Adding Value to Your Project: The Unique Benefits of Working With the DOE Loan Programs Office

The Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) finances large-scale, all-of-the-above energy infrastructure projects in the United States. LPO administers three distinct loan programs, but each offers a similar value to borrowers:

LPO provides access to patient capital – we encourage early engagement with our Outreach and Business Development team and we dive deep on a project and its perceived risks so that we can help build replicable deal structures for future projects. When LPO issues a conditional commitment, the market sees that as a sign of confidence in a technology

LPO provides flexible financing – we don’t have a one-size-fits-all solution, we work cooperatively with borrowers on deal structures that fit the needs of early-stage commercial projects

LPO is a long-term partner, working with borrowers from early project development throughout the life of the loan – we’re a buy and hold lender, and our team of experts at the DOE works with borrowers to ensure project success