Congress

Would establish a U.S. Green Bank to finance climate change mitigation and adaptation projects at the state and local level by capitalizing regional, state, and municipal green banks.

Multiple bills calling for a nonprofit institution independent of government, designed to reduce energy costs and leave consumers and businesses better off by switching to clean energy.

The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 would have created a national green bank. It passed the House but failed in the Senate.

Would have established a U.S. Green Bank that provides financial support to assist regional, state, and local institutions finance clean energy or energy efficiency.

Would have established a U.S. Green Bank that provides financial support to assist regional, state, and local institutions finance clean energy or energy efficiency.