Nelnet Bank Capabilities Businesses Insights About Us Careers Search Co-Investment Platform Propel your company forward by co-investing with Nelnet Renewable Energy in solar projects eligible for tax credits. Get Started Co-Investor Login Co-invest your federal tax liability alongside ours to create shareholder value, lower your effective tax rate, and drive sustainability. We’re a leading tax equity investor in mid-size solar projects eligible for solar tax credits, as we’ve invested over $200 million of our own tax liability in these types of projects all over the country. This experience, coupled with our proven asset management capabilities, allows us to offer a unique co-investment platform that is based on value creation and exemplary customer service. Why Solar Tax Equity Co-Investment? Solar tax equity is a federally incentivized investment made by companies with federal tax liability. These are impact investments that significantly reduce greenhouse emissions and improve public health with cleaner air and water. But they make great financial sense, too. Short Duration and Early Breakeven Expect an investment horizon of 5-6 years. Typical breakeven on investment capital within 8-16 months. Competitive Returns Convert tax liabilities into earning assets. Target an estimated 13-16% after-tax return on investment. Structured to Reduce Risk Approximately 75% of your return is through a federal tax credit backed by the IRS. The majority of capital is invested after the projects are fully constructed and generating power. Limited Administrative Work There's limited administrative work required on your part. Accounting and tax reporting for co-investment funds are prepared by Nelnet’s experienced professionals. Co-Invest With A Manager You Can Trust We stand behind our tax credit funds by investing our own capital alongside our co-investor partners. We serve as both an investor and a manager, leveraging our asset management group that manages $1.5 billion of other third-party invested assets to mitigate risks and achieve expected returns. Impact Investment Reporting Looking for ways to enhance your company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments? Nelnet works with your internal team to maximize your investment’s impact across multiple departments. Benefits of Tax Equity Co-Investing with Nelnet Socially good. Financially smart. Seamless experience. Be intentional with your tax dollars. By redirecting your company’s federal tax liability into a solar tax credit investment, you can support clean energy projects that advance your company’s sustainability and environmental goals. Choosing to co-invest with Nelnet Renewable Energy – a trusted partner with tax equity expertise – offers the benefit of a simple, seamless experience. Dedicated project origination, due diligence, and underwriting teams. Full suite of asset management services for the duration of your investment. Strategic opportunity to invest in an underserved market segment with anticipated above-market returns. Co-investment alongside Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) means no additional headcount or administrative budget for you. Nelnet’s alignment with our co-investors – as Nelnet has a material amount of capital invested alongside our partners. GAAP accounting and tax reporting is provided for the co-investment fund throughout the investment cycle by Nelnet’s experienced professionals. ESG and Impact Investment reporting for co-investors may be provided by Nelnet’s Corporate Sustainability team. Number of solar projects by state Nelnet’s Total Solar Tax Equity Portfolio With over $200 million of our own tax liability invested into solar energy projects nationwide to date, Nelnet Renewable Energy is a leading, trusted partner for your sustainability and investment efforts. We currently have tax equity investments into federal solar investment tax credits spanning 12 states and 83 solar projects totaling 198 megawatts of capacity – the equivalent of powering nearly 38,000 homes each year. Latest News Nelnet Renewable Energy and Six Co-Investors Complete $11.9 Million Solar Tax Equity Investment in the Northeast Read More Nelnet Renewable Energy Partners with Three Co-Investors to Complete $9.9 Million Solar Tax Equity Investment in the Northeast Read More Our Co-Investor Relations Team Learn more about the team that’s been leading Nelnet Renewable Energy’s successful solar tax equity investments and asset management group. Talk with us and explore whether solar tax equity co-investing may be a good fit for you and your business. Scott Gubbels Executive Director, Tax Scott.Gubbels@nelnet.net 402.458.3041 Read Full Bio on Scott Gubbels Jon Miller, CFA Director, Tax Equity Capital Markets Jon.Miller@nelnet.net 303.246.5473 Read Full Bio on Jon Miller, CFA Let's Get Started If you’re ready to boost your company’s shareholder value, lower your effective tax rate, and drive sustainability, contact us today. We look forward to helping you get started with a seamless co-investing experience. Name* First Email* Company* Position Comments Get In Touch Nothing herein should be construed as, and may not be used in connection with, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or hold, an interest in any security or investment product. Investments in investment products managed by Nelnet Renewable Energy are available only to “accredited investors,” as such term is defined under federal securities laws. 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