Officer

    Email Brett | 647.885.6749

  • Craig DeSimone
    AVP - Loan Analyst

    Email Craig | 631.220.4874

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