Live Oak Bank is a digital, branchless bank headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, specializing in providing financial solutions to small businesses across the United States. Established in 2008, the bank has expanded its services to over 35 specialized industries, including renewable energy. Live Oak Bank offers tailored financing options for renewable energy projects, focusing on utility-scale and commercial solar, community solar, and energy storage projects.Â
As a leading lender under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs, Live Oak Bank has provided over $1.2 billion in renewable energy financing for solar and bioenergy projects in rural communities nationwide.