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Sunnova and Montgomery County Green Bank Team Up to Make Solar More Accessible for Homeowners

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220614005813/en/
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    This partnership with Montgomery County Green Bank will help homeowners across the county gain access to the benefits of solar, said Kelsey Hultberg, EVP, Sustainability and Corporate Communications at Sunnova.
  • This program is available to Montgomery County households that earn up to $97,500 per year and want to enjoy the benefits of going solar without any upfront costs.
  • The Montgomery County Green Bank is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping businesses and residents affordably implement energy efficiency and clean energy solutions.
  • The Sunnova program is part of Access Solar, a set of Green Bank programs to support low- and moderate-income households.

UPDATE: Connecticut Green Bank Subsidiary Launches Second Investment Offering through Raise Green Crowdfunding Platform

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Hartford, Connecticut, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, proudly announces their second Green Liberty offering, a crowdfunding campaign launched in partnership with Raise Green, a social and environmental marketplace for impact investing.

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  • Hartford, Connecticut, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, proudly announces their second Green Liberty offering, a crowdfunding campaign launched in partnership with Raise Green, a social and environmental marketplace for impact investing.
  • We were encouraged by the interest in our first Green Liberty offering, which reached 180% of our target in a month, said Bryan Garcia, President and CEO of the Green Bank.
  • Raise Greens crowdfunding platform makes investing accessible to residents in Connecticut and across the country.
  • In 2017, the Connecticut Green Bank received the Innovations in American Government Award from the Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center for Democratic Governance and innovation for their Sparking the Green Bank Movement entry.

Connecticut Green Bank Subsidiary Launches Second Investment Offering through Raise Green Crowdfunding Platform

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Hartford, Connecticut, April 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, proudly announces their second Green Liberty offering, a crowdfunding campaign launched in partnership with Raise Green, a social and environmental marketplace for impact investing.

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  • Hartford, Connecticut, April 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, proudly announces their second Green Liberty offering, a crowdfunding campaign launched in partnership with Raise Green, a social and environmental marketplace for impact investing.
  • Raise Greens crowdfunding platform makes investing accessible to residents in Connecticut and across the country.
  • In 2017, the Connecticut Green Bank received the Innovations in American Government Award from the Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center for Democratic Governance and innovation for their Sparking the Green Bank Movement entry.
  • For more information about the Connecticut Green Bank, please visit www.ctgreenbank.com
    Raise Green is the first marketplace in the U.S. for local and inclusive impact investment into climate solutions.

Climate First Bank Hires Two Veteran Bankers for VP Positions

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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In her new role, McDougal will be supporting Climate First Banks commercial lending team by underwriting loans for approval.

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  • In her new role, McDougal will be supporting Climate First Banks commercial lending team by underwriting loans for approval.
  • Kens genuine humanity is a rarity in business, and I cant wait to be part of the Climate First Bank team, McDougal said.
  • In addition to Seacoast Bank, Headley was previously with BMO Harris Bank and U.S. Bank.
  • Climate First Bank is a values-based community bank offering a complete, full-service portfolio of simple and easy-to-use traditional banking products.

Connecticut Green Bank Subsidiary Launches Investment Offering through Raise Green Crowdfunding Platform

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Hartford, Connecticut, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, proudly announces their new Green Liberty offering, a crowdfunding campaign launched in partnership with Raise Green, a regulation climate tech marketplace for local impact investing.

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  • Hartford, Connecticut, Dec. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, proudly announces their new Green Liberty offering, a crowdfunding campaign launched in partnership with Raise Green, a regulation climate tech marketplace for local impact investing.
  • Climate change is an existential threat, and massive amounts of capital investment are needed to help combat its effects, said Bryan Garcia, President and CEO of the Green Bank.
  • In 2017, the Connecticut Green Bank received the Innovations in American Government Award from the Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center for Democratic Governance and innovation for their Sparking the Green Bank Movement entry.
  • For more information about the Connecticut Green Bank, please visit www.ctgreenbank.com
    Raise Green is the first marketplace in the U.S. for local and inclusive impact investment into climate solutions.

Climate First Bank Enhances Team with Green Banking Veterans

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Both Ford and Cowherd held senior positions at CEO Ken LaRoes previous sustainable bank, First GREEN Bank, where they gained expertise in profitable, socially responsible banking.

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  • Both Ford and Cowherd held senior positions at CEO Ken LaRoes previous sustainable bank, First GREEN Bank, where they gained expertise in profitable, socially responsible banking.
  • Prior to Climate First Bank, Ford was Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker III at Seacoast Bank and Senior Vice President and Wingman to the Chairman at First GREEN Bank.
  • Im excited to join the talented team at Climate First Bank and work closely with Ken again, said Ford, a fifth generation DeLand native.
  • Climate First Bank is a values-based community bank offering a complete, full-service portfolio of simple and easy-to-use traditional banking products.

Climate First Bank to Open Second Branch in Orlando, Fla.

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
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Established by notable Central Florida entrepreneur, banking veteran, and environmentalist Ken LaRoe, Climate First Bank will eclipse the legacy of LaRoes previous bank, First GREEN Bank, with its heavy focus on affordable renewable energy lending and financing.

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  • Established by notable Central Florida entrepreneur, banking veteran, and environmentalist Ken LaRoe, Climate First Bank will eclipse the legacy of LaRoes previous bank, First GREEN Bank, with its heavy focus on affordable renewable energy lending and financing.
  • Climate First Bank opened its original flagship location in St. Petersburg, Fla. in June 2021 and since then has financed over $40 million in projects.
  • Climate First Bank is a values-based community bank offering a complete, full-service portfolio of simple and easy-to-use traditional banking products.
  • Eco-conscious customers will find dedicated loan options for solar photovoltaic (PV), energy retrofits and infrastructure to help combat the climate crisis.

Partners Group and Glenfarne Group Announce EnfraGen Partnership with GivePower to Fund Clean Energy and Clean Water Projects in Colombia

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Since its founding in 2014, GivePower has completed over 2,500 projects across 23 countries, changing the lives of more than half a million people.

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  • Since its founding in 2014, GivePower has completed over 2,500 projects across 23 countries, changing the lives of more than half a million people.
  • Over the next few years, EnfraGen, will be funding several essential impact infrastructure projects in Colombia, where EnfraGen subsidiary, Prime Energia, operates.
  • These infrastructure projects include solar microgrids, solar water farms and other projects focused on providing access to clean water and clean energy to some of the most at-risk communities throughout the country.
  • GivePower is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to extending the environmental and social benefits of clean, renewable energy around the globe.

PACE Funding Group Changes Name to Home Run Financing, Adds Unsecured Loan Product to Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing Option

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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LOS GATOS, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PACE Funding Group, LLC announced today that it has changed its name to Home Run Financing and has added a new, unsecured loan product called Home Run Loans.

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  • LOS GATOS, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PACE Funding Group, LLC announced today that it has changed its name to Home Run Financing and has added a new, unsecured loan product called Home Run Loans.
  • The company started in California in 2014 as a single product company: Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for renewable energy, energy- and water-efficiency projects, and later, for storm-hardening and other public benefit home improvements.
  • "Home Run Financing is the only financing provider in the residential sector offering both PACE and unsecured loans to homeowners," said Robert Giles, CEO of Home Run Financing.
  • Contractors can register via the program's website to provide Home Run Loans and/or PACE financing.

CastleGreen Finance Closes the Largest C-PACE Project in Connecticut

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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In partnership with Lexington Partners LLC, the property developer, and the Connecticut Green Bank, the program administrator for the state of Connecticut C-PACE program, CastleGreen Finance is delighted to be part of the largest C-PACE transaction to date in Connecticut.

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  • In partnership with Lexington Partners LLC, the property developer, and the Connecticut Green Bank, the program administrator for the state of Connecticut C-PACE program, CastleGreen Finance is delighted to be part of the largest C-PACE transaction to date in Connecticut.
  • CastleGreen Finance has facilitated approval of the $13.7 million C-PACE project through the Connecticut Green Banks C-PACE program.
  • We are excited to see CastleGreen Finance closing their first project in Connecticut; the largest C-PACE project to date, in the state.
  • CastleGreen Finance, in partnership with X-Caliber Capital, is a private capital source focused on Commercial PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing.