In today’s episode, we cover:

• What is CGC and its mission as a nonprofit?
• Why “green bank” is somewhat of a misnomer
• The history of green banks in the U.S. both on the federal and state level
• Where the CGC adds value in the clean tech financing ecosystem
• Customers served by green banks
• The role green banks have played in jump starting new markets for clean tech
• Comparing green banks with for-profit investment firms (e.g. Ultra Capital, Generate Capital)
• Sources of funding for CGC
• Opportunities in the U.S. for green banks
• How the U.S. Department of Energy loan program aids companies in getting through the commercialization gap
• Jeffrey’s perspective on putting a price on carbon
• Views on the impact of the 2020 presidential elections and the various positions of candidates

Links to topics discussed in this episode:

• Coalition for green Capital: http://coalitionforgreencapital.com/
• NY green bank: https://greenbank.ny.gov/
• Generate Capital: https://generatecapital.com/
• Ultra Capital: https://www.ultracapital.com/
• Prime Coalition: https://primecoalition.org/
• National Climate Bank Act: https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-and-van-hollen-introduce-legislation-to-create-a-national-climate-bank

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