Understanding Green
Finance
Green Banks
Green Banks are public or nonprofit financing entities that leverage public and private capital to pursue goals for clean energy projects that reduce emissions (EPA).
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Green Bonds
Green Bonds are fixed-income instruments that support specific climate-related or environmental projects (Investopedia).
Renewable Energy Financing
Renewable Energy Financing is a subset of Clean Energy Financing focusing on funding renewable energy projects.
North Carolina Clean Energy Fund
The North Carolina Clean Energy Fund is a not-for-profit financial institution that utilizes its capital to catalyze investments in the state's clean energy, energy efficiency, and green projects.
North Carolina Clean Energy Fund operates on the “Green Bank” model successfully pioneered in other states, including Connecticut, New York, and Michigan. Their mission is to accelerate investment in clean and efficient energy solutions and increase climate resilience in North Carolina, particularly to benefit underserved populations. They partner with public and private investors, foundations, and other non-profit organizations to deploy sustainable financing solutions to create long-lasting environmental, economic, and social benefits.
