Project Details
Project
Clearway Energy Operating LLC Green Bond 2019 Second-Party Opinion
Client
Clearway Energy Operating LLC
Project Type
Green Bond/Loan
Industry Group
-
Use of Proceeds
-
Location
U.S.
Evaluation Date
Dec 2019
Evaluation Summary
Sustainalytics is of the opinion that the Clearway Energy Operating LLC Green Bond Framework is credible and impactful and aligns with the four core components of the Green Bond Principles 2018. This assessment is based on the following:
USE OF PROCEEDS
The eligible category for the use of proceeds – Renewable Energy Generation - is aligned with those recognized by the Green Bond Principles 2018. Sustainalytics considers that the financing/refinancing of solar energy and wind energy projects will lead to positive environmental impacts and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 7.
PROJECT EVALUATION/SELECTION
Clearway Energy, Inc.’s Treasury department will be responsible for the project evaluation and selection process and will verify the suitability and eligibility of Eligible Projects. This is in line with market practice.
MANAGEMENT OF PROCEEDS
Clearway Energy, Inc.’s Treasury department will track the allocation of an amount equal to the net proceeds through a Green Bond Register. An amount equal to the net proceeds will be earmarked for allocation to financing and refinancing of the eligible projects. Pending allocation, proceeds will be held in accordance with the Company’s liquidity management policies. This is in line with market practice.
REPORTING
Clearway Energy, Inc. will provide allocation and impact reporting on its public website on an annual basis, until full allocation. The reporting will include allocated and unallocated proceeds as well as a brief description of the Eligible Projects. Where feasible, the report will include relevant qualitative and quantitative performance metrics. Sustainalytics views the Issuer’s allocation and impact reporting as aligned with market practice.