Coming Soon! - Mountain BizWorks Electrify Fund

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This fund was created to help expand WNC businesses’ access to capital for four key types of projects:

Solar Energy & Storage

Lower your energy costs and increase reliability with solar energy and energy storage.

Example Project:

Installing solar panels on a rooftop to generate electricity and store it in batteries for use during peak demand or at night.

Energy Efficient Buildings

Make your building more efficient and save money with various technologies.

Example Project:

Upgrading lighting, insulation, and HVAC systems to reduce energy expenses and improve comfort.

Electric Vehicles & Equipment

Explore electric alternatives for your fleet vehicles or mobile machinery to save money.

Example Project:

Switching from traditional gasoline-powered delivery vans to electric vehicles, reducing fuel costs, and contributing to a cleaner and greener delivery fleet.

Capital for Clean Energy Businesses

Access affordable capital to grow or optimize your clean energy business.

Example Project:

Scaling up production of energy-efficient appliances or developing new technologies to reduce emissions.

Considering a solar, energy efficiency, or electric transportation project for your business or non-profit organization in Western North Carolina ?

Please complete the following form and one of our small business lenders will be in touch at the earliest availability, typically within one business day. NOTE: To qualify for a Mountain BizWorks loan, your business must be based in western NC.

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Project Interest Form

What kind of project are you interested in financing?*

Please select one or more of the project types above.

Solar Energy and/or Storage

Energy Efficient Buildings

Electric Vehicles, Off-Road Equipment, and/or EV Charging

Working Capital for Clean Energy/Efficiency Businesses

Expected Loan Amount*

How much funding are you expecting to need? If you're unsure, give us your best estimate.

Are you already partnering with a developer/installer on your solar and/or storage project?*

Yes

Do you have a proposal packet from that developer, including a quote?*

Yes

Please upload your proposal packet here, so that we can review it ahead of our intake call

Max. file size: 128 MB.

Short Project Description*

Please provide a brief description of the project you're seeking funding for, including the names of any companies you're working with or plan to engage in the project. (max 1,000 characters, or about 175 words)

Business/Organization Info

Business or Organization Name*

Please provide the legal name of your business or organization, as filed with the NC Secretary of State and/or IRS, as well as your DBA if applicable.

Primary Contact Name for This Project*

Primary Contact Email*

Best Phone Number to Reach You*

What County is Your Business or Organization Located In?*

As a reminder: to qualify for a Mountain BizWorks loan, including financing from the Electrify Fund, your business or organization must be based in the 26 counties of western NC, listed here.

Physical Address Where This Project Would Be Located*

REMINDER: the Electrify Fund is only available to WNC businesses and nonprofits that are based at commercial addresses. For vehicle and working capital financing, please provide the address of your primary business offices in Western North Carolina.