Renewable Energy

Renewable energy refers to energy derived from resources that are regenerative. Examples include photovoltaic (solar energy), wind power, geothermal, biomass (i.e., wood, agricultural, animal waste), hydroelectric power and tidal power.   Financing alternatives for renewable project vary greatly.  Government agencies, municipal utilities and some non-profit organizations qualify for tax-exempt financing.  Profit oriented projects can be financed using more traditional financing vehicles, like leases, loans and even performance contracts.  Large public and private sector projects (over $5 million) may qualify for project financing.  Grants and other incentives may be available regionally, which may be applied to the project and reduce the cost of the project. Green Tags or RECs (Renewable Energy Credits) may also be created and sold, further improving the economics of the project. Catalyst will help by structuring the financing to take advantage of the lowest cost alternatives based on the particular  circumstances of the individual project, credit profiles, ownership and tax strategies.