Entries by Rudy Sturk

Small Business Energy Advantage Program Continues to Grow; Surpasses $100 Million in Loans Since 2018

Eversource’s program is supported through a financing agreement with Amalgamated Bank and the Green Liberty Note offerings from the Connecticut Green Bank   Hartford, CT (November 13, 2024) – The Connecticut Green Bank and Amalgamated Bank recently celebrated the cumulative purchase of $100 million in loans through Eversource’s Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA) program, which […]

October 2024 Contractor Updates

October Contractor updates: Join our Contractor Network to co-brand with us. Expand your visibility and demonstrate your commitment to helping homeowners thrive. Learn more at https://www.ctgreenbank.com/contractor-solutions/cobranding/ Upcoming trainings can be found here. Stay tuned for an upcoming Request for Proposals Opportunity for EPC Services for a portfolio of Affordable Multifamily Housing projects! ​ Commercial solar contractors: If you are interested in becoming […]

Connecticut Green Bank Seeks Qualified Vendors to Provide Services Related to Energy and Environmental Areas

Request for qualifications aimed at vendors with specialized capabilities to support key Green Bank initiatives   HARTFORD, Conn. (Sept. 10, 2024) – The Connecticut Green Bank is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Qualifications to establish a pool of qualified vendors (consultants, technical professionals, engineers, and others), including women and minority owned […]

Strong Citizen Engagement Pushes Connecticut Green Bank Subsidiary’s Eleventh Investment Offering Over Its Maximum Raise Amount  

Nine consecutive raises have exceeded their maximums, more than $3.0 million has been raised cumulatively from investors in Connecticut and across the country    Hartford, CT (August 12, 2024) – CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, successfully closed their eleventh Green Liberty offering, surpassing its maximum raise amount for […]

Hartford ParkScore Assessment Report Released

Report captures state of Hartford’s parks from data captured by youth interns working with Trust for Public Land, Blue Hills Civic Association, and Connecticut Green Bank   HARTFORD, Conn. (August 8, 2024) – The Trust for Public Land (TPL), Blue Hills Civic Association (BHCA), and the Connecticut Green Bank are pleased to announce the release […]

Connecticut Insurance Department highlights urgent need for Climate Smart Technology in Affordable Housing

HARTFORD, CT – August 7, 2024 — Commissioner Andrew N. Mais shared that the Connecticut Insurance Department, in collaboration with key partners, released a report on the pressing need for climate smart technology in affordable housing. The report, titled “Emerging Public Health Needs for Climate Smart Technology in Connecticut Affordable Housing,” underscores the critical importance […]

Connecticut Green Bank and OCOsink empower commercial building owners to make energy efficiency improvements  

New partnership combines the benefits of C-PACE financing with OCOsink’s process to simplify the creation of complex projects with an increased return on investment    Hartford, CT (August 1, 2024) – The Connecticut Green Bank announces a new partnership with OCOsink, a West Hartford-based energy consultant, designed to help commercial building owners develop and manage […]

Connecticut Green Bank Seeks New Lending Partners to Continue Growth of Successful Smart-E Loan Program

Launched in 2013, Smart-E helps residents improve the energy efficiency, resilience, and safety of their homes through a network of participating lenders and vetted contractors   Hartford, CT (July 22, 2024) – The Connecticut Green Bank today announced that it is seeking lenders interested in joining their Smart-E loan program through an open Request for […]