This is the Columbus Region Green Fund
Financing an equitable clean energy future today.
The Columbus Region Green Fund uses its financing solutions to make affordable, clean energy accessible to local organizations, residents, and businesses.
As an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization, we’re dedicated to equitably accelerating the clean energy transition in the Columbus Region. Clean energy projects that the CRGF finances reduce harmful emissions, promote healthier communities, improve neighborhood resiliency, and help Columbus achieve its climate action goals.
Request for Proposals:
Energy Audit Services
for Commercial Buildings
The Columbus Region Green Fund is seeking qualified energy consulting firms to deliver investment-grade ASHRAE energy audits to commercial and institutional building owners across the Columbus region — at no cost to participants.
Learn more here.
Ohio Grid Innovation Fund
Recognizing the need for a reliable and affordable electricity supply to support economic and community development, Google, in partnership with the Columbus Region Green Fund and Elevate, has launched the Ohio Grid Innovation Fund with an initial contribution of $1 million. The fund is part of Google’s ongoing effort to foster new and innovative technologies to meet growing energy needs in Ohio.
For more information, visit our fund overview page.
Learn more about the 2025 awardees here.
Our Work
Invest in clean energy projects that reduce harmful carbon emissions and utility costs.
Leverage public funding to mobilize private capital into projects we finance, maximizing benefits to the Columbus Region residents.
Deploy new financial solutions that eliminate market barriers and catalyze equitable clean energy adoption for those in our community who have historically been underserved.
Educate and drive awareness in the community on the benefits of clean energy and ensure workforce opportunities are provided to residents most impacted by climate change.