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Energy Project Financing Cheat Sheet

We've updated our popular efficiency project finance cheat sheet to include the latest innovations in efficiency finance. Efficiency Performance Leases, Shared Savings Agreements, Commercial loans, PACE, ESAs, PPAs, and more… This cheat sheet explains the various types of financing vehicles available on the market and maps them to the best fit for different sized efficiency and/or distributed generation projects. Use this handy cheat sheet as a reference when discussing financing options for efficiency projects with your customer Read More

How a risk-screening tool can set up solar for success

Targeted towards mid-market commercial projects, it's designed to help attract sufficient debt financing. Read More

Dear Shannon: How can I make a career switch to impact investing?

Because you enjoy the day-to-day tasks of your job, think about holding on to your job function, and instead switch the focus to something such as impact investing.  Read More

Arizona Public Service's new solar lease: More than meets the eye

The utility's new solar lease may seem on the surface like an innovative new option for homeowners. Look again. Read More

Is Shell guilty of climate 'double think'?

Carbon Tracker's 2011 report helped launch the fossil fuel divestment movement. Now it's insisting that Shell's position underestimates high risk to investors. Read More

6 trailblazers banking on clean energy finance

These innovative companies are capitalizing on creative financing trends, from solar asset-backed securities to yield cos. Read More

Can a DPO grow your business like Ben & Jerry's?

A Direct Public Offering offers alternative ways for fledgling companies to raise money without the restrictions of venture capital. Read More

5 top reporting frameworks: A crash course

Here are the essential facts to know about CDP, DJSI, GRI, GRESB and SASB. Read More

Why TNC and JPMorgan Chase are investing $1 billion in nature

Some of the biggest deal-makers in conservation and banking want to bring investing in nature beyond the realm of charity. Enter NatureVest. Read More