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“The core bargain dating back to the 1930s is that investors get to decide which risks to take,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. That principle underlies the SEC’s proposed climate rule, which makes the case that climate risks are an unacceptable blind spot for investors and capital allocators and imposes disclosure requirements to highlight those risks.… Read more
Ahead of the Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2022, Metrus Energy CEO Bob Hinkle talked to Climate Action about how Energy as a Service can help achieve 2050 targets and drive a green, resilient recovery… Read more
Metrus announced today a $3.1 million project with the University of Northwestern Ohio that will replace critical assets on campus, help address deferred maintenance, and provide healthier and more comfortable facilities across 28 buildings on the school’s campus in Lima, OH … Read more
Metrus Energy's Bob Hinkle and the Alliance to Save Energy’s Vincent Barnes reconnect to discuss the key take-aways on what is (and isn’t) in the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the implications for the sustainable energy industry and U.S. climate change policy … Read more
Metrus Energy today announced that it has been acquired by ECP, a leading energy transition-focused investor with an almost two decades-long track record of successful investments in the electricity, clean energy, renewable and sustainable solutions sectors.… Read more
Sustainability is no longer a topic corporations can avoid. In fact, it has become integral to corporate strategy for most businesses today. But while 90% of executives think sustainability is important, only 60% of companies have a sustainability strategy… Read more
Metrus announced today the hiring of industry veteran Ed Henry as Chief Financial Officer. Henry will have responsibility for the company’s commercial financing structures, corporate strategy and capital structure optimization, accounting, planning and financial compliance… Read more
Metrus continues to lead by example with the release of its second annual Impact Report, which tracks the energy savings, carbon reduction, and efficiency of our investments in terms of carbon savings per $1,000 invested across our entire portfolio … Read more
Commitments to act on climate change abound; figuring out how to quickly implement these commitments is the challenge of the century. Lisa Jacobson of BCSE and Bob Hinkle of Metrus offer their thoughts on the way forward… Read more
Transitioning to Net Zero is now a strategic imperative for the financial sector. Trillions in capital are aligned towards meeting the Paris Agreement, and financial institutions are asking their borrowers and investees for greenhouse gas emissions data to help them set their own carbon reduction targets… Read more
In the race against climate change, early victories can put us in a position to win. An emission avoided now is of greater consequence in terms of reducing GHG concentrations and meeting temperature targets than one avoided later. More important than doing more is going faster. … Read more
Pierre Khalil joined Metrus in late 2021, becoming the company’s first Director of Operations. An engineer with deep technical experience, Khalil brings a valuable perspective to Metrus' sustainable energy projects. He shares his thoughts in this Q&A … Read more
Metrus announced today that it has become a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), an organization focused on understanding and supporting investments in ESG. … Read more
As a member of the Alliance to Save Energy and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy’s delegation to Glasgow for COP26, Metrus CEO Bob Hinkle shares his takeaways on the global summit. His project-level experience shapes his analysis of the opportunities and challenges that the event presented.… Read more
Project finance has a key role to play in meeting the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030. Metrus CEO Bob Hinkle joined a panel at the U.S. Climate Action Center at #COP26 in Glasgow to discuss financing projects that mitigate GHG emissions and improve the resiliency of the built environment. … Read more
Metrus Energy announced today that it has upped its current America Is All In commitment to $200 million of investment in sustainable energy projects to help businesses, schools, hospitals, and local governments accelerate progress on their sustainability goals, increase resiliency, and mitigate climate change.… Read more
While there has been a lot of focus on the ultimate size of the current reconciliation bill (likely to be below $2 trillion when passed), the lasting environmental value of this bill will be its ability to unlock and accelerate private investment in climate-positive projects … Read more
To better understand the nature of the partnerships that are at the heart of Metrus’ growing business, we caught up with Aaron Schneider, who was recently named the company’s first Director of Strategic Partnerships… Read more
Energy Efficiency Day happens just once a year, but the messages being amplified today promoting the benefits of smarter energy use are becoming more frequent year-round… Read more
Double-entry bookkeeping has been fundamental to economic growth ever since it was invented in the 15th century. Now, another revolution in bookkeeping could impact the very future of the planet. … Read more
To ensure decarbonization efforts deliver the promised results, companies need to track and report on the environmental impact of their sustainable energy project investments. In this video, Bob Hinkle explains how Metrus Energy's Impact Report leads by example.… Read more
In his new book, Bill Gates scopes out the challenges that impede our efforts to fight climate change. Yet his solutions ignore actions we can be taking immediately to advance the cause, Bob Hinkle writes. … Read more
Metrus Energy CEO Bob Hinkle presented a short talk at Second Nature's Climate Action Pursuit on June 10, 2021, in which he laid out out a three-step approach to Net Zero.… Read more
Bob Hinkle captures the key takeaways from a panel discussion on accelerating the deployment of energy efficiency at the Alliance to Save Energy's EE Forum.… Read more
We are proud to introduce the Metrus Impact Report, which tracks the energy savings, carbon savings, and efficiency of our investments across our entire portfolio… Read more
Biden's infrastructure plan includes money to fight climate change. Metrus Energy's Bob Hinkle and Vincent Barnes of the Alliance to Save Energy discuss the implications… Read more
Metrus Energy will help IBM achieve significant carbon reduction and improved sustainability through multi-site energy efficiency upgrades… Read more
Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard Report named Metrus a leading "contender" in the energy-as-a-service market, with foundation for growth … Read more
Between a company rebrand, a doubling of the workforce, and the launch of a new product, Metrus expected 2020 to be a memorable year. Then came a pandemic… Read more
Metrus has announced a $6.4 million project with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), the first in a wide-ranging Sustainable Energy Services Agreement (SESA)… Read more
Metrus closed out 2020 with $17 million in sustainable energy investments in December—underscoring the growing market for Sustainable Energy as a Service… Read more
Women have struggled to gain leadership roles in the energy sector, and the pandemic has hindered progress even more. Metrus is bucking the trend.… Read more
The project finance industry has an opportunity – and responsibility – to commit to climate-positive investing and do its part to decarbonize the built environment.… Read more
To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the 'We Are Still In' coalition reaffirms its commitment with new mantra: America Is All In.… Read more
While all eyes are on the runoff in Georgia, there are plenty of actions Joe Biden can take to kick-start a clean energy economy through energy efficiency.… Read more
It’s easy to get turned off by all of the overheated campaign rhetoric and endless commercials involved with tomorrow’s election. This is not your typical election ...… Read more
Before the National Banking Act of 1863 was passed in the United States, there were 8,000 different private entities issuing currency. Inefficient and unwieldy, this… Read more
Metrus has recently launched a new product — a Sustainable Energy Services Agreement (SESA) which adheres to the company’s principle… Read more
As we pass the midpoint of 2020 and both the government and private sector seek to spur economic activity, there is an opportunity for our country to take the bold step of… Read more
Metrus Energy has announced the completion of a $1.78 million project with Queens University of Charlotte.… Read more
“We are all weavers of the grand tapestry of history,” write Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac in their book The Future We Choose… Read more
There’s a terrific lyric from the late, great songwriter John Prine that goes, “We are living in the future. I’ll tell you how I know. I read it in the paper, 15 years ago.”… Read more
Own the Solution, Not the Equipment is a new white paper that explores the dynamic energy efficiency as a service (EEaaS) industry… Read more
Caroline Trowbridge joined Metrus as a Project Manager in 2018. She’s responsible for managing the development, closing, and construction of… Read more
Metrus announced today that it has become a ‘carbon reduction’ partner with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)… Read more
The Phase 3 Recovery Act that President Trump signed into law last week is monumental legislation at a critical time for our country… Read more
We’ve always been told that a rising tide lifts all boats. What happens when the tide reverses course?… Read more
Colleges and universities are a hotbed for climate change activism. Presidential candidates know this well since climate change is the top issue for younger voters in the 2020 election… Read more
Metrus Energy announced today a new $3.6 million Efficiency Service Agreement (ESA) with a leading medical technology company.… Read more
Chief financial officers of non-energy intensive companies don’t always find support to commit capital toward long-term energy efficiency improvements for operations… Read more
Metrus Energy has announced a $1.5 million Efficiency Service Agreement (ESA) with Masonic Homes Kentucky.… Read more
Metrus Energy, a market leader in energy and water efficiency financing, announced today that it has secured a debt program with Key Equipment Finance, which has provided approximately $25 million in funding.… Read more
Boston, modestly referred to these days as the “city of champions” by its inhabitants, is now championing net-zero buildings.… Read more
Most people agree that buying locally produced goods and services is a good thing. Take the “farm-to-table” experience: people like the fact… Read more
Metrus does many things for our customers, chief among them is helping make their buildings more energy efficient and resilient. It’s work that we find gratifying… Read more
Did you know that today is Energy Efficiency Day? You can be forgiven if you didn’t. After all, why designate just one day to this worthy cause when… Read more
Climate Week will involve a sober look at where we are today and the herculean efforts required to mitigate the impacts of climate change… Read more
Extreme weather events and natural disasters such as floods, forest fires, polar vortexes, and hurricanes are wreaking havoc on buildings… Read more
Metrus Energy announced today a new $2.7 million Efficiency Service Agreement (ESA) with its Fortune 500 medical technology customer.… Read more
For some people, the extreme temperatures that have struck various parts of the globe may simply seem like a good excuse to head to the beach… Read more
Last year Metrus made a commitment to fund $100 million in energy efficiency transactions as part of the We Are Still In initiative, a coalition of more than 3,500 CEOs, mayors, governors, college presidents, and other leaders committed to climate action.… Read more
Metrus Energy has announced a new $5.2 million Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) with its Fortune 100 technology customer.… Read more
Last month Clean Energy Trust hosted Co_Invest Cleantech – an annual event centered around clean energy and resource efficiency technologies… Read more
New York City likes to do things in a big way. From its 24/7 culture to its 237 skyscrapers, there is nothing small about the Big Apple. Now, thanks to the… Read more
“Don’t put off for tomorrow what you can do today,” said Revolutionary sage, Ben Franklin. But when it comes to building… Read more
Metrus announced today that it is expanding its efficiency-as-a-service offering with National Grid to include work in Massachusetts and Rhode Island… Read more
April 2019 marks Metrus’ 10th year in business. This milestone has forced me to do something I don’t like to do: Look backwards. I much prefer to… Read more
When we talk about climate change, we’re talking about many different things. There is, of course, the impact on the environment; there are also… Read more
Just three months into the 116th Congress, the discussion on climate change has noticeably shifted in Washington. From subtle evolutions in tone… Read more
Metrus Energy has announced a new $7.3 million Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) with its Fortune 100 technology customer… Read more
Two weeks ago, I saw first-hand the power of collective action as hundreds of higher education leaders converged at the 2019 Higher Education… Read more
Metrus Energy announced today a $1.3 million Efficiency Service Agreement (ESA) with a leading medical technology company… Read more
Recent data from Lazard shows that prices for renewable electricity declined in 2018, continuing their downward trend… Read more
Metrus Energy has announced a new $650,000 Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) project with its Fortune 50 industrial customer at a new site located in the Southwest… Read more
A team, when it’s really in sync, is a beautiful thing to behold. Whether it’s watching the Warriors weave their magic at Oracle Arena or… Read more
Metrus Energy has announced a new partnership with Second Nature, a leading non-proft organization that’s committed to climate action in, and through, higher education… Read more
Metrus Energy has announced a new $7.8 million Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) with its Fortune 100 technology customer.… Read more
On the eve of the 2018 mid term elections, an election that will have several energy efficiency-related measures on the ballot, we thought it would be… Read more
You may have heard that there’s a fairly important mid-term election being held on Tuesday. Most notable are the many Senate and House seats… Read more
The fall of 2018 is full of high profile climate summits aimed at spurring some momentum across the economy in the wake of the US federal respite… Read more
Today, Metrus joins a vast network of advocates, companies, government agencies, utilities and others to celebrate #EEDay2018. While it’s not a… Read more
$2.2 Million Dollar Project is Company’s First Higher Education Transaction… Read more
Metrus Energy announced today a commitment to fund $100 million in energy efficiency transactions to We Are Still In… Read more
Energy efficiency is gaining serious steam across America. That was my big picture takeaway from attending the recent Better Buildings Summit… Read more
Metrus Energy is once again rising to the Better Building Challenge (BBC), announcing today that it has increased its commitment from $75 million to $175 million in energy services agreements (ESA)… Read more
As summer comes to a close, many of us would probably admit that we forgot about the summer reading list we made back in May… Read more
Over the last year, Citi has been working closely with Metrus Energy to help build and scale the energy efficiency market through… Read more
Metrus Energy announced a new $12 million Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) with its Fortune 100 technology customer… Read more
The Greek philosopher Aristotle famously said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” We would be wise to heed these words… Read more
The Metrus-National Grid initiative will target $50 Million investment in efficiency upgrades… Read more
The Department of Energy (DOE) has named Metrus Energy as one of 16 Better Buildings Challenge (BBC) partners that achieved their energy, water, or financing goals in 2017… Read more
The motto “Think Globally, Act Locally” has inspired people for decades, especially as it relates to the environment. This certainly applies to… Read more
Metrus Energy has expanded the Efficiency Service Agreement (ESA) program for its Fortune 100 Technology customer with a new $9.3 million efficiency project… Read more
Metrus Energy has closed a $5 million efficiency-as-a-service transaction with its Fortune 100 technology customer… Read more
Metrus Energy, a market leader in energy and water efficiency financing, has announced an Efficiency Services Agreement (ESA) project with Bristol Hospital… Read more
Regardless of current administration policies on climate change, the Clean Power Plan and the Paris Agreement, U.S. companies small and large… Read more