Connecticut General Assembly Conservative Caucus

Schneider Electric and Citizens Energy Activate First-of-its-kind Microgrid at Daughters of Mary Campus

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Schneider Electric drives positive impact with one-of-a-kind microgrid for Daughters of Mary critical care facilities.

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  • Schneider Electric drives positive impact with one-of-a-kind microgrid for Daughters of Mary critical care facilities.
  • "We are so proud to celebrate this massive feat for renewables today," said Kennedy, who joined Citizens Energy to develop new business opportunities.
  • The project transforms the 137-acre campus into a groundbreaking renewable energy hub, using green energy to power four standalone buildings and reduce energy costs for the organization.
  • "I applaud the pioneering vision of the Daughters of Mary to continue innovating the energy system on their campus," DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes said.

Connecticut Innovations Launches VentureClash Climate Edition

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Monday, August 15, 2022

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connecticut Innovations (CI), along with Connecticut Green Bank, the Department of Economic & Community Development, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, today announced the launch of VentureClash Climate Edition, a networking and pitch event that brings together companies and thought leaders solving real-world climate issues.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Connecticut Innovations (CI), along with Connecticut Green Bank, the Department of Economic & Community Development, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, today announced the launch of VentureClash Climate Edition, a networking and pitch event that brings together companies and thought leaders solving real-world climate issues.
  • "The launch of VentureClash Climate Edition coincides with the launch of our newest ClimateTech Fund, which will put $100 million of capital to work," said Konstantine Drakonakis, fund manager of Connecticut Innovations' ClimateTech Fund.
  • VentureClash Climate Edition is looking for international and domestic companies interested in building a presence in Connecticut that offer solutions across, but not limited to, four main industry sectors: energy, water, waste and mobility.
  • Managed by Connecticut Innovations, VentureClash scans the globe for early-stage companies that are looking to land and expand in Connecticut.

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

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.