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NH BFA Business Energy Loan

NH BFA Business Energy Loan

Offers New Hampshire organizations direct loans for capital projects that reduce energy use and emissions.

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The NH Business Finance Authority (NH BFA) Business Energy Loan is a direct lending program operated by New Hampshire's quasi-public economic development finance agency, established in 1992. The program provides direct loans to New Hampshire for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that reduce energy consumption. Residential real estate is explicitly excluded. The pro…

What this grant funds

Direct loans of $100,000 to $1,000,000 for New Hampshire for-profit and nonprofit businesses undertaking energy-saving capital projects, with repayment structured to match projected energy savings.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.nhbfa.com