Chapter 9 Financing

Most commercial-scale community wind projects are multi-million dollar investment endeavors that require outside financing assistance. This section will give you some background on how to approach a bank or other financing entity. Loan terms will affect the bottom line of your wind energy project revenue, so understanding the requirements and options for financing your wind development are critical. Getting organized in the beginning will put your project in a much better negotiating position for acquiring favorable financing. With enough due diligence documentation, your project will be less risky and more attractive to a financing entity.

The main topics covered in this section of the Toolbox include:

* Elements of Wind Energy Finance

* Getting a Bank Loan: What will the bank want to know?

* At-a-Glance: Third Party Certification

* Additional Resources for Financing Community Wind