SELF (Solar and Energy Loan Fund)

SELF (Solar and Energy Loan Fund) is very fortunate to have strong support from faith-based organizations from all across North America. And one key group, which pools their resources to help underserved communities, is called the Religious Communities Impact Fund, Inc. RCIF has been a longstanding supporter of #SELF, and they just sent out these heartwarming “prayer cards” so their Sisters all across America ???? could pray for the #SELF team and clients! Thank you #RCIF ?? Duanne Andrade T Doug Coward Lauri Gomez Borg Ann Vanek-Dasovich, CMPFinCap Susan Glickman Scott McCracken Liz Gutierrez Thomas Cooper Valerie Dekle Slack AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Dana Clare Redden Kyle Abney Luis Alberto Sousa Lazaballet

I ???? our NC Clean Energy Fund partners!! I am fortunate to call their amazing leaders Jennifer Weiss and Melissa Malkin-Weber, my dear and admired colleagues and friends. It is amazing how much you’ve done in such a short time! Congratulations?????? !! And, thank you for trusting SELF (Solar and Energy Loan Fund)! Kudos To our National and PnP team Doug Coward Ann Vanek-Dasovich, CMPFinCap Sherri Herrera LuLu Wang, MBA and Trevor Morgan and the amazing UW team and Ops team who ensure our partners succeed! #CreatingSustainableCommunities

Congratulations to our partners NC Clean Energy Fund for surpassing $1 million in climate resilience investments - in just six months! This achievement speaks to the growing demand for sustainable home improvements and to the dedication of the NCCEF team for serving communities throughout the state of North Carolina!

Great visit with our first Plug and Play Partner, Clean Energy Fund of Texas, Inc, with CEO Billy Briscoe, and SELF team members: Doug Coward, Duanne Andrade T, Ann Vanek-Dasovich, CMPFinCap, and Jose Enrique Rodriguez Martinez @ SELF (Solar and Energy Loan Fund) HQ.

Nancy cares for her elderly mother who has many health concerns.?Their HVAC/heating unit was damaged in Hurricane Milton, exposing them to extreme discomfort and stress.?SELF was able to provide a very low-interest rate Kiva crowdfunded loan for her new unit, relieving their anxiety and keeping them cool and safe just as Florida temperatures begin to rise again. Lauri Gomez Borg Christine Papke Javier Mozca Luis Alberto Sousa Lazaballet Lena Sherman Steven Duran Richard A. Montoya Doug Coward Duanne Andrade T

Join us today, March 5th at 12:00pm EST for the Electrify Asheville-Buncombe Financing and Incentives Webinar!? NCCEF program manager, Michelle Myers, and speakers?from Electrify Asheville-Buncombe will be discussing how you can save money through incentives, financing options, tax credits, rebates and more to help you with clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades. Sign up for the free event here: https://lnkd.in/eNmm6CuF?

SELF's latest contractor newsletter is out! This month, we’re spotlighting women transforming the contracting industry and unveiling a game-changing tool for contractors. Featured Articles: ?? Women Leading the Way: How female leaders are shaping the future of contracting. ?? New Contractor Portal & Toolkit: Get instant pre-approvals, track projects, and grow your business with ease! ?? Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Webinar! March 12th at 12 PM ET | Power Up Your Business: A Guide to the SELF Contractor Portal & Toolkit Register here for the webinar https://lnkd.in/gstFHHg3 and check out the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/g7sW7jv8 #SELF #ContractorSuccess #WomenInConstruction #BusinessGrowth #SolarEnergy LuLu Wang, MBA Ann Vanek-Dasovich, CMPFinCap Doug Coward Sherri Herrera Lauri Gomez Borg

Excited to share my new Urban Institute brief! Rebecca Marx and I explore key lessons from SELF (Solar and Energy Loan Fund) and its SAGE Homes program, exploring how CDFIs and green banks can step up—not just as lenders, but as true partners—to support developers bring affordable, green, and climate-resilient housing to communities that need it most. SELF is a first mover in green housing finance, blending innovative lending with developer capacity-building to bring climate-resilient affordable housing to communities. With wildfires, flooding, and extreme heat becoming a growing threat to housing, we need more lenders playing this kind of leadership role—helping developers build homes that are affordable, energy-efficient, and ready for what’s ahead. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eApQw5hp

The Urban Institute released a new report showcasing SELF’s SAGE Homes Loan Program and the critical role CDFIs play in bringing affordable and climate-resilient housing to communities.? ? Especially in regions most vulnerable to natural disasters like hurricanes and extreme heat, housing, energy, and insurance costs are rising. The SAGE program supports small-midsize, often novice developers building more energy efficient and resilient housing, either through new construction or retrofitting existing housing.? ? SAGE offers flexible financing options and includes energy and resiliency features that enhance housing without adding cost burdens to developers or residents. ? Read the full report for an in-depth look at the program, case studies, and to learn how SELF is scaling SAGE to advance affordable and resilient housing in underserved communities.? ? https://lnkd.in/ghVemtnz Duanne Andrade T Brandon Cook Andrew Baldwin Jose Enrique Rodriguez Martinez Rebecca Marx Isabella Remor