DOE Loan Programs Office

The U.S. Department of Energys Loan Programs Office (LPO) provides debt financing for large-scale, innovative energy infrastructure and advanced automotive manufacturing projects in the United States. LPO administers three distinct loan programs, but each offers a similar value to borrowers: Access to Debt Capital: LPO can provide first-of-a-kind projects and other high impact energy-related ventures with access to debt capital that private lenders cannot or will not provide. Flexible Financing: LPO can provide flexible, custom financing that helps to meet the specific needs of individual borrowers. Valuable Expertise: LPO encourages early engagement and is a valuable partner to applicants throughout the entire lifetime of a project. LPO currently has more than $40 billion in available loans and loan guarantees in the following areas: Loan Guarantees for Innovative Energy Projects, including Advanced Fossil, Advanced Nuclear, and Renewable Energy & Efficient Energy Dir...