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Today we're announcing that Rewiring America, Enterprise Community Partners, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), United Way, and Habitat for Humanity International have applied for $9.5 billion in funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund as new entity: Power Forward Communities. Power Forward Communities’ housing decarbonization program will serve the residents and owners of our country’s 124 million single-family and multifamily housing units through a strategy that will deliver more than 80 percent of financial assistance funds to low-income and disadvantaged communities. Our application is already supported by 321 partners who have pledged to decarbonize housing units across 46 states and every EPA region in partnership with Power Forward Communities over the seven year life of the program. https://lnkd.in/ebj8yAWt

🏢 Commercial Real Estate Leaders: Is Your Portfolio Ready for Virginia's Clean Energy Future? Attention CRE owners, developers, and managers! The 2024 Virginia Clean Energy Summit (October 16-17, Richmond) is your gateway to unlocking significant value in your real estate portfolio. Did you know? ✅ Properties with green certifications command 6-10% higher rents[4]. ✅ Energy-efficient buildings have 9.5% higher occupancy rates[4]. ✅ Decarbonized buildings can reduce operational costs by up to 30%[4]. At the summit, discover: 1. How upcoming Virginia energy policies will impact your bottom line. 2. Innovative financing models for clean energy retrofits. 3. Strategies to increase property values through decarbonization. 4. Tech solutions that tenants are demanding in 2024 and beyond. Don't risk being left behind: Learn how leading CRE firms are leveraging clean energy to boost NOI and asset value. Register now for the Virginia Clean Cities' Virginia Clean Energy Summit: https://lnkd.in/eesUJaPg Join forward-thinking peers who are turning energy challenges into competitive advantages. Your future tenants (and investors) will thank you. #SustainableBuildings #Decarbonization #CRE #VirginiaRealEstate #CleanEnergyROI

Today is not the day to celebrate. The celebration of this date is closely tied to the experience of hardship and loss of culture felt by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We work closely with Traditional Owners in our ecosystem restoration work and recognise that in doing so, we are learning from the longest-standing land managers on Earth. We will continue to listen and continue to learn as we work towards a better future. By listening to our networks, we know that changing the date matters. To allow for personal reconciliation action, Greenfleet is giving our team the choice to work today and substitute an alternative day as leave. Our nation should be celebrated but there other days to do it. #Reconciliation #ClimateAction #GreenfleetTeam #ChangeTheDate #NotADayToCelebrate

One for the salmon! I recently saw a Carbon Pulse headline saying Microsoft accounted for more than 90% of durable carbon removals over the first half of 2024--I can't speak to that specific number, but it has been so cool using my corporate law background to support this work and it's so exciting seeing these announcements roll out. #carbonremoval #carboncapture #climatechange

IRRR demographic and quality-of-life data to use in you grant writing.

The Kidd Family in South Carolina wanted to ensure that their forests continued to provide green space for the future. Here's what they had to say about enlisting with LandYield: "If by utilizing our forests, small landowners can make a cumulative difference in reducing carbon footprints while making some additional funds for maintenance, all the better!" https://hubs.la/Q01_CFVF0 #CarbonOffsets #CarbonProgram #EnvironmentalStewardship #LandStewardship #LandManagement

We recently asked our Colleagues what Home means to them and this is what our Programs Director - Nixon had to share.... 🏡 Home Equals Security 🏡 For me, a home is more than just a place to live; it's a sanctuary, a place of comfort and security. It's where we create lasting memories, where we find solace after a long day, and where our dreams take root. I've also come to realize that a home without clean water, land rights, and protection from climate change is not a home at all. It's a fundamental human right to have access to these essentials, and it's heartbreaking to know that many are still denied these basic needs. That's why I'm passionate about supporting the #HomeEquals campaign, especially during #UrbanOctober. We need to come together to ensure that every person on this planet has access to clean water, land rights, and a secure environment to call home. Let's be the change we wish to see in the world. Join us in this important mission, so we can truly say that every home is a place of safety, comfort, and security for all. Together, we can make a difference. 💪💙 #HomeEquals #SecureHomes #CleanWater #LandRights #ClimateChange #habitatforhumanity #habitatforhumanitykenya #MakeADifference

🌱 Exciting Funding Opportunity! Metro Denver Nature Alliance (Metro DNA) is ready to invest approximately $30K in 3-5 Regional Vision Demonstration Projects by year-end! They're seeking projects that aim to bolster habitat protection, connectivity, and equitable access to nature in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties. These projects should be feasible for completion within a year. Consider integrating this into your existing work or more localized efforts. While matching funds are not required, they are encouraged. Non-profit and governmental groups encouraged to apply. The insights gained from these pilot projects will lay the foundation for a future regional collective impact model, and assist with securing greater and more sustainable resources! Key Grant Information (Click for Full Details): - Join the virtual open house this Monday, October 23 at 2 pm to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFjTec8Y - Submission deadline: November 15 - Grant award announcements: December 15

Not all redevelopments take the easy path. Learn how environmental challenges were overcome to combine historic preservation and new construction to offer deeply affordable units in the Bancroft neighborhood.

📣 Nonprofit solar adoption and community climate resiliency are on the rise with the IRA’s Direct Pay provision! 🏘️ The Watts-Willowbrook Church of Christ in Compton, California, recently installed a 12 kW rooftop solar and upcoming battery storage system. It hopes to harness the savings through solar financing and Direct Pay to transform its organization into a community safety center and resiliency hub. ☀️ Through innovative solar financing, the church went solar with RE-volv for zero-down and started saving money on their energy bills on day one! 📈The Direct Pay provision allows tax-exempt organizations, like The Brook, to receive 30% or more in cash back on the cost of the solar system. 💪As CleanTechnica reports, the church's ability to provide AC during heatwaves and air filtration when the air quality index becomes too high represents a major win for clean air and energy advocates and organizers in Southern Los Angeles. Find out how more nonprofits can leverage savings through solar like The Brook! 🔗 ➡️ https://loom.ly/f5cXMO8