Discover how the first county-wide Green Bank in the US, Montgomery County Green Bank, is driving decarbonization. Learn about their innovative public-private partnership model, leveraging public funds to attract private investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and more, all within their county. See how they're helping achieve ambitious climate goals and fostering a greener future through strategic financial mechanisms and technical assistance.
The main things they talked about were:
- The founding and mission of the Montgomery County Green Bank as the first county-wide Green Bank in the nation, established to help the county decarbonize.
- Successful projects and initiatives, such as a large affordable multifamily solar installation, and the lessons learned from them.
- The future priorities and actions of the Montgomery County Green Bank and the broader Green Bank Network, including adapting to evolving building energy performance standards.
- Innovative partnerships, such as the one with Climate First Bank to provide residential solar loans.
- The growth and future of the Green Bank space nationwide, including the GB 50 coalition and increasing interest from CDFIs and conventional banks in climate finance.
