Alternative Energy
The Missouri Linked Deposit Program partners with lenders to provide low-interest loans to create and retain Missouri jobs, encourage new economic development projects, and strengthen communities statewide.
The Missouri Linked Deposit Program for Alternative Energy provides low-interest loans to stimulate alternative energy growth and development.
Business Programs
Eligibility
Eligible businesses must:
- Be a business enterprise engaged in the production, sale, or use of fuel or power from energy sources other than fossil fuels, including, but not limited to solar, hydroelectric, wind, and qualified biomass.
- Be headquartered in Missouri.
- Maintain operations and transact business in Missouri.
- Be organized for profit.
- Be located in Missouri.
- Have obtained necessary local and state regulatory approval(s) for project.
- Currently owe no unpaid, non-protested taxes to the State of Missouri or any political subdivision.
- Have no unresolved environmental compliance issues with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Loan Usage
Alternative energy operation loan proceeds may be used for the following operating expenses:
- Inventory
- Rent, utilities, insurance or taxes
- Professional fees
- Equipment purchase, rental or lease
- Renovations, repairs, and maintenance of equipment and facilities
- Purchase of land and buildings
Consumer Program
Eligibility
Eligible consumers must:
- Be a resident of Missouri and at least 18 years of age.
- Be a project located in Missouri.
- Currently owe no unpaid, non-protested taxes to the State of Missouri or any political subdivision.
Loan Usage
Alternative energy consumer loan proceeds may be used for the following:
- Purchase, installation, or construction of facilities or equipment related to the production of fuel or power from energy sources other than fossil fuels
- Examples: Purchase and installation of solar panels, purchase of wind-generating power unit and qualified biomass projects
Download an Alternative Energy Operation or Alternative Energy Consumer Loan Application to be completed with your lender.