Our goals, which can be realized in tandem, are to:

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Prioritize underserved and vulnerable communities

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Alleviate energy burden

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Maximize green energy

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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Our products and programs address gaps between prospective borrowers and loan availability or approval, giving everyone equal access to the funding they need to make clean energy improvements in their homes and businesses.

We know there’s a lot of noise in the finance industry—there’s a lot of noise in clean energy, too. Think of us as your North Star – we will guide you through the process of securing funding for your project so the steps are clear to follow and the results are what you are looking for. We are ready to help you make clean, green changes.

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Our History

CCEF was born out of a three-year collaboration among the Colorado Energy Office, the Department of Energy and the Coalition for Green Capital. This collaboration aligned to create CCEF with a shared belief that a specialized, nonprofit intermediary was necessary to:

  • Identify barriers to financing clean energy projects
  • Bridge the gap between clean energy projects and traditional capital providers
  • Drive demand for these solutions by performing market engagement and development activities

In 2018, former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced the formation of CCEF following our incorporation as a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit. We received initial funding from the State of Colorado in 2021 after the passage of Senate Bill 21-230 and its signing by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Now, as Colorado’s first green bank and the designated green bank for EPA Region 8, CCEF is ready to deploy investment capital to clean energy projects and technologies across the region using a variety of financial tools and services. Our work will build on the growth of clean energy in Colorado to expand and help states throughout EPA Region 8 realize their climate goals.

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The CCEF Team

Paul Scharfenberger
Paul ScharfenbergerCEO
Dave Harris
Dave HarrisCOO
Heather Braithwaite
Heather BraithwaiteCIO
Anna Moon
Anna MoonHead of Business Development
Emily Richardson
Emily RichardsonResidential Program Director
Allie Madden
Allie MaddenDirector of Marketing & Stakeholder Relations
Aïda Tidjani
Aïda TidjaniClean Energy Specialist
Savanna Kirchoff
Savanna KirchoffContent Marketing Specialist
Ronnie Canaan-Chapman
Ronnie Canaan-ChapmanResidential Program Specialist
Kelly Boyle
Kelly BoyleCredit Manager
Sheridan Ribbing
Sheridan RibbingResidential Clean Energy Associate

Our Board

Eric Drummond
Eric Drummond
Jennifer Gremmert
Jennifer Gremmert
Will Toor
Will Toor
Keirstin Beck
Keirstin Beck
Monique Dyers
Monique Dyers
Genevieve Sherman
Genevieve Sherman
Chris Laping
Chris Laping

We Can’t Do This On Our Own

Partnerships are crucial to our success; we can’t do this on our own. Climate change is a challenge that requires a network of partners – and we are incredibly grateful for ours. If you would like to partner with CCEF and make positive impacts on climate change while improving people’s lives, join our Community Partner Initiative! Fill out our “Get In Touch” form below to learn more.

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