Private Entities

MIT Report, Solar Securitization

Reviews the U.S. residential solar market, examines the mechanics of solar securitization, explores the potential tradeoffs, and discuss the asset class’ future.

Coalition for Green Capital

CGC incubates local clean energy finance organizations and structures public, private and mission-driven capital for investment through those organizations.

Goldman Sachs report, The Low Carbon Economy

Argues that LEDs, solar PV, onshore wind and electric vehicles will maintain momentum and are now as much a transformative tech shift as they are a regulatory response to global environmental challenges.

Virgin Earth Challenge

The Virgin Earth Challenge, offered by billionaire Richard Branson, was a $25 million prize for the development of a commercially viable design which results in the removal of anthropogenic, atmospheric greenhouse gases.

Eminent Domain, Inc.

Proposes a novel replacement for eminent domain, the Special-Purpose Development Corporation.

Windustry and Midwest Wind Energy Center

A nonprofit organization working to advance community wind projects across the Midwest, and also managing the Midwest Wind Energy Center.

ELPC handbook on Community Wind Financing

Guiding project champions and developers through best practices on financing community wind projects, including ownership structures, roles of financial intermediaries, and sources of federal and state financial support.

Grid Alternatives

A nonprofit organization that brings together community partners, volunteers, and job-trainees to install solar power and energy efficiency improvements for low income families.

Coalition for Community Solar Access

A national coalition of businesses and non-profits working to expand community solar.