DC Green Bank

Congrats to Ayesha M. Hudson, owner of A-Peace, on cutting the green ribbon on 9 new sustainable, affordable homes in Ward 8! Yesterday, we celebrated Ayesha's hard work and this new addition to the community along with DC Department of Housing and Community Development, Amazon, Capital Impact Partners, DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), community members, and Ayesha's family and friends, who all made this project possible. ? With a $3 million investment from DC Green Bank, Ayesha made her vision of green, resident-centered development for her community a reality. This all-electric building also features rooftop solar and energy-efficient appliances that will cut carbon emissions and utility costs. ? This project shows the potential of ambitious community leaders collaborating with DC Green Bank to bring their projects to life. We are proud to work with entrepreneurs like Ayesha who want to bring the benefits of the clean economy to their communities. Photo credit: DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) Flywheel Development LLC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)

We're excited to welcome two new members of the DC Green Bank team! Natalie Smalls join us as an Executive Assistant and M. Isabel Varnado, JD, PMP will be our new Senior Manager of Compliance and Contracts. We're excited to have their knowledge and experience on our team as we work to build a more equitable and sustainable DC.

New deal closing! A $415,000 DC Green Bank loan to Walker Memorial Baptist Church will finance a solar energy system and roof replacement. The Ward 1 church's new 68kW solar power system will: ??Save the church an estimated $10,000 on its utility bills annually ??Create up to $30,000 in solar renewable credits every year ??Generate almost 75,000 kWh annually, cutting carbon emissions equivalent to 130,000 miles driven by car The church is also receiving a $66,000 Renewable Energy Tax Credit – made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act's "direct pay" provision – which allows tax-exempt organizations to fully benefit from tax credits for building clean energy projects. “We’re thrilled to work with a historic church and cornerstone of the U Street community to deliver benefits of the clean energy economy to their congregation,” said Trisha Miller, CEO of DC Green Bank. “We look forward to working with more faith-based organizations to help them save money on their utility bills so they can invest more money in their communities.” “DC Green Bank has been an essential partner in helping us with financing to make our?solar energy project a reality,” said Reverend Ademuyiwa T. Bamiduro, Senior Pastor at?Walker Memorial Baptist Church. “We’ve not only addressed the pressing need of replacing our aging roof, but with the addition of this solar power system we can use our utility savings to better impact and?serve our congregation and?community.” Read more at https://lnkd.in/dRABPwET

Yesterday our CEO Trisha Miller, alongside Jerome Cox from Sustainable Capital Advisors at Groundswell, Inc.'s #2024RuralRenaissanceRoadshow, shared how our work at DC Green Bank can support communities investing in the clean economy. The event was a powerful reminder of the work rural leaders are doing to build the future of clean energy in their communities. Thanks to Groundswell for hosting a great event!

Thanks to Kenyan McDuffie for joining us on a tour with Jubilee Housing to learn more about how DC Green Bank is supporting ambitious and creative affordable housing developments in DC. With the support of a $2 million investment from DCGB, Jubilee's Ontario Place development will feature an aquaponics farm that will provide fresh food to residents of the building's 52 affordable homes. The building also has rooftop solar and an energy-efficient HVAC system that will cut utility costs. Thanks to the work of Councilmember McDuffie and the DC Council to restore our funding, we can continue to deliver on our commitment to DC’s residents to build a more equitable and sustainable District.?

?? #AEGDMV - Join us on November 18th @ 6pm for the first The Carbon League Task Force Celebration Dinner at Lutron Electronics with special guest speaker, Trisha Miller, CEO, DC Green Bank. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHrDn3WA Task Force Members - contact [email protected] for your special discounted link to register. AEG DMV #BuildingElectrification Task Force: - Josephine Tucker, JLL (Co-Lead) - Kristin Niver, Thompson Coburn (Co-Lead) - Greg Streiff, ESGx (Co-Lead) - Attiya Holt, INF Associates - Arash Zarmehr, PhD, EIT, LEED, ENV SP, WSP in the U.S. - Jay Wilson, JLL - Sri Sekar, DC Green Bank - Ronald Hobson, DC Green Bank - David Sachs, AKF Group - Jamie Donovan, Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) - Josh Lasky, The George Washington University - Mansi Talwar, The George Washington University - Yolanda Bonner, Building Innovation Hub - Patti Boyd, DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) - Luke Lanciano, The Tower Companies - Ryan Snow, USGBC - Pam Maines, ZeroEnergy - Tyler Wyka, The George Washington University AEG DMV #GridModernization Task Force: - Kristofer Zimmerman, Joint Base Andrews (Lead) - Divesh Gupta, Baltimore Gas & Electric - Andrea García Fernández, The JPI Group - Margaret Niehoff, Baker Tilly - Audrey Schulman, HEETlabs - Jason Schwartz, Lutron - Mansi Talwar, The George Washington University - Sophie Jones, The George Washington University - Sandrine Schultz, ASN EI&E - Robert F. Parker, Maryland Clean Energy Center - Luke Lanciano, The Tower Companies - Elizabeth (Liz) King, Georgetown University - Nikola Jovic, PE, CEM, DC Sustainable Energy Utility - Mike Virgilio, GSA - Tim Tetreault, SERDP-ESTCP - Clarence Bell, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Stephanie González Llamas, Limbach - Shalom Flank, Microgrid Architect - Bill Muras, CFA, CEM, Naval Postgraduate School - Tyler Wyka, The George Washington University We look forward to seeing you soon! #climate #health #energy #equity #taskforce #resilience

Thanks to the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia for hosting an important conversation on how to ensure that communities that have often been left behind benefit from the growth of green businesses and jobs. Our CEO Trisha Miller moderated a panel with Shalaya M., Pedro Alfonso, and mark davis on what policymakers at all levels and business leaders can do to make equity a priority in the energy transition.

Thanks to a loan from DC Green Bank, The Howard Theatre will soon feature solar power and an energy-efficient HVAC system. The historic theater will soon be a leader in sustainability and will benefit by: ??Reducing heating and cooling energy use 40%. ??Saving $1.5 million over the life of the two systems. The upgrades will also be supported by a $675,000 African American Civil Rights Grant from the National Park Service, through the DC Preservation League.? ? “We’re proud to support a historic DC institution by helping The Howard Theatre make critical upgrades that will allow it to continue to serve the community as a center of culture and entertainment,” said Trisha Miller, CEO of DC Green Bank. “The Howard Theatre has long been a cultural beacon and will now be a leader in clean energy and sustainability in DC.” “DC Green Bank has been a partner every step of the way in making sure we get the financing we need to make these important upgrades,” said Roy “Chip” Ellis, owner of The Howard Theatre. “We’re grateful for the support of DC Green Bank, the National Park Service, and the DC Preservation League in helping us invest in the future of the Howard Theatre so it continues to be an important part of the culture and nightlife of the District.” https://lnkd.in/e7Tr4Spb

Interested in learning more about how to finance EV charging stations, fleet electrification, or other clean transport projects? Join DC Green Bank and Montgomery County Green Bank for a networking event at Duke's Counter to talk about how we can help. Learn more and register: https://lu.ma/ezg822l0

?? Come meet your regional green banks! If you’re a developer, investor, or policy maker in the zero-carbon transportation space—think fleet electrification, EV charging stations, or regional transport/light rail—we want to hear from you! Join the Montgomery County Green Bank and DC Green Bank for an evening of knowledge sharing and potential investor matchmaking at Duke's Counter. Food and refreshments will be provided. Let's discuss the opportunities and challenges in the market! Register NOW: https://lu.ma/ezg822l0