Climate and Energy

Let’s invest in a healthier planet and a cleaner climate.

Heavy reliance on fossil fuels is contributing significantly to carbon emissions and climate change. The United States still depends on non-renewable resources like coal and oil for more than 90% of its energy needs. Continuing our dependence on resource extraction isn’t just harmful for people and planet; it’s unsustainable, as those sources will eventually run out.

But another climate future is possible.

RSF finances social enterprises that prioritize long-term regeneration over resource extraction. These businesses and nonprofits provide renewable energy, sustainable building materials, environmental education, and more. They advance sustainability, support a healthy environment, and promote long-term ecological health. ​

Through these investments, RSF aims to reduce emissions, mitigate climate change, improve climate resilience in vulnerable communities, advance the long-term sustainability of natural resources, and help people live happier, healthier lives. Together, we can make sure that people and planet have the resources they need to thrive for generations.

Sunwealth: Inviting everyone to share the benefits of solar power

RSF is proud to finance Sunwealth’s efforts to extend clean energy – and energy savings – to communities across the country.

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Geos Institute gives communities the tools to weather climate change

RSF’s loan to this Oregon-based nonprofit helped it promote climate resilience in low-income communities of color.

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David Brower Center: RSF Funding Supports a Home for the Environmental Movement 

RSF financing helped this environmental organization construct a LEED-certified building with offices, gallery space, and a true sense of community.

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Invest in sustainability

 

By purchasing an RSF Social Investment Fund note, you’ll expand access to renewable energy, sustainable construction materials, environmental education, and more.

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RSF offers term loans to support new renewable energy installations, working capital to help your enterprise meet its sustainability goals, and custom financial products to respond to needs as they arise.  

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Latest news

RSF advances $4 million to support clean building tech and solar energy 

RSF loans give mission-driven businesses and nonprofits access to the capital they need to purchase equipment, strengthen their operations, and grow their impact for the long term. Read on to meet the newest social enterprises joining the RSF community!

Why I Give – Lynnaea Lumbard

Lynnaea Lumbard is both an investor and DAF client at RSF. She recently sat down with RSF’s head of communications Will McAneny to discuss her approach to philanthropy and impact investing – and share how RSF helps her do both.

RSF’s 2025 Annual Report

In 2025, we watched people respond to challenges by aligning their resources with what they value most. RSF’s Annual Report: a reflects what we accomplished together as a community in 2025.