Financing Programs
Financing Types
NMCIC offers a variety of loan and other investment products designed to support a just energy transition in New Mexico.
If you have a project that reduces GHG emissions, increases energy or water efficiency, lowers energy costs, and brings benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities, we want to hear from you.
Small Loan Program Terms
Eligible Borrower Types
Nonprofits and small businesses domiciled in New Mexico and primarily serving New Mexico residents
Eligible Projects
Projects which reduce or abate emissions including but not limited to energy and water efficiency, clean energy, and electrification
Financing Type
Financial assistance will be in the form of a loan, and can be structured as a traditional bridge loan, construction or permanent loan, or as a C-PACE loan
Loan Amount
Up to $250,000
Loan Term
6 months – 15 years, depending on the work and the structure of the loan
Interest Rate
Below market, fixed or variable depending on term of the loan
Potential Loan / Facility Collateral & Security
Senior or subordinate with some guarantee, depending on the size of the loan and underwriting results
Please note that the Small Loan Program has its own special application process.
Do not use the financing program intake form linked elsewhere on this page.
Small Loan Program Terms
Eligible Borrower Types
Nonprofits and small businesses domiciled in New Mexico and primarily serving New Mexico residents
Eligible Projects
Projects which reduce or abate emissions including but not limited to energy and water efficiency, clean energy, and electrification
Financing Type
Financial assistance will be in the form of a loan, and can be structured as a traditional bridge loan, construction or permanent loan, or as a C-PACE loan
Loan Amount
Up to $250,000
Loan Term
6 months – 15 years, depending on the work and the structure of the loan
Interest Rate
Below market, fixed or variable depending on term of the loan
Potential Loan / Facility Collateral & Security
Senior or subordinate with some guarantee, depending on the size of the loan and underwriting results
Please note that the Small Loan Program has its own special application process.
Do not use the financing program intake form linked elsewhere on this page.
Bridge Financing and Pre Development Financing
Eligible Borrower Types
For Profit, or Non-Profit project or property owner
Eligible Projects
Community Solar, Energy Efficiency upgrades for Multifamily Affordable Housing or small commercial and industrial, water conservation or purification, regenerative agriculture, or any other sustainable project that has a positive impact on climate change. Priority is given to projects within low-income and disadvantaged or tribal communities.
Financing Type
Flexible, Below Market Rate
Loan Amount
$50,000 – $2,500,000
Loan Term
6 months – 18 months
Interest Rate
SOFR + 100 – 400 bps. Fixed Rate
Potential Loan / Facility Collateral & Security
Real estate, other assets
Construction Financing
Eligible Borrower Types
For Profit, or Non-Profit project or property owner
Eligible Projects
Community Solar, Energy Efficiency upgrades for Multifamily Affordable Housing or small commercial and industrial, water conservation or purification, regenerative agriculture, or any other sustainable project that has a positive impact on climate change. Priority is given to projects within low-income and disadvantaged or tribal communities.
Financing Type
Commercial Term Loan – Construction
Loan Amount
$50,000 – $2,500,000
Loan Term
6 months – 3 years
Interest Rate
SOFR + 100 – 400 bps. Fixed Rate
Potential Loan / Facility Collateral & Security
UCC-1 and/or subordinated lien on land, as-completed property
Permanent Financing
Eligible Borrower Types
For Profit, or Non-Profit project or property owner
Eligible Projects
Community Solar, Energy Efficiency upgrades for Multifamily Affordable Housing or small commercial and industrial, water conservation or purification, regenerative agriculture, or any other sustainable project that has a positive impact on climate change. Priority is given to projects within low-income and disadvantaged or tribal communities.
Financing Type
Commercial Term Loan – Permanent
Loan Amount
$50,000 – $2,500,000
Loan Term
2 years – 15 years
Interest Rate
SOFR + 100 – 400 bps. Fixed Rate
Potential Loan / Facility Collateral & Security
UCC-1 and/or subordinated lien on asset being financed
C-PACE Financing
Eligible Borrower Types
For Profit, or Non-Profit project or property owner
Eligible Projects
Community Solar, Energy Efficiency upgrades for Multifamily Affordable Housing or small commercial and industrial, water conservation or purification, regenerative agriculture, or any other sustainable project that has a positive impact on climate change. Priority is given to projects within low-income and disadvantaged or tribal communities.
Eligible Expenses
Improvements that result in reduced utility costs and leads to reduced greenhouse gas emmissions, increased electrification, or electrification readiness, and/or increase in renewable energy generation: Air sealing and insulation, window and door modification to reduce energy consumption, Heating, ventilation, and/or cooling ditsribution systems, replacement or modification of lighting fixtures and controls, electric vehicle infrastructure, Electric heat pumps, and heat pump water heaters, Photovoltaic solar, battery storage.
Financing Type
Commercial Term Loan – Construction
Loan Amount
$50,000 – $2,500,000
Loan Term
10 years – 30 years
Interest Rate
SOFR + 100 – 400 bps. Fixed Rate
Potential Loan / Facility Collateral & Security
Property assessment lien