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Who will fund the infrastructure of the energy transition? The current financing ecosystem remains poorly matched to the challenge of the modern energy system. Traditional venture capital often struggles with long development timelines and infrastructure-scale deployment needs. Public funding is fragmented and episodic. Institutional investors frequently enter too late. Meanwhile, geopolitical…
During DC Climate Week, Rokas Beresniovas of Montgomery County Green Bank joined leaders from across Maryland’s climate and clean energy ecosystem to discuss how innovative companies can access the capital needed to scale. The Maryland Climate Tech Capital Stack event brought together experts from financing, commercialization, research, and startup support organizations to explore the funding […]…
Panel Event: 5:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Light Reception with the Montgomery County Planning Board: 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Panel: Details: Can sustainable development be delivered without higher construction costs compared to traditional development? What does financially responsible, climate-ready development look like for future generations in Montgomery County? And how can public- and private-sector…
Kicking off DC Climate Week with an energizing discussion at Startup Bazaar, where Rokas Beresniovas joined climate-tech founders, investors, infrastructure funds, policymakers, and corporate leaders focused on scaling the next generation of climate solutions. The conversation explored the opportunities and challenges facing climate innovation today—from grid modernization and energy storage to…
For nearly a decade, Rokas Beresniovas has contributed columns to The American Bazaar, writing on business, finance, and sustainability. With over 20 years in finance—and now serving as Head of Partnerships at the Montgomery County Green Bank—he is set to publish his new book, “Green as a Lever: A Developer’s Playbook for Lower Equity, Cheaper […] The post ‘The problem isn’t sustainability — it is…
Join an exclusive, high-level discussion designed to shift from vision to implementation at this collaborative workshop. Our session focuses on real-world economic models and technical breakthroughs needed to scale MHDV and Fleet operations today. Focus: MHDV, Clean Tech, and the Grid Edge We are convening an exclusive group of industry leaders to explore the critical […] The post Rokas…
Green banks are emerging as a powerful partnership opportunity for accelerating climate solutions and expanding access to clean energy financing. Watch this video for an engaging conversation on how green banks, mission‑aligned financial institutions, and philanthropy can collaborate to address energy inequality and close critical financing gaps for clean energy and climate resilience projects.…
Rokas Beresniovas will be attending the Milken Institute Future of Finance 2026 conference on March 3–4, joining global leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of finance, infrastructure, climate investment, and economic resilience. With more than two decades of experience in banking, commercial lending, climate finance, and public-private partnerships, Rokas is…
On January 22, 2026, Rokas Beresniovas served as a featured panelist at the Washington Auto Show Early Preview Policy Forum, joining regional leaders to discuss the future of electric vehicle infrastructure and adoption in the Mid-Atlantic. The forum examined EV charging policy, infrastructure investment, grid readiness, and innovative financing approaches to support the transition to […] The post…
Written by Rokas Beresniovas Calls to “let the free market run its course” often surface whenever proposals arise to regulate electric-vehicle adoption, greenhouse-gas emissions, or fuel efficiency. Yet the energy sector—especially fossil fuels—has never truly operated within a free market. The U.S. oil and gas sector has benefited from government support for more than a […] The post The myth of…
