Want to know how a new kind of bank is accelerating clean energy across the US? Hear from Chris Castro of Climate First Bank about their unique approach, blending FinTech innovation with a deep understanding of the climate finance landscape. Discover how they're making green projects more affordable and building partnerships to scale sustainability nationwide.
The main topics discussed were:
- The origin and mission of Climate First Bank as a national green bank focused on accelerating climate finance and community development.
- Climate First Bank's unique differentiators, including their team's expertise and their FinTech platform, One Ethos, which streamlines clean energy lending.
- The range of lending products offered, extending beyond residential solar to include commercial and industrial projects, affordable housing, and regenerative agriculture.
- The crucial role of private capital in financing the clean energy transition, particularly in light of government initiatives, and how Climate First Bank is playing a trailblazing role.
- Innovative partnerships and strategies for scaling impact, such as collaborating with green banks and CDFIs to expand access to affordable clean energy financing.
