Barry County commissioners advance PACE program plan with 7–1 vote, call public hearing The Barry County Board unanimously approved several routine items and voted 7–1 on Feb. 18, 2025, to adopt Resolution No. 25-7, signaling intent to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing program and to schedule a public hearing; one commissioner said his opposition could shift after further outreach.

Barry County is on the verge of launching a groundbreaking PACE financing program to boost energy efficiency, but one commissioner's vote could change everything.

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Missouri committee votes 11-0 to advance HB 1734, a low-interest erosion loan program for homeowners The Missouri House Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources voted unanimously to pass House Bill 1734, which would create a low-interest financing option for homeowners to address serious erosion problems; the bill advanced out of committee and the panel adjourned.

The Missouri House Committee just voted unanimously to advance a game-changing bill that offers homeowners low-interest loans to tackle serious erosion issues!

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Spruce Root tells House Tribal Affairs Committee it is expanding CDFI lending and regional programs in Southeast Alaska Spruce Root executive director Elena Peterson told the House Tribal Affairs Committee Spruce Root is operating as a native CDFI with a $5M+ loan portfolio, targeted technical assistance, an $8M Tongass Energy Bank and a Seacoast Trust that aims to scale to $100M to sustain regional Indigenous economic development programs.

Spruce Root is transforming Southeast Alaska's economy by empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs with over $5 million in loans and innovative support programs.

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Alaska committee urges federal flexibility on Rural Health Transformation Program timeline Lawmakers discussed House Joint Resolution 32 asking Alaska's governor and congressional delegation to seek more time and flexibility from CMS so the state can pass and implement multiple bills tied to Rural Health Transformation Program funding; members debated priorities, implementation capacity and language on sustainable financing.

Alaska lawmakers are pushing for more time and flexibility from federal health authorities to ensure effective implementation of vital new legislation.

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Committee weighs S.138 changes to commercial CPACE: remove voter approval, expand administrator options The Natural Resources & Energy committee heard from Mr. Yaki of the CFAES Alliance on S.138, a bill to authorize commercial property‑assessed clean energy (CPACE) districts; he urged removing a voter‑approval requirement, shifting disclosure duties to capital providers, and allowing municipalities, third parties or a state agency to serve as program administrators.

Vermont's Natural Resources & Energy committee is examining pivotal changes to S.138 that could streamline clean energy financing and shift power from voters to local governments!

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Senate Finance reviews bill to expand Vermont's PACE program to commercial properties Senate Finance examined S.138 on Feb. 17, which would create a commercial PACE (CPACE) subchapter allowing municipalities to enable private lenders to finance clean-energy projects via property tax assessments, change lien and lender rules for commercial projects, and set effective and enrollment dates.

Vermont is on the brink of revolutionizing clean energy financing for commercial properties with a new bill that could reshape how municipalities support renewable upgrades.

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Meridian council hears CPACE presentation, asks staff to return with lenders and developers for deeper review City economic development staff briefed council on IdahoCPACE financing, outlining eligible projects and administrative requirements; councilmembers expressed caution about staff time and lender mechanics and asked staff to convene financing experts and developers for follow-up.

Meridian's City Council is diving deep into the new Idaho CPACE program, exploring how it could revolutionize financing for clean energy and resilience projects, but is cautious about the economic benefits.

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Council moves to begin DEQ loan process for sewer work; lawyer says $4.5M available with partial forgiveness The council considered Resolution 25161 to start a DEQ sewer revenue bond loan process for up to $4.5 million, with about $500,000 potentially forgiven and a 22-year term at roughly 0.95% interest; the city attorney's firm will apply to the state bond commission on the city's behalf.

New Iberia is set to tackle aging sewer infrastructure with a groundbreaking $4.5 million loan, featuring a potential $500,000 forgiveness and ultra-low interest rates!

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$10M+ invested, $450M+ in loans, 3.7B sq ft in Building Performance Partnership. Sustainable climate finance in action. 🔗 bit.ly/4nUUxby #SustainableFinancing

San Jose council approves documents to pursue $1.25 billion CCCFA clean‑energy revenue bond structure Council approved staff recommendations to pursue a CCCFA tax‑exempt revenue bond transaction (not to exceed $1.25 billion) to prepay long‑term energy supply via Morgan Stanley and CCCFA, with staff outlining risks (volumetric, market, counterparty) and estimated initial savings and costs.

San Jose City Council just greenlit a groundbreaking $1.25 billion clean-energy bond deal that promises significant savings and a sustainable future!

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RCEA authorizes development of joint prepay transaction with Desert Community Energy using CCCFA conduit Directors approved moving forward with development and negotiation of a joint prepaid PPA financing arrangement (using the California Community Choice Financing Authority) with Desert Community Energy, authorizing staff to pursue terms with a minimum target of about 8% lifetime savings and to join CCCFA pending favorable final terms.

The Redwood Coast Energy Authority is taking a bold step towards significant energy savings by exploring a joint prepaid financing deal that could yield over $20 million in cumulative savings!

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BDC Capital outlines recycling loan fund: loans $50,000'$500,000, flexible terms to help reuse and recycling businesses BDC Capital described the Massachusetts Recycling Loan Fund and other financing products available to recycling and reuse businesses, noting loans typically range from $50,000 to $500,000 with terms up to 10 years and options to work alongside banks or state grants. BDC said reuse businesses are eligible and the fund aims to be flexible for niche

BDC Capital is revolutionizing recycling in Massachusetts with flexible loans ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, designed specifically for businesses that need support when traditional lenders can't help.

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Virginia Lottery warns long-term funding shortfall for casino regulation; urges planning for gaming commission financing The Virginia Lottery told the General Assembly subcommittee that licensing fees now fund casino regulation but will not sustain the agency indefinitely, citing an estimated $7 million annual gap and urging the legislature to plan funding for a future Virginia Gaming Commission.

The Virginia Lottery warns of a looming $7 million funding shortfall for casino regulation, urging lawmakers to rethink long-term financing for a sustainable gaming future.

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Committee OKs measure to let St. Louis join Missouri Clean Energy District for CPACE financing The committee voted 6-0 to give Board Bill 80 a due-pass recommendation, authorizing St. Louis to join the Missouri Clean Energy District (MCED) and thereby allow property owners access to an additional administrator for Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) financing; sponsors said the program is voluntary and uses no city tax dollars.

St. Louis is one step closer to unlocking new funding for clean energy projects as a key committee votes unanimously to join the Missouri Clean Energy District!

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Texas City Leads Nation in Innovative PACE Program for Property Upgrades Texas city pioneers PACE program, enhancing property value through energy-efficient upgrades.

Houston is leading the charge with PACE financing, allowing property owners to save big on upgrades while boosting their bottom line!

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Energy Commission proposes expanded rebate measures for home insulation projects Commission suggests including additional home insulation measures for financing alongside existing rebates.

Colorado’s energy efficiency initiative is on the brink of transformation as stakeholders push for expanded financing options that could save homeowners more than ever before!

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US firms rally on green momentum as ESG funds soar past $17T by 2025, reshaping investment landscape. 🌱 #ESGInvesting #SustainableFinancing learn how i got $1256 grant for my business: tinyurl.com/financialhel...

New Hampshire Board approves $2.5M bond application for fire station construction Board chair authorized to sign bond application for new fire station funding

Swanzey is taking a bold step toward a safer future with a $2.5 million bond approved for a new fire station!

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Challenges threaten to reverse progress – Luvindao at Geneva Commonwealth meeting Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao is leading a Namibian delegation at the Commonwealth Health Ministers’ Meeting in Geneva. The meeting, which was underway over the weekend, is being held under the theme ‘Investing in Health: Sustainable Financing for an Equitable Commonwealth’. The ministry in a statement says Luvindao at the meeting highlighted that the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, mental health issues, and the health impacts of climate change, coupled with declining donor financing, threaten to reverse years of progress in pursuit of universal health coverage. “She underscored that it is imperative that Commonwealth member states recognise that sustainable health financing is not a mere expense, but a vital investment in our collective socio-economic future,” says statement reads. Photo: Contributed The post Challenges threaten to reverse progress – Luvindao at Geneva Commonwealth meeting appeared first on The Namibian.

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Sustainable Financing in SCO Countries: Russia Leads Russia presents sustainable financing best practices to SCO countries, promoting ESG principles and regional architecture

in4u.org/sustainable-... Russia takes the lead in promoting #SustainableFinancing in #SCOcountries! With a focus on #ESGPrinciples, Russia is driving growth while ensuring environmental and social responsibility. #GreenInvestments #RussiaLeads #GreenFinance #SustainableDevelopment

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California legislature explores alternative financing to reduce utility costs Lawmakers propose securitization and public ownership to lower costs for utility projects.

California lawmakers are rethinking utility financing to potentially save consumers over 40% on electricity costs—could this be the game changer we need?

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Action Learning Cycle 9 is focused on Sustainable Financing for Youth-led Organisations, a returning topic from our previous cycles.

In this cycle we focus on practical strategies to help overcome financial challenges and uncover sustainable funding strategies.

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To Build Just and Sustainable Cities, We Need To Reclaim Community Banking
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EU continues to be a global leader on sustainable finance More than three years after the first transaction of our NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds, the EU has issued more than €65 billion of NGEU Green Bonds, setting the EU on track to becoming the large...

The EU continues to be a global leader on #sustainablefinancing ! 💶🌱
We are on track to becoming the largest issuer of #GreenBonds in the world!
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The discourse on #ClimateAction: #NetZero #justtransition , #Sustainablefinancing can only be complete with the involvement of many skills. lets train #Marketing & #Communications experts on Climate issues to enable appropriate packaging & dissemination of information #COP29

Neue -Episode: Warum nachhaltiges #Banking so komplex ist, aber lohnt: Hendrik Buhrs von @finanztip.bsky.social
& Jens Teubler erklären, was wichtige ist, wenn es um #Girokonto, #ETFs und grüne #Geldanlage geht wupperinst.org/a/wi/a/s/ad/...
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