Financing North Carolina’s Clean Energy Future

Empowering communities in the clean energy transition

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Photos by Daniele La Rosa Messina, Nancy Pauwels, Leah Newhouse, Hilary H, and Camylla Battani
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The North Carolina Clean Energy Fund is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the clean energy economy in North and South Carolina

We partner with public and private investors, foundations and other non-profit organizations to deploy sustainable financing solutions that will create long-lasting environmental, economic and social benefits.

Clean Energy Products and Programs

Breaking down financial barriers to make financial products accessible for all

At the North Carolina Clean Energy Fund, we believe that affordable financing should be available to every household, nonprofit, and business in the state. We work closely with communities to understand your clean energy financing needs and build solutions that are affordable and equitable.

Stories of Impact

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Understanding Barriers and Bottlenecks

September 5, 2024

Stella Ervin, University of North Carolina at ChapellHill Economics Undergraduate, Class of 2026 The NC Clean Energy Fund welcomed Stella…

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At the Intersection of Sustainability and Finance

September 5, 2024

Levi Mellin, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Environmental Studies and Business Administration Undergraduate, Class of 2025 The NC…

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An Accountant Advocating for Accessibility

September 5, 2024

Rakeya Brinkley, Fayetteville State University Accounting Undergraduate, Class of 2026 Rakeya Brinkley joined the NC Clean Energy Fund team during…