SEF is a Utah-grown nonprofit lender dedicated to helping families, builders, and local leaders create better housing and energy solutions.
We believe Utah families deserve homes that are affordable, efficient, and built to last. By financing practical housing and energy projects, SEF helps strengthen communities across our state while safeguarding the future for generations to come.
SEF was founded as a nonprofit 501(c)3 to meet a clear need: flexible, community-driven financing for affordable, reliable, and efficient housing and energy projects. We work alongside homeowners, developers, contractors, and governments to make practical solutions possible – especially in communities that are often overlooked by traditional lenders.
We combine trusted local knowledge with responsible financial stewardship to help projects move forward where they’re needed most.
SustainEnergyFinance partners with families, builders, and communities across Utah. Explore the places where we've helped finance housing and clean-energy projects.
SEF’s leadership team brings together deep experience in finance, community development, and energy. We’re proud to be women-led and rooted in Utah values.
15+ years of experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency, with roles in the Utah Governor’s Office of Energy Development, commercial solar lending, state governments, and utilities.
40 years of experience in institutional investment and asset management, with a track record of developing net-zero residential projects in Utah.
Charles P. Boas is a seasoned renewable energy and clean technology executive with deep expertise in business development, strategic growth, and go-to-market leadership.
Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs at Utah Clean Energy, brings significant experience in government relations, and promoting clean energy and climate solutions in Utah.
Jeremy Keele is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Catalyst and Co-Founder and Partner of the Sorenson Impact Group, to address housing, social, and environmental challenges.
Peter Tomai is dedicated to a sustainable, low-carbon future. With 25 years of experience in real estate design, finance, and investment, Peter has successfully fostered highly accretive, sustainable community outcomes.
Tanner is a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) and consulting firm focused on providing audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to companies in Salt Lake City (UT) and across the nation.
The mission of Larson & Company is to provide the highest quality audit, tax, consulting, and accounting services to our clients, and advise them in forward-thinking, strategic, ethical, and appropriate ways with a friendly and approachable service philosophy.
Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. is a local full-service law firm and is one of the largest and most reputable law firms in the state.
Manning Curtis Bradshaw & Bednar PLLC is a business litigation firm with decades of experience handling complex, high‑stakes disputes across a wide range of industries.
We collaborate with foundations, public agencies, and peer community lenders to scale practical solutions across Utah.
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