Nonprofit organizations, faith-based institutions, small businesses and other community support systems are critical resources for DC residents. These pillars of the community can lead the way on many important issues, including being at the forefront of the District’s transition to clean energy and achieving our collective climate goals.

Contractors are on the front line of the District’s shift to a clean energy future. We know you interact with building owners, businesses, community organizations, and DC residents every day to discuss their clean energy and energy efficiency needs. We have flexible, affordable financing options that can help you to bring in business and save your customers money.

75% of the District’s climate and energy footprint is from the building sector. We partner with commercial and multi-family property owners, contractors, and private financial institutions to deliver affordable financing to building owners to install clean energy systems and increase building performance and energy efficiency. DC’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) will require investment, we are here to help!

DC Green Bank is ready to partner with local lenders and capital providers to deepen and expand the suite of clean financing options for area businesses, organizations, contractors, and building owners to install clean energy systems and to deliver energy efficient projects and upgrades.

District businesses have been heavily impacted by the pandemic and associated economic downturn. Keeping costs low and building back stronger than before are the highest priorities. DC Green Bank can help you to invest now to set your business up to thrive over the long term by tailoring affordable financing solutions that help your business upgrade your energy systems and facilities to decrease energy usage and increase your cashflow and resilience. We are eager to partner with local businesses, contractors, and private capital providers to deliver attracting financing packages to ensure that District small businesses are part of a rapid green recovery. 

District residents are critical partners on the road to a clean energy and energy efficient future for the District. We can direct you to information about how to measure your energy footprint and provide you with affordable financing to take action and to do your part!