Peter Liu started his working life as an engineer at the oil giant Chevron Corp., where he designed petrochemical plants. The experience turned him into an avid environmentalist. Several years later, it also led him to co-found New Resource Bank, which calls itself the nation’s first “green” commercial bank. The bank opened in the fall of 2006 in San Francisco, and not only offers standard banking services, but also boasts in-depth knowledge of green industries. This knowledge…

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