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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From Energy Bills to Housing Costs: Building an Affordable and Resilient DC
March 30, 2026The cost of living is rising – utilities, housing, food. City leaders across the country are grappling with how to make life more affordable for residents while navigating federal policy changes, tightening budgets, and tighter credit markets. DC has established itself as a leader in tackling these challenges head-on: through policies that…
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Spring Update from DC Green Bank
March 3, 2026Last 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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February 23, 2026: Regular Meeting Of The DC Green Bank Board Of Directors
February 4, 2026DC 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)). The meeting will begin in closed session to review, consider and discuss proprietary, competitively sensitive and/or confidential business information in connection with particular…
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DC Green Bank and Nuveen Green Capital Announce $42 Million in C-PACE Financing for Energy-Efficient citizenM Georgetown Hotel
February 4, 2026DC 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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LISC and DC Green Bank Celebrate Unveiling of 18 Units of Resilient Affordable Housing
January 29, 2026Local 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 Announce $8.56 Million in Financing for Energy-Efficient Hotel in Ward 5
January 21, 2026DC 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 Announce $2.97 Million in PACE Financing for Energy Efficient Multifamily Community in Ward 1
January 15, 2026DC 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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CLOSED Request for Proposals: Communications and Marketing Firms
January 7, 2026This RFP is now closed. The District of Columbia Green Finance Authority (“DC Green Bank” or “DCGB”) invites private Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations vendors to propose comprehensive, outsourced services. This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits a resource to serve as DCGB’s primary outsourced communications, marketing, and public relations solution….
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DC PACE Program and Nuveen Green Capital Announce Largest C-PACE Deal in the United States
January 6, 2026The 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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DC Green Bank FY2025 Annual Report
December 22, 2025In 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 Closes $700,000 Loan for Energy-Efficient Homes in Ward 2
December 11, 2025DC 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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