Driving Progress in Renewable Energy – 2021 Annual Report

For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving our communities and making our customers’ dreams possible. A Nelnet brand, Nelnet Renewable Energy has brought that mission of service, as well as deep operational and financial strength, to the renewable energy industry – where we’ve built a full vertical integration of solutions in just three years.

Tax Equity Funding

Converting income tax liabilities into earning assets – strengthening returns and impact by integrating ESG factors into the investment process, as well as traditional factors in investment selection.

Co-Investment Platform

Management of third party tax equity investments – simplifying investing, providing attractive returns, creating shared value, and aligning incentives through co-investment.

Community Solar

Subscription acquisition and management for community solar developers – making renewable energy accessible and supporting it with exceptional service.

Campus Solar

Solar development for higher education campuses – providing all financing, development, and management of arrays while offering cost savings, recruiting, and environmental benefits.

CleanTech Innovation

Venture capital and creative partnerships in cleantech – bringing cutting-edge, high-margin ideas to market for great environmental impact.

We measure our success, not only in traditional financial terms, but also by our impact on the­ environment, people, and teams with whom we interact.

  • 50,000 Homes Powered by Nelnet Renewable Energy
  • 9.2 Million Estimated Tons of Carbon Emissions Avoided
  • 7.34 Million Cars Off the Road = Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions Avoided
  • 12 New Co-Investors in 2021

We’re excited about the many opportunities awaiting us as we work together to improve our environment. We appreciate our partnership with you, and what it has enabled us to accomplish. We look forward to working with you in 2022 and beyond as we find innovative ways to make our planet better for future generations through expansion of renewable energy.

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Nelnet Renewable Energy

Marketing and Communications Team

For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving our communities and making our customers’ dreams possible. A Nelnet brand, Nelnet Renewable Energy has brought that mission of service, as well as deep operational and financial strength, to the renewable energy industry – where we’ve built a full vertical integration of solutions in just three years.