Episode 226: Renewable Returns: Windmill Capital on Driving Change with Clean Energy Investments

Dive into the world of renewable energy investments in this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast. Host Stewart Foley, CFA is joined by Brian Jones, managing partner and founder of Windmill Capital Management, who shares his deep insights into the burgeoning field of clean energy projects. Discover how renewable energy investments seek to align with the insurance industry’s objectives, and may offer financial returns and a way to mitigate climate-related risks.

In this discussion, learn about the potential of distributed energy resources (DERs) for commercial projects, such as powering supermarkets independently to ensure community support during power outages. Brian explains how these projects can provide stable, cost-effective energy solutions while also benefiting the environment. The conversation also explores the broader impacts of renewable energy on the insurance sector, highlighting innovative financing mechanisms like C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) that enable significant advancements in energy efficiency and sustainability.