Today's guest is Aaron Ratner, President of Cross River Infrastructure Partners.

Cross River Infrastructure Partners is a platform of development companies deploying climate technology and capital into sustainable infrastructure projects. It focuses on conversion projects in the climate, renewable energy, and sustainable food spaces.

We  have a great discussion about how Aaron got hooked on climate, infrastructure investment and how it works, and Cross River Infrastructure Partners' role. We also cover Cleantech 1.0's downfall, lessons learned, and how Climate Tech (or Cleantech 2.0) can succeed. Aaron was an awesome guest, and this episode is a must-listen for those interested in large-scale infrastructure investment and project development.

Enjoy the show!

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Episode recorded January 25th, 2021

Notes:
Aaron mentions six key criteria to get a project financed:

1. Developer - it all starts with the developer
2. Site and permits - site security and all permits in place
3. Feedstock/inputs - long-term contract for inputs
4. Offtake/outputs - long-term contracts for outputs
5. EPC & O&M (construction/engineering provider and Operations & Maintenance provider) - credible engineering firm to design and build and operate the project
6. Technology & Systems - proven technologies with reference or pilot facilities in operation

To learn more about this episode, visit: https://myclimatejourney.co/episodes/aaron-ratner

To learn more about Cross River Infrastructure Partners: http://crossriverllc.com/

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