• September 8, 2021
  • National Harbor, MD
  • Registration Closed

    On September 8 and 9, the Roosevelt Strategic Council hosted a summit for senior level staff, designed to provide an interchange of knowledge and serve as a catalyst for collaboration across federal, state and private sector institutional, and commercial facility and campus energy stakeholders. The Summit focused on both emerging business models and technical capabilities to support increased energy efficiencies, sustainability, reliability, and resiliency for the public and private sector built environment.

    DC Green Bank General Counsel Sandy Paik participated in a panel discussion during the summit, entitled “Building Agility Into Your Energy Plan.” The panel discussed lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic for energy efficiency and resiliency and how to ensure that strategic and operational plans account for changing energy demands and usage patterns.

     

     

    Read More About the Summit Here

    By Keith Loria, Commercial Observer

    DC Green Bank has closed on a $650,000 loan facility to finance the construction of a five-project portfolio of environmentally friendly infrastructure to better manage and clean stormwater runoff in Wards 5, 7, and 8 in Washington, D.C.

    The loan will enable Green Compass, a sustainable development company, to design, build, and operate five stormwater management and green infrastructure projects over the next year and a half.

    The 10,000 square feet of infrastructure will mainly involve de-paving surfaces and replacing with spaces that manage stormwater, reduce runoff and pollution, and improve local air and water quality. The projects are projected to divert up to 250,000 gallons of stormwater runoff that would otherwise enter the sewer system every storm.

    “DC Green Bank is excited to partner with Green Compass for our first investment in green infrastructure and stormwater management,” Eli Hopson, DC Green Bank’s CEO, said in a release. “These projects will deliver tangible benefits for the health and wellbeing of the citizens of D.C., as well as for our environment.”

    Read the Full Article Here

     

    DC Green Bank and Green Compass today announced the closing of an innovative revolving loan facility to finance the construction of a portfolio of new green infrastructure projects to better manage and clean stormwater runoff in Wards 5, 7, and 8 in Washington, D.C. The $650,000 loan facility will allow for Green Compass to design, build, and operate an estimated five new stormwater management and green infrastructure projects over the next 18 months. Combined, Green Compass will be constructing approximately 10,000 square feet of new green infrastructure, mainly through de-paving surfaces and replacing it with green spaces that manage stormwater, reduce runoff and pollution, and improve local air and water quality. The new projects aim to divert up to 250,000 gallons of stormwater runoff that would otherwise enter the sewer system every storm. When rainwater enters the sewer system, it becomes a costly waste product that flows directly into the Anacostia River, Rock Creek, and the Potomac River without treatment. In addition to providing cleaner water, cleaner air, and increasing resilience to flooding for communities in the District, these projects will also support the clean economy by delivering dozens of green jobs, including in construction, landscaping, groundskeeping, urban forestry, and engineering.

     

    Download and Read the Full Press Release Here

     

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  • July 15, 2021
  • July 15 - August 23
  • Virtual
  • Submit Design
    All submitted designs will become property of DC Green Finance Authority/DC Green Bank and will be used for promotional purposes and other business purposes.

    DC Green Bank Swag Design Competition

    DC Green Bank is excited to announce a new design contest! We want to roll out a new line of swag and promotional materials, including a new DCGB t-shirt and hooded sweatshirt, and we’re calling on all DC artists to submit designs. The contest is open to all residents of DC and we welcome a wide variety of styles and ideas.

    Guidelines

    You are welcomed (and encouraged) to take the design and your artwork in creative directions. The only rule is that all designs must include the DC Green Bank logo in an unaltered fashion. You can find multiple versions of our logo here (onetwo, and three) for use in your design. Aside from that, be creative and design something that speaks to you! For inspiration for the design, feel free to review our website at www.dcgreenbank.com to learn more about what we do and how we are working to transform the city. You can submit as many designs as you want; however, remember that the primary purpose of the design is to be placed on the front or back of a new DC Green Bank t-shirt or hooded sweatshirt (although the winning design(s) may also be used on other promotional materials).

    We know your time is valuable, and we are not expecting a perfectly flawless final product. If you are selected as our winner, we are open to compensating you for additional time to complete your design before we begin production of the new swag and promotional materials.

    So What’s In It For You?

    Everyone who submits a design will receive free DC Green Bank swag featuring the winning design(s). Additionally, all designs submitted will be featured on our social media pages, with the artist tagged, to help support their work.

    The winning design(s) will be used on our swag and promotional materials, and the artists submitting the top three designs will receive a cash award!

    1st place: $500
    2nd place: $250
    3rd place: $100

    How to Enter

    When you have completed your design, submit it through this form. Please save and upload your file as a .jpeg, .png, or other image file format. Please note the maximum file size is 50MB. You must submit a new form for each new design.

    In order to be eligible to win, you must be following DC Green Bank on Instagram and Twitter. So, be sure to do that by the time you enter your submission! We are @DCGreenBank on both Instagram and Twitter.

    If you have any questions, please email us at info@dcgreenbank.com.

    How the Winners Will Be Selected

    Once DC Green Bank reviews the submissions, we will open up voting on our social media accounts to let our followers vote on the winning designs. Make sure you reach out to friends and supporters to have them follow us on social media so they can vote for your design!

    Design submissions will be accepted from July 15, 2021 through August 23, 2021.

    Disclaimer

    By entering this contest, you agree and acknowledge that DC Green Bank/DC Green Finance Authority owns all designs submitted through this contest and designs can be used for promotional materials and other business purposes.

     

  • August 4, 2021
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
  • Zoom
  • Registration Closed
    All participants must register prior to the meeting.

    DC Green Finance Authority (“DC Green Bank”) will conduct a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors, pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, (DC Official Code §2-574(1)).

    Pre-registration is required.

    Regular Meeting of the DC Green Bank Board of Directors

    August 4 2021

    By Demetrius Dillard, Special to the AFRO

    Two Washington, D.C.-based organizations have announced their contribution in facilitating a green economy as the city transitions to running completely on renewable energy while creating a sustainable environment for its residents.

    On May 17, DC Green Bank and Flywheel Development announced the closing of a $3.2 million partnership to finance the installation of solar panels at six condominium communities in Southeast Washington.

    The Fairfax Village community will host most of the solar installations, in addition to other low-to-moderate income individuals residing in Wards 7 and 8. This solar energy initiative will not only reduce a considerable financial burden, but will also create job opportunities for residents of Southeast Washington, said DC Green Bank CEO Eli Hopson.

    Read the Full Article Here

     

    DC Green Bank invites private Financial Advisor vendors to propose comprehensive, outsourced services as the organization grows. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits a resource to serve as DCGB’s primary outsourced comprehensive advisor to assist its management team in designing a strategy for allocation, deployment, and sourcing of capital.

    All proposals must be submitted to DCGB by 10:00am on July 2, 2021.

    If you have any questions about the RFP process, please email DC Green Bank’s Chief Investment Officer, Jay Lurie, at jlurie@dcgreenbank.com.

    The RFP was updated on June 22 to remove the processing fee requirement.

    Public Questions Received about RFP

    Request for Proposal (RFP) Timeline

    • June 17, 2021
      RFP will be made available
    • June 24, 2021
      Bidder Questions Deadline
    • June 28, 2021
      DCGB response to questions
    • July 2, 2021
      All Proposals must be submitted to DCGB by 10:00am EST
    • July 16, 2021
      Selection of the preferred candidate will be made and negotiation of terms of engagement undertaken. Other short-listed firms will be notified in due course.
    • July 26, 2021
      Services commence
  • June 17, 2021
  • 12:00 - 1:30 pm
  • Zoom
  • Registration Closed
    Public must register to attend.

    DC Green Bank will conduct an Annual Public Hearing on Thursday June 17, pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, (DC Official Code §2-574(1)).

    The purpose of the Annual Public Hearing is to discuss and evaluate the performance of DC Green Bank, look ahead to the future of our work, and to highlight the exciting work of some of our partners. During the session, we are pleased to be joined for a roundtable discussion by our colleagues at Capital Impact Partners to talk about their work as a Community Development Financial Institution and to showcase their Equitable Development Initiative (EDI). EDI was designed to “combine our local knowledge, partnerships, and key strengths – including program design and project financing – to support minority developers to grow their careers and support communities.”

    Click the “Register Here” button above to register to make a public comment and/or to listen in!

    If you would like to provide written public comment for the hearing, please email us at info@dcgreenbank.com.

    2021 DC Green Bank Annual Public Hearing

    Including a Roundtable Discussion about equitable development with Kayla Baker from Capital Impact Partners and Thomas Houston from Medici Road
  • June 3, 2021
  • 10:00 - 11:00 am
  • Zoom
  • Registration Closed
    All participants must register prior to the meeting.

    DC Green Finance Authority (“DC Green Bank”) will conduct a regular meeting of the Board of Directors, pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, (DC Official Code §2-574(1)).

    Pre-registration is required.

    Regular Meeting of the DC Green Bank Board of Directors

    June 3 2021
  • June 2, 2021
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
  • Virtual
  • Registration Closed
    Interested parties must register to participate.

    Join us on Wednesday, June 2nd!

    With ambitious climate, energy, and sustainability commitments emerging at the national and local levels in the United States, substantial investment will be required to meet this demand. Green banks are poised to meet this moment by leveraging public dollars to unlock large amounts of private sector capital in line with these commitments, delivering jobs in addition to environmental and economic benefits. To accelerate the impact already being made by state, city, and local green banks, the federal government is considering a national green bank.

    Hosted by Womble Bond Dickinson, green banking experts will be in conversation to discuss successes, challenges, and opportunities to build a future where all banking is green banking.

    Speakers include:

    • Eli Hopson, CEO, DC Green Bank
    • Damon Burns, President and CEO, Finance New Orleans
    • Kerry O’Neill, CEO, Inclusive Prosperity Capital
    • Alex Kragie, Director, American Green Bank Consortium

     

    Read more about the discussion here

    By Aja Beckham, DCist

    In Southeast D.C., officials hope newly installed solar panels will help to lower electric bills for hundreds of residents.

    This week, DC Green Bank and Flywheel Development announced the closing of a $3.2 million deal to install solar panels on six Fairfax Village condos that are home to 230 residents. They say the deal will cut residents’ electric bills by half.

    DC Green Bank, a District initiative that finances clean energy projects, helped to fund the project through $1.7 million in construction loans. Flywheel, a company that installs renewable energy products, is providing $600,000 for the project, and District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility allocated $900,000 from the Solar for All funding.

    Read the Full Article Here

     

  • May 25, 2021
  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
  • Virtual
  • Register Here
    Attendees must register to attend.

    On Tuesday May 25 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, DC Capital Connector will host a webinar entitled Funding for Contractors, Commercial Property Owners, and Businesses: Financing a Green Recovery for the District. The webinar will be moderated by DC Green Bank CEO Eli Hopson, joined by leading voices in the DC green finance space.

    Featured Speakers:

    • Ted Trabue, Managing Director, DC Sustainable Energy Utility
    • Jessica Pitts, Co-Founder and Principal, Flywheel Development
    • Oswaldo Acosta, President and CEO, City First Enterprises
    • Fonta Gilliam, Director, DC Capital Connector