The second installment of the Yale CEFF & CDFA Energy Finance Webinar Series focused on innovative state and local programs that successfully catalyzed clean energy. Speakers discussed the role of purchasing power agreements, PACE, and energy efficiency upgrades in energy projects.

The Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority issued its first energy loan to Trinity Lutheran Seminary for lighting and building automation energy improvements.

Despite low issuance in January, the green bond market has looked strong in recent months and issuance is expected to continue growing throughout the year, according to Alt Energy Stocks.

The Wharton School writes on the growing collaboration between the public and private sectors for energy finance and reasons the combinations offer advantages over the public sector alone.

Benzinga reports on the booming solar markets within the neighboring states of Oregon and Washington, and the expected increase of solar installations over the next year as stated in the U.S. Solar Market Insight 2014 Year in Review.

Christine Sorensen, Midwest Regional Community Economic Development Coordinator with the USDA Rural Development discussed an overview, the benefits, and comparisons of the REAP Program.

In this detailed report, the Quadrennial Energy Review examines how to improve the U.S.'s energy transmission, storage, and distribution (TS&D).

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