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…
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DC Green Bank and Green Compass Announce $650,000 Revolving Loan Facility
September 8, 2021DC 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…
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: DCGB Announces the Launch of a Promotional Design Competition
July 15, 2021DC 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…
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August 4, 2021: Regular Meeting of the DC Green Bank Board of Directors
July 12, 2021DC 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.
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D.C. Green Bank, Flywheel Development Partner to Provide Solar Capacity for Dozens of Washingtonians
June 26, 2021By 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…
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CLOSED – DCGB Invites Financial Advisors to Propose Services
June 17, 2021DC 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…
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June 17, 2021: DC Green Bank Annual Public Hearing
June 8, 2021DC 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…
Read MoreJune 3, 2021: Regular Meeting of the DC Green Bank Board of Directors
May 27, 2021DC 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.
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Green Finance is Infrastructure: The $100 Billion Opportunity for Green Banks
May 26, 2021Join 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…
Read MoreMore Solar Panels Coming to Southeast D.C. Homes
May 20, 2021By 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…
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Financing a Green Recovery for the District
May 18, 2021On 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…
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DC Green Bank and Flywheel Development Announce $3.2 Million Community Solar Installation
May 17, 2021DC Green Bank and Flywheel Development today announced the closing of a $3.2 million partnership to finance the installation of solar panels at six condominium communities in Southeast Washington. D.C. Once completed, these installations will cut electricity bills in half for nearly 230 low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents in the District as part of the District’s Solar for All program. The portfolio of projects is expected to generate as much as $2.3 million in electricity savings for DC LMI residents over the next 15 years. In addition…
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