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

Support underserved and vulnerable communities

Alleviate energy burden

Maximize green energy

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.

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Our values define who we are, guide how we work, and shape the impact we strive to create every day:

Integrity

We operate with integrity by being honest, accountable, and transparent in every decision, honoring our commitments and earning trust through consistent, ethical action.

Collaboration

We work openly and inclusively across teams and with partners with openness and respect, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals and stronger outcomes together.

Impact

We let our mission guide our decisions and resources, delivering high-quality work that creates lasting positive change for the communities we serve.

Our History

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.

CCEF was established as a specialized, nonprofit intermediary with an aim 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 2021, CCEF began deploying investment capital to clean energy projects and technologies across the region using a variety of financial tools and services. Learn more about our products and programs below:

Homeowner Products & Programs

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Paul ScharfenbergerChief Executive Officer

Dave HarrisChief Operating Officer

Kait WyckoffChief Programs Officer

Anna Park MoonVice President of Business Development

Elizabeth TiceFinancial Controller

Kelly BoyleDirector of Credit

Ronnie Canaan-ChapmanResidential Program Manager

Savanna KirchoffContent Marketing Manager

Ryan CampbellWorkforce Development Manager

Aïda TidjaniClean Energy Analyst

Sheridan RibbingResidential Clean Energy Specialist

Laura ManninoLoan Specialist

Nicole MeizisCustomer Experience Associate

Julia KerriganContent Marketing Associate

Madeline Stepasiuk RichardsonAccounting Technician

Our Board

Jennifer Gremmert

Keirstin Beck

Monique Dyers

Genevieve Sherman

Chris Laping

Dominique Gómez

We Can’t Do This On Our Own

Partnerships are crucial to our success; we can’t do this on our own. Achieving climate goals 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 while improving people's lives, join our Community Partner Initiative! Fill out our “Get In Touch” form below to learn more.