DC Green Bank announces the departure of CEO Trisha Miller as she leaves for a new career opportunity. Ms. Miller has led the organization since 2023. Board Chair Brandi Colander will serve as interim CEO. Ed Hubbard will serve as acting Board Chair.
Under Ms. Miller’s leadership, DC Green Bank has developed groundbreaking programs to advance inclusive prosperity for DC residents, putting the organization in a position to thrive in its next phase. She bolstered DC Green Bank’s role as a catalyst for the growth of DC’s clean economy, including delivering major contributions toward the District’s climate, housing, and economic development goals. Over the past two years, DC Green Bank expanded its investment portfolio and role in the community, directly investing over $30 million in green buildings, infrastructure, and clean energy projects across the District, nearly doubling the organization’s total financing to date. These investments will create and preserve nearly 800 units of affordable housing, generate more than 3,000 jobs, and crowd in over $600 million of additional investment. During her tenure, DC Green Bank financed groundbreaking projects such as the second-largest community solar project in DC that will cut energy costs for 1,000 DC households, a new geothermal system for the redevelopment of the historic Barry Farm community, and energy upgrades to the historic Howard Theatre.
“Serving the people of DC has been a tremendous honor, and I’m proud of how our team has established DC Green Bank as a champion of community and climate investment,” said Ms. Miller. “I’m grateful to the Board of Directors for their support throughout my time as CEO. I know that with our talented and experienced staff and the leadership of Brandi Colander, DC Green Bank will continue to deliver on its mission of building the clean economy and advancing inclusive prosperity for all Washingtonians.”
“Trisha has made DC Green Bank an indispensable part of the community during her time as CEO,” said Ms. Colander. “We thank her for her dedication and impact during a critical phase of growth for DC Green Bank, specifically her key role in advancing the organization’s mission to accelerate critical infrastructure investments across the District. It has been a pleasure to partner with Trisha, and we wish her the best. I’m looking forward to working closely with the staff, my colleagues on the Board, and District leaders to guide DC Green Bank into its next phase and continue the hard work to fulfill its mission.”
Ms. Colander has served as Chair of the Board of Directors of DC Green Bank since the organization’s inception. A seasoned executive, she has extensive experience in energy policy and sustainability. Colander has worked across sectors, including the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the U.S. Department of the Interior, as well as Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations.
“The Board thanks Trisha and Brandi for their dedication to a seamless leadership transition at DC Green Bank,” said Ed Hubbard, acting Board Chair. “We are committed to ensuring that the organization continues to deliver positive impact in the District as it moves into this new chapter.”
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