Welcome to The Clean Energy Finance Center
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Financial Innovation
Creating and applying innovation in the clean energy finance market.
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Economic Development
Driving economic development and job creation through more robust clean energy finance markets.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Fostering stakeholder collaboration and public-private integration of clean energy capital.
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Research & Analysis
Providing objective research and analysis on clean energy finance strategies, markets, and programs.
Projects
Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings
In this time of very tight state and municipal budgets, energy efficiency presents an opportunity for state and local governments to Lead by Example by reducing operating costs in public buildings while demonstrating energy and environmental leadership. Many states and municipalities have adopted energy efficiency goals for public buildings, including K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. A key tool for financing…
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Development of State-Level Green Banks
One of the most promising emerging ideas in clean energy finance is the concept of a “green bank.” A green bank can take different forms, but essentially it is a quasi-governmental organization that brings together public and private sector capital to finance energy efficiency, small-scale renewable energy, and other clean energy projects. The main advantage of a green bank is…
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