This event will be broadcast live and hosted in Washington, DC. Rokas will share insights on how innovative financing strategies and cross-sector collaborations are shaping the future of clean mobility.
Join us live or online to be part of the conversation. Come connect, explore solutions, and help drive the transition to a cleaner transportation future.
Rokas Beresniovas will be participating and presenting at New York Climate Week, joining panels and high-level sessions hosted by leading organizations—including The New York Times.
He will engage in discussions on the future of climate finance and impact-driven development, highlighting how green capital is accelerating sustainability across sectors.
Connect with Rokas in New York to explore actionable strategies, partnerships, and financing innovations shaping the next generation of climate solutions.
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Rokas has been elected to serve on the Montgomery County Building Performance Board, where he will contribute his expertise in sustainable finance, energy strategy, and community-focused development. In this role, he will help guide policy and performance standards that support higher energy efficiency and climate resilience across the built environment in Montgomery County.
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May 4, 2025
Chris Cucci, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Climate First Bank, speaks at Startup Bazaar: DC Climate Week at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, on April 29. Also pictured are Rokas Beresniovas (center), Senior Director of Commercial Business & Climate Finance at Montgomery County Green Bank, and Bhagyashree More, ESG Reporting and Compliance member at FedEx.
Green banks are bridging capital gaps to fund clean energy, electrify communities, and build local climate resilience.
By AB Wire
At a time when climate action demands both innovation and scalable financing models, green banks are emerging as vital players in the clean energy transition. At “Startup Bazaar: DC Climate Week,” hosted by The American Bazaar at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC, on April 29, a compelling panel explored how these institutions bridge the gap between public purpose and private capital to drive sustainable infrastructure and clean energy innovation. Read more.
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Discover how the first county-wide Green Bank in the US, Montgomery County Green Bank, is driving decarbonization. Learn about their innovative public-private partnership model, leveraging public funds to attract private investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and more, all within their county. See how they’re helping achieve ambitious climate goals and fostering a greener future through strategic financial mechanisms and technical assistance.
The main things they talked about were:
The growth and future of the Green Bank space nationwide, including the GB 50 coalition and increasing interest from CDFIs and conventional banks in climate finance.
The founding and mission of the Montgomery County Green Bank as the first county-wide Green Bank in the nation, established to help the county decarbonize.
Successful projects and initiatives, such as a large affordable multifamily solar installation, and the lessons learned from them.
The future priorities and actions of the Montgomery County Green Bank and the broader Green Bank Network, including adapting to evolving building energy performance standards.
Innovative partnerships, such as the one with Climate First Bank to provide residential solar loans.
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Rokas Beresniovas will be speaking at the 11th Annual UNC Cleantech Summit on March 24-25, 2025, at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, NC. As a panelist on the Green Banks session, he will join industry leaders to discuss the critical role of green banks in driving clean energy investment, accelerating sustainability efforts, and fostering economic growth. With nearly 1,500 attendees, this Summit is the largest university-led cleantech event in the U.S., bringing together professionals from business, government, and academia for meaningful discussions and networking. Rokas looks forward to sharing insights on the future of climate finance and engaging with fellow experts in the field. Learn more and register here.
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Startup Bazaar: Climate Tech 2024
Panel Title: “Climate Tech Investment Trends: Where is the Smart Money Going?“
Rokas Beresniovas, Senior Director at Montgomery County Green Bank, will moderate a panel exploring investment trends in climate technology. The discussion will feature insights from prominent venture capitalists and impact investors, including JP Moscarella, Co-founder of Resilient Earth Capital, and Hana Freymiller, Chief Impact Officer at West Potomac Capital LLC.
This engaging session will provide a deep dive into how funding flows are shaping the future of climate innovation. Read more.
Montgomery County, MD (August 13, 2024) – Rokas Beresniovas, Senior Director of Commercial Business & Investments at Montgomery County Green Bank, has been selected to participate in the 2025 Connecting Our Region’s Execs (CORE) program of Leadership Montgomery (LM). With over two decades of diverse experience spanning business-to-business, community engagement, and retail sectors, Rokas Beresniovas excels in team leadership, relationship cultivation, market analysis, and client asset expansion.
“We are excited for Rokas to participate in the 2025 Leadership Montgomery CORE program. Throughout his tenure at the Green Bank, Rokas has demonstrated exemplary leadership among peers and a deep connection to community and partnerships,” says Stephen Morel, CEO of Montgomery County Green Bank.
LM, a Montgomery County-based community leadership organization, fosters cross-sector collaboration to address complex county issues through its programs and services. Beginning in September, class participants will attend monthly sessions to connect and prepare them to build thriving and inclusive communities in Montgomery County and beyond.
“LM is thrilled to convene such a diverse group of leaders to participate in the leadership programs,” said Dana Pauley, President and CEO of Leadership Montgomery. “By gathering cross-sector leaders to advance thinking around regional issues, they can examine challenges and solutions from multiple perspectives.”
The organization’s flagship program, CORE, is geared toward seasoned public, private, and nonprofit leaders. In addition to CORE, LM offers other individual and organizational leadership programs, training, and consulting services.
The 35th cohort of the CORE program will run from September 2024 until May 2025.
About Leadership Montgomery
Leadership Montgomery (LM) is an award-winning organization that supports public, private, and nonprofit leaders in Montgomery County, MD, and beyond. Connecting the community for over thirty years, LM is committed to unlocking the potential of cross-sector leaders in understanding and addressing complex issues in our region. LM mobilizes leaders to build thriving and inclusive workplaces and communities through curriculum-based leadership programs, meaningful alumni engagement, and impactful corporate activation. Please visit our website at www.leadershipmontgomerymd.org, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn to learn more.
Media contact: Kaarmin Ford, Senior Director, Communications and Engagement
About the Montgomery County Green Bank
The Montgomery County Green Bank is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping businesses and residents affordably implement energy efficiency, clean energy, and climate-resilient solutions. The Montgomery County Green Bank supports Montgomery County, MD by driving investment into energy efficiency and clean energy through lending and investment partners in the region. These efforts include working with homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and commercial entities of all varieties. For more information, visit www.mcgreenbank.org. Read more.
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Rokas Beresniovas will be featured on two panels at the 10th Annual Wharton Club of DC Innovation Summit
With over 40 incredible panelists covering topics from sustainability/energy to healthcare/biotech, disruptive technologies like AI, and innovation funding workshops, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Join us and dive into the future of innovation!
📅 Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
🕒 Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Tysons Corner, VA
👉 Event details: https://lnkd.in/d2_KxNk
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Rokas Beresniovas, Senior Director of Commercial Business and Investments, was recently appointed as a Board Member for the Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Greater Bethesda Chamber are responsible for developing Chamber policies, procedures and regulations, monitoring financial performance and directing the Chamber’s programs. Read more.
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