Industry | Clean energy investment |
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Founded | August 3, 2012 |
Headquarters | , Australia |
Number of locations | 4 |
Key people | Ian Learmonth (CEO) Steven Skala (chair) |
Owner | Australian Government |
Website | www |
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is an Australian Government-owned green bank that invests in clean energy, to help achieve Australia's national goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The CEFC invests billions of dollars on behalf of the Australian Government in economy-wide decarbonisation opportunities. It aims to help transform the Australian energy grid, as well as supporting sustainable housing initiatives, and climate tech innovators. It was established by and operates under the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Act 2012, along with other subsidiary legislation. As of March 2024[update] Steven Skala is CEFC chair and Ian Learmonth is CEFC Chief Executive Officer.