How to Finance the Energy Transition: Real Capital for a Low-Carbon Future
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In this special episode, we’re joined by Jonathan Maxwell, CEO and founder of Sustainable Development Capital LLP (SDCL), one of the most experienced investors in energy efficiency and low-carbon solutions.
In “How to Finance the Energy Transition,” Jonathan breaks down what it really takes to mobilize capital for the infrastructure of the future—from distributed energy to retrofits, from policy to pipelines. As we enter a decisive year for climate finance in 2025, Jonathan shares hard-won insights into what’s working, what isn’t, and where we go next.
With over two decades of leadership in sustainable investment, he offers a grounded, data-driven view on how to turn energy efficiency into an investable, scalable, and urgent opportunity.