Solutions That Get Results

The Commercial Loan for Energy Efficiency and Renewables Program (CLEER) financing provides solutions for clean energy projects in existing buildings in DC. DC Green Bank launched CLEER in partnership with Sandy Spring Bank, modeled after its successful implementation with Montgomery County Green Bank, where the program has supported more than $2 million in projects, providing over $80,000 in energy savings for customers.

DC Green Bank is building on the successful track record of DC PACE, enhancing and expanding access to clean energy financing for the DC commercial real estate industry. As part of its mission to become the go-to resource on clean energy financing, DC Green Bank will provide a reliable platform for an already successful DC PACE program engaging new private capital providers and facilitating dealflow.

DC Green Bank’s Pre-Development Energy Loans are simple lines of credit that fund customized design of energy improvements for new and existing commercial, non-profit-owned, and multifamily properties.

DC Green Bank invites private sector capital providers, developers, contractors, and other clean and renewable energy and resiliency industry participants to propose transactions involving collaboration with DCGB. Bring us your creative ideas for a discussion about a potential partnership.

The Community Impact Initiative (CII) is a pathway open to small businesses and community-serving organizations to receive technical and project management assistance, access to affordable loans, and additional education about how to replace and upgrade building energy systems and tackle other deferred maintenance needs in a way that saves you and your organization time and money. Through third-party partners, CII borrowers will receive “green glove” service and support that helps to facilitate end-to-end client and project success.