We Are DC Green Bank
Financing an Inclusive Clean Energy Future
DC Green Bank leverages public funding to attract private capital
Our Mission
DC Green Bank provides access to capital, growing the clean economy to develop a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable DC.
DC Green Bank leverages public purpose funding to attract private capital to:
- Create jobs and spur economic growth
- Meet the District’s sustainability and resilience goals
- Reduce carbon emissions and install clean energy systems
- Reduce residents’ utility costs
- Improve infrastructure resilience
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Our Vision & Values
A Thriving, Clean Economy for All DC
DC Green Bank values Sustainability. We know that when economic development, the environment, and public health are in balance that communities will thrive.
DC Green Bank values the Clean Economy. We are investing in a clean economy for the District where economic renewal and job creation go hand-in-hand with a cleaner, more energy-efficient, and resilient community.
DC Green Bank values Inclusive Prosperity. We are investing in clean energy and a resilient future making sure every community across the District sees and experiences the benefits.
The Work of DC Green Bank
- Invest in clean infrastructure, the deployment of clean technologies, and energy efficiency upgrades.
- Maximize the impact and benefit to DC residents of public funds by leveraging and encouraging private investment alongside our financing.
- Develop and launch financial tools that increase capacity, accelerate lending, address financing gaps, and reduce upfront costs.
- Drive innovation to create equitable access to credit for sustainable technologies, eliminating the vestiges of historical and systemic barriers to credit access in DC’s communities.
Our Story
The Mayor and City Council created DC Green Bank in 2018 with the District of Columbia Green Finance Authority Establishment Act.
With the clear goal of accelerating the clean energy transition, DC Green Bank will mobilize private investment to provide gap financing, remove up-front costs and maximize the impact of public investments in carbon neutrality, climate resiliency, and inclusive economic growth. It will facilitate a more equitable green transition where all DC residents are recipients of the benefits of a cleaner and vibrant city.
Moreover, DC Green Bank seeks to be the go-to financing resource for District residents, small business owners, and commercial developers interested in energy efficiency improvements, clean energy installations, and green infrastructure construction.
I joined the board of DCGB to thoughtfully facilitate DC’s embrace of alternative energy, particularly for affordable housing. I am excited to help accelerate the health, economic and climate benefits of energy sustainability for all DC residents.
We are thrilled to decisively enter the green lending work, directly collaborating with visionary leaders in the local and national green energy sector.
The Flywheel Development team is delighted to call DC Green Bank our partner, and we are excited to deploy Solar for All resources in District communities in ways that save local households real money.
Current Openings
DC Green Bank is investing in the future of DC residents and businesses. We’re committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting the environment, and promoting accessibility in all we do. We’re building a diverse team of talented and passionate individuals to help us carry out this mission. Join us.General Counsel
DC Green Bank (DCGB) seeks a General Counsel (GC) to support its mission to provide access to capital, grow the clean economy to develop a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable DC. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the GC is responsible for overseeing the legal matters of the organization, as well as providing expert and strategic legal advice to the leadership team on operations and financial products. The GC will also provide day-to-day legal and compliance support to the organization and manage the work of outside counsel. As a key member of the leadership team, the GC will play a significant role in this growing and high-impact organization.
The ideal candidate is an experienced attorney with a demonstrated track record of working in clean energy, government, commercial banking, and/or a related financial institution. A combination of private and public sector experience at the national or District-level is a plus.
DCGB seeks an analytical and strategic thinker to fill this role. The candidate must be a strong communicator who works well independently, as well as collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to inclusive prosperity, and to providing resources to underserved communities. As the GC will play an integral role in a leadership team charged with tackling climate change issues and deploying sustainable finance at a local level for national impact, the candidate should bring an entrepreneurial and creative spirit to DCGB.
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