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Niels Zellers

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Director, Clean Energy Structured Finance at Ava Community Energy
📍 Portland, Maine, United States

As Director of Clean Energy Structured Finance at Ava Community Energy, Niels leads financing for renewable energy, EV infrastructure, and building electrification projects. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and has deep experience in sustainable infrastructure, having co-founded a firm focused on project financing.

Niels recently supported a major fundraiser for the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, demonstrating a commitment to community health initiatives.

He is the author of the "Oregon Capital Scan, " a report analyzing the regional investment ecosystem and identifying gaps in funding for small manufacturers and clean technology.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director, Clean Energy Structured Finance
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Portland, Maine, United States
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Clean Energy Finance
He leads structured finance at Ava Community Energy, focusing on renewable generation, EV infrastructure, and building electrification.
Sustainable Infrastructure
His career centers on project financing for sustainable infrastructure, including co-founding Bright Community Capital to serve this sector.
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Career

Work history

9-2022
Director, Clean Energy Structured Finance
Ava Community Energy
6-2022
Managing Director
Collaborative Impact Capital
1-2018 - 6-2022
Co-Founder & CEO
Bright Community Capital
1-2015 - 1-2018
Revenue and Fund Development Officer
CEI Capital Management LLC
7-2013 - 1-2015
Investment Officer
CEI Capital Management LLC
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Education
2008 - 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Lewis & Clark College
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