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The DC PACE Program and PACE Equity announced the closing of $1.1 million in financing to improve the sustainability and energy efficiency of a 20-unit building in Ward 6. This PACE financing will support the installation of solar panels, improved insulation, LED lighting, and water-efficient fixtures. These measures will result in estimated…

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Today, Jubilee Housing and DC Green Bank broke ground on a new energy-efficient affordable housing development that will deliver new homes and workforce training to Ward 1. The new building, King Emmanuel Baptist Church (KEB), will have 18 single-room occupancy (SRO) units for returning citizens, feature an all-electric community kitchen…

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DC Green Bank and Lincoln-Westmoreland Housing announced $3.1 million in financing to deliver an all-electric new building that will create 100 permanently affordable homes in Ward 5. DC Green Bank’s loan will support the installation of an energy-efficient HVAC system, as well as Energy Star appliances, energy-efficient lighting, windows, and…

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DC Green Bank today announced $2 million in financing for solar power, battery storage, and fully electric modular kitchens at Sycamore & Oak on the St. Elizabeths East Campus in Congress Heights in Ward 8. The Retail Village at Sycamore & Oak is a 23,000-square-foot sustainably designed, mass timber building…

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DC Green Bank and MED Developers today announced $3 million in financing to improve the energy efficiency of a new building that will create nearly 70 affordable homes in Ward 6. DC Green Bank’s loan will support the installation of an energy-efficient HVAC system, Energy Star appliances, and energy-efficient lighting,…

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DC Green Bank’s Annual Report highlights our achievements over the 2024 fiscal year in service of our mission of investing in the clean economy and advancing a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable District. Highlights include: $11 million in investments in green affordable housing developments and solar energy projects. DC Green…

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(Washington, D.C.) – DC Green Bank and Walker Memorial Baptist Church announced $415,000 in financing for a solar energy system and roof replacement. The loan will fund the installation of a 68kW solar power system, which is estimated to save the Ward 1 church nearly $10,000 on its utility bills…

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(Washington, D.C.) – DC Green Bank and the Howard Theatre Development Group today announced $775,000 in financing for solar power and energy-efficient upgrades to the historic Howard Theatre in Ward 1. The loan will fund the installation of a solar power system and an energy-efficient HVAC system. The Howard Theatre…

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(Washington, D.C.) – DC Green Bank and Amalgamated Bank today announced a deal to provide an affiliate of Aligned Climate Capital with $13 million in financing to build a $20 million, 6.1-megawatt community solar project in DC. The solar energy system will provide monthly utility bill savings for more than…

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Washington, D.C. – DC Green Bank and Mi Casa, Inc., today announced $1.59 million in financing for energy efficiency improvements as part of a $25.3 million rehabilitation of two affordable housing developments in Ward 4. The loan will fund the installation of a high-efficiency HVAC system, Energy Star appliances, high-efficiency…

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(Washington, D.C.) – DC Green Bank and City First Enterprises today announced financing through a small business loan partnership for a rooftop solar system at First National Baptist Church in Ward 7 in Southeast DC. The $115,000 loan to ROI Solar will fund the installation of a 32kW solar power…

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DC Green Bank is proud to welcome two new board members, Monica Warren-Jones and Anthony Washington. These two new board members will fill important roles on the DCGB board through their experience in affordable housing and community development. Read the full bios of these new members on the Our Team…

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