Our Approach
Investments that work for people, markets, and the environment.
Bridging the Gap
America’s rising energy costs, growing environmental vulnerabilities, and increasing demand for affordable, reliable clean energy are outpacing local project-development capacity and traditional financing models, leaving many communities unable to access or benefit from the solutions they need. CGC exists to bridge this gap by collaborating with the public and private sectors to create investments that transform markets, strengthen communities, and improve environmental and health outcomes nationwide.
Our Dual Approach
CGC’s model combines clean energy and infrastructure investment with project and market development to achieve scale and durability. Together, these activities form CGC’s “Investment Plus” model, mobilizing capital while enabling the conditions for that capital to flow.
Investment
We deploy capital into projects and sectors where private markets are not yet active, taking on complexity and risk that traditional lenders avoid. Our investments prove what’s possible, attract private participation, and create new, investable markets.
Development
Financing follows project origination. CGC works directly with municipalities, developers, and community partners to originate financeable projects, build local capacity, and strengthen the pipeline of clean energy and water investments across the country.
Phased Path to Scale
CGC’s five-year strategy follows a three-phase roadmap designed to deliver near-term impact while building long-term institutional durability. CGC will start by building and proving its models, then focus on making them durable through capital recycling and stronger markets, and finally scale them nationwide by expanding funding, investments, and adoption across mainstream markets.
By 2030, CGC will operate as a durable, national clean energy and resilient infrastructure financial institution capable of sustaining impact far beyond its initial capitalization. Executing this roadmap will enable CGC to finance billions in projects that will deliver cleaner air and water, affordable and reliable energy, and resilient infrastructure for all Americans.
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Tracking Progress
We measure success through core organizational key performance indicators that track how effectively we mobilize capital, reach communities, and deliver tangible benefits, from energy cost savings and job creation to emissions reductions and improved health outcomes. Through transparent reporting, advisory boards, and a commitment to data-driven performance management, CGC ensures every dollar delivers measurable progress toward cleaner air, affordable energy, and lasting economic opportunity.
Our Impact
CGC combines national scale with local expertise to overcome the financial, regulatory, and market barriers that prevent investments from delivering results that strengthen the economy, benefit the environment, and enhance the health and well-being of all Americans nationwide.
Over the next five years, our strategy will continue to attract large-scale private investment, expand access to underserved markets, and finance billions in affordable clean energy, water, and resilient infrastructure projects. As the market continues to evolve, CGC will regularly reassess its portfolio to stay focused on what delivers the greatest impact, whether that means cutting pollution, creating jobs, or attracting further investment
