October 9, 2018
Forbes Interview with Jeff Eckel Unpacks the Sustainable Infrastructure Financing Opportunity
Originally published October 9, 2018, by Peter Kelly-Detwiler
This Forbes article profiles Hannon Armstrong CEO Jeff Eckel and the company’s investment strategy in clean energy and sustainable infrastructure. Eckel explains how HASI evaluates projects using a “carbon count” metric and partners with firms like Ameresco and Siemens to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy systems, often projects too small for traditional financiers. Since its 2013 IPO, the company has invested billions and grown shareholder returns while avoiding significant losses. Eckel highlights growing investor interest in sustainability and frames the clean energy transition as a long-term financial opportunity supported by policy, economics, and urgency.