2025 Annual Meeting
Building the Foundation for a Greener Future
The 2025 Annual Meeting of Clean Energy Credit Union focused on the theme of “Technological Foundations for Future Impact,” marking a year of significant digital evolution and infrastructure investment to building a greener future.
During the session, CEO Terri Mickelsen and the Board of Directors outlined how 2024’s strategic efforts—including enhanced debit card controls, expanded self-service banking features, and streamlined text-based communication—have set the stage for the next phase of the credit union’s growth.
The meeting celebrated the continued expansion of the clean energy loan portfolio while reinforcing the institution’s financial resilience in an evolving regulatory landscape. By prioritizing member experience and operational efficiency, the 2025 gathering demonstrated the credit union’s readiness to scale its mission and bring sustainable financing to an even broader audience.
CEO Report Highlights: Mission and Financial Milestones
Discover the impactful results and strategic direction of the Clean Energy Credit Union for 2024, as outlined in the CEO’s Annual Report. This presentation is your comprehensive overview of how our values translate into both financial strength and environmental action:
The 2025 Roadmap: Expanding Our Green Lending Reach
Explore the future of clean energy finance as we detail our strategic initiatives and partnerships for 2025 and beyond:
- Key Partnerships: We are launching a new loan platform through our partnership with Atmos Financial to help other credit unions nationwide launch green lending programs, reducing time and cost barriers.
- New Products & Services: Look for the launch of our Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) in Q2 2025 and the introduction of Commercial Lending in Q4 2025. Future plans include Green Mortgages and Home Equity Lines of Credit.
- Clean Energy for All: We financed over $2.2 million through the Clean Energy for All Loan Program for underserved populations, providing rate discounts to BIPOC and low-income borrowers.
- GGRF Opportunity: As a selected recipient for the IRA’s CCIA Program (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund), we plan to increase access for underserved communities, introduce new products like Solar Leases and Green Home Loans, and increase the discount for the Clean Energy For All Loan program.
Future Initiatives & Our 2024 Roadmap
Look ahead with us as we detail our plans to strengthen our commitment to members and underserved communities. The presentation covers critical new programs and future opportunities:
- Climate Milestone: In 2024, we proudly reached a major milestone of $1 million tons in carbon offsets. This achievement reflects our dedication to advancing sustainable practices.
- Loan Growth: Our total cumulative clean energy loan originations reached nearly 14,000 loans totaling $256M+ through December 2024. Solar PV Systems accounted for 71% of all loans originated in 2024.
- Member Focus: We’ve enhanced the member experience by extending phone and chat support, introducing weekend service, and launching improved communication via text messaging and expanded self-service features in online banking.