This program is designed for businesses like yours that want to make environmental upgrades and switch to renewable energy sources. Why should you apply? Because it offers pre-approved lines of credit, deferred payments, and interest-only payments, making it easier for you to manage your finances while investing in sustainability.

What's in it for you? By participating, you can make your business more cost-effective and efficient. You'll also meet current and future environmental standards, potentially save money on energy bills, and take advantage of provincial and federal energy grants and incentives. This financing is tailored to support your transition to solar, wind, biogas, and geothermal energy sources, which can be more beneficial than traditional loans due to the added incentives and flexible payment options.

How will being approved help you? Approval means you can start making necessary upgrades without the immediate financial burden. The qualification process is straightforward, ensuring that you can quickly access the funds you need to make your business more sustainable for future generations.

Type of Financing: Loan

Repayment Terms and Interest Rates:

• Pre-approved lines of credit: Flexible access to funds as needed.
• Deferred payments: Option to delay payments for a specified period.
• Interest-only payments: Pay only the interest for a set period.
• Extended disbursements: Spread out the disbursement of funds over time.

Eligible Expenses:

• Environmental upgrades to your operation.
• Switching to renewable energy resources such as solar, wind, biogas, and geothermal energy sources.

Use of Funds:

• Funds can be used to make your farm or business more cost-effective and efficient.
• Meet current and future environmental standards.
• Save money on energy bills.
• Take advantage of provincial and federal energy grants and incentives (where available).

Restrictions on Use of Funds:

• Funds cannot be used for non-environmental related expenses.

Fees:

• No specific fees mentioned for this program.

This program offers financing to help your business make environmental upgrades and switch to renewable energy sources. You can use this money to install solar panels, wind turbines, biogas systems, or geothermal energy solutions. This can save you money on energy bills and make your operation more efficient.

You can get pre-approved lines of credit with options for deferred payments and interest-only payments. This means you can start your projects now and worry about payments later. Extended disbursements allow you to access funds over a longer period, giving you flexibility in managing your cash flow.

By participating, you can also take advantage of provincial and federal energy grants and incentives, where available. This program helps you meet current and future environmental standards, ensuring your business remains sustainable for future generations.