In addition to establishing their own green banks, there are multiple ways in which local governments can support “green banking.” Examples include working with state green banks or local finance agencies to help residents and businesses access financing, or establishing local nonprofit entities that attract private capital for clean energy investments by providing services similar to those offered by green banks. As such, local governments can pursue green banking opportunities that align with their own needs, abilities, resources, and operating contexts.
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