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Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program (AERLP)
Montana — state programMaximum loan amount: $40,000; 2026 interest rate: 3.5 percent, fixed for the term of the loan, 4.023% APR; Maximum loan term: 10 years; $0 down payment; no early-payment penalty; Closing costs include origination fee of $250 or 2 percent of loan amount, whichever is greater; and other fees of approx
The AERLP provides low-interest loans to individuals, small businesses, local governments, university units, and nonprofits in Montana to finance alternative energy systems (e.g., solar PV, geothermal, wind, biomass) and capital investments for energy conservation measures done in conjunction with an alternative energy system. The program is managed by the Montana Energy Office within DEQ and is principally funded by air quality penalties collected by DEQ.
Program details
- Type
- loan
- Amount
- Maximum loan amount: $40,000; 2026 interest rate: 3.5 percent, fixed for the term of the loan, 4.023% APR; Maximum loan term: 10 years; $0 down payment; no early-payment penalty; Closing costs include origination fee of $250 or 2 percent of loan amount, whichever is greater; and other fees of approx
- Eligibility
- Individuals, small businesses (independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field, employs 100 or fewer individuals), units of local government, units of the university system, and nonprofit organizations. Projects must be located in Montana, be technically appropriate for Montana's climate, be proven reliable and commercially available, generate energy for the sole use of the owner (net metering systems eligible), and meet all applicable certifications and standards.
- Status
- open
- Administrator
- Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) / Montana Energy Office
Source: Montana — state program. Confirm current terms with the administering agency before applying.