ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. ("Hannon Armstrong," or the "Company") (NYSE: HASI), a leading investor in the efficiency, wind and solar markets, is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Eckel, President and CEO, has been appointed to the President's Council of Ceres, a non-profit organization that mobilizes investor and business leadership to build a thriving, sustainable global economy.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the Ceres leadership at a strategic level, especially given our shared passion of building a sustainable future," said Mr. Eckel. "I look forward to engaging with the Ceres investor and business leader communities on the important topic of how investment can drive sustainability."

President's Council members serve as ambassadors for Ceres and enhance the organization's impact through direct support, professional expertise, and outreach to new partners and networks.

"We are delighted to welcome Mr. Eckel to the Ceres President's Council," said Ceres President Mindy Lubber. "Mr. Eckel's notable and extensive background in structuring, executing and operating energy and infrastructure investments, particularly within the energy efficiency, wind, and solar markets, will be an instrumental part of advancing our mission to foster a low-carbon, clean energy future."   

About Hannon Armstrong

Hannon Armstrong invests in the efficiency, wind and solar markets. The Company focuses on providing preferred or senior level capital to established sponsors and high credit quality obligors for assets that generate long-term, recurring and predictable cash flows.  The Company is based in Annapolis, MD.

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Email: investors@hannonarmstrong.com

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