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On Earth Day, DC Green Bank, Groundswell, and the DC Chamber of Commerce hosted From Energy Bills to Housing Costs: Building an Affordable and Resilient DC at the historic Howard Theatre, where solar power and a new HVAC system are keeping energy bills down. Emceed by the Washington Business Journal’s…

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DC Green Bank today announced $5 million in financing to The NRP Group for a new 109-unit affordable housing development in Ward 7. DC Green Bank’s investment will support the installation of a highly efficient heating and cooling system, solar energy system, and green roof, cutting energy costs and increasing…

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Last week, we had the opportunity to update the DC Council on the latest from DC Green Bank and wanted to share our work with our network. Our last fiscal year was one of the most impactful in DC Green Bank’s history and at the midpoint of the current year,…

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DC Green Bank and Nuveen Green Capital (NGC) announced the closing of $42 million in C-PACE financing to fund the conversion of a former warehouse to a new, energy-efficient 230-room citizenM Georgetown hotel. This deal brings the total investment in NGC C-PACE financed projects through DC Green Bank in 2025…

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and DC Green Bank are pleased to join Mayor Bowser, DC agencies, and investors NEF and PNC for the ribbon cutting of one of the first net-zero energy mixed-use affordable housing properties in DC. Built by local developers Heleos, Cycle House Apartments is delivering 18…

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DC Green Bank and Peachtree Group announced the closing of $8.56 million in PACE financing for energy efficiency upgrades for a 106-room boutique hotel in the Union Market District in Ward 5. The loan finances the installation of a highly efficient HVAC system, improved insulation and air sealing, LED lighting,…

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DC Green Bank and PACE Equity announced the closing of $2.97 million in PACE financing for a new, energy-efficient 7-unit multifamily community in Ward 1. The Heritage Living development will provide homes with family-sized kitchens and living spaces adjacent to the Howard University campus and the historic U Street neighborhood. The loan…

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The DC PACE program and Nuveen Green Capital announced the closing of $465 million in financing for an office-to-residential conversion, the largest PACE deal to date. The PACE loan will support Post Brothers’ redevelopment of an underutilized office building into a residential building that will deliver 532 new units, including 61 affordable…

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In FY25, DC Green Bank had its second-biggest year of lending, investing more than $25 million into 11 projects. This funding supported the construction of affordable homes, expanded access to low-cost energy, grew local businesses, and created local jobs. Read our annual report below to learn how we are delivering…

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DC Green Bank today announced $726,500 in financing to Monumental Builders, LLC, for energy efficiency upgrades to a 13-unit building in Ward 2. This $2 million project will be the first major renovation of the building since its construction in 1950, fully electrifying the building and cutting energy use. The…

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DC Green Bank today announced Brandi Colander as its next Chief Executive Officer. The DC Green Bank Board of Directors chose Ms. Colander to serve as permanent CEO based on her extensive experience at DC Green Bank, including leading the organization as Interim CEO since June and serving as Chair…

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DC Green Bank today announced $1 million in financing for FinEV to provide loans for DC small businesses to purchase electric vehicles. The financing will be used to help approximately one dozen businesses – such as transportation providers, florists, dry cleaners, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and solar developers – make the…

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