Gemstone Lease Management is proud to be affiliated with these leading organizations which allow us to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients.

AFC First Financial Corp

AFC First Financial Corporation, founded in 1947, provides energy efficiency financing in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S.  It is the exclusive lender for Pennsylvania's official ENERGY STAR loan program, Keystone HELP, which is principally supported by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department and Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.  AFC plays a key role in the administration of the Connecticut Solar Lease Program along with Gemstone.  Upon regulatory approval, AFC First will become a part of Great Bear Bank, now in organization.

Alston + Bird LLP

Alston & Bird is a leading national AmLaw 100 firm of more than 800 attorneys. Alston & Bird’s Energy Infrastructure, Climate & Technology Group integrates the firm's strong traditional energy practice with it’s expertise in renewable energy project development, cleantech, energy policy, and carbon management and trading. A&B lawyers have extensive experience in all aspects of renewable energy project development, with a particular focus on the wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and biofuels sectors.   Alston & Bird provides Gemstone counsel on complex tax and project finance matters.

Carpenter Law

The Carpenter Law Firm,  Gemstone's corporate counsel, specializes in corporate and government legal environments, including mergers and acquisitions, technology law, strategic planning/corporate structure, regulatory compliance and banking law.  Carpenter Law is experienced and proficient with transaction documents necessary for successful completion of financing programs developed and operated by Gemstone.

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund

The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund’s (CCEF) mission is to promote, develop and invest in clean energy sources for the benefit of Connecticut’s ratepayers.  CCEF is the principal sponsor of the Connecticut Solar Lease Program, the nation’s first such residential solar leasing program.  The program assists low to middle income Connecticut residents with access to solar PV systems with no up-front costs and affordable monthly payments.  CCEF, through its ongoing relationship with Gemstone, has a strong interest in seeing other organizations utilize this innovative financing approach.

US Bancorp

U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $238 billion in assets, is the parent company of U.S. Bank, the 6th largest commercial bank in the United States.  An affiliate of US Bancorp has partnered with Gemstone to provide structured financing to programs developed and managed by Gemstone.