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IPC Completes Flagship Queens, NY Carport Project

PV Carport · Solar PPA · Queens, NY The Project Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC) partnered with Mission Energy, a national solar developer and contractor serving the nonprofit market, to install a solar PV system on the campus of the Immaculate Conception Monastery, a cornerstone house of worship in Jamaica, Queens. Immaculate Conception also serves as the Provincial Office for the Passionists of St. Paul of the Cross Province, a worldwide religious order that is deeply committed to caring for the environment. The 375-kW carport system was installed by EmPower Solar, one of the greater NYC region’s leading residential and commercial installers, with more than 50 MW of distributed solar and storage capacity installed since 2003. Located within city limits, this is IPC’s first project energized in NYC and New York State and first solar carport. The Impact The energy produced by the 375-kW system will offset significant energy costs for the campus, which includes a monastery, a house of worship, and a school. The project allows Immaculate Conception to monetize its parking lot to benefit its community of faith and further its mission. In addition, the carport provides important shade for Immaculate Conception’s visitors while reducing the urban heat island effect.This is one of many projects the Passionists organization has completed with IPC in an effort to mitigate climate change and promote clean energy in response to Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical Laudato si’, which calls for “swift and unified global action” on climate change and environmental degradation.

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Developing Long Island’s 1st Municipal Solar + Storage System

Rooftop PV + Battery Storage · Solar PPA · East Hampton, NY The Project Partnering with the New York Power Authority (NYPA), Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC) developed a rooftop solar PV + battery storage system for the Town of East Hampton, New York. Installed by Solar Liberty, a leading solar EPC developer with over 20 years of experience, the 76-kW solar PV and 60-kW battery storage system is the first municipal solar + storage system on Long Island. It is also IPC’s first project on Long Island and the first that includes solar plus storage. The Impact The electricity generated by the solar PV system will charge the 60-kW battery, providing resilient generating capacity for the Town. The system offsets a portion of the energy costs for the building via credits from the energy produced, and any additional energy credits will be allocated to other buildings on the Town Hall campus. The project will contribute to the Town’s goal of generating 100% of its community electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

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IPC Energizes its 1st Massachusetts SMART Commercial Solar Project

Rooftop Solar PV | Community Solar | Medfield, MA The Project Inclusive Prosperity Capital is proud to announce the completion and energization of its first commercial solar PV system in Massachusetts, a 186-kW rooftop array developed in partnership with national solar developer Clean Footprint,Massachusetts-based EPC Green Earth Roofing Solutions, and 106 Adams, LLC. The system, located at 106 Adams Street in Medfield, MA, is a commercial property home to three small businesses supporting the broader Medfield community. The project was developed via the Massachusetts SMART program’s virtual net metering offering. The Impact The standalone system model provides the property owner with annual lease payments, generating additional revenue and supporting local economic development. IPC partnered with Arcadia Power to contract the electricity generated with a local business to receive a 10% savings on their electric bill.

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IPC x Mission Energy

In 2020, Inclusive Prosperity Capital partnered with Mission Energy to make energy improvements possible for their customers utilizing the Solar Power Purchase Agreement. This is just one example of how Green Banks partnering together can make communities stronger, greener, and more resilient. Who is Mission Energy? Mission Energy provides turnkey solar and energy efficiency project development, funding, and implementation services for nonprofit organizations. Whether your interest is in reducing your energy costs or monetizing land or other real estate assets, Mission Energy does the hard work so you don’t have to. Why is IPC involved? IPC has partnered with Mission Energy to provide capital for their solar and energy efficiency projects. Mission Energy develops projects for nonprofits such as religious organizations, hospitals, schools, and other institutions. To date, IPC and Mission Energy have closed on 3 solar PPA projects with more underway. The Right Resources to Help Meet Your Goals Mission Energy provides trusted and proven project development, management and financing services that meet the unique needs of nonprofit organizations. Our team of dedicated experts, and a diverse and experienced Advisory Board, provides the critical resources that nonprofit organizations require to advance innovative energy projects that reduce financial risk and uncertainty.

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IPC x BlocPower

In 2019, BlocPower approached Inclusive Prosperity Capital to provide no-cost customer financing for heat pump upgrades to small- and mid-sized properties in urban areas. IPC worked with BlocPower to assemble a financing structure that helped BlocPower catalyze its project development pipeline, scale deployment and, in 2020, attract interest and investment from Goldman Sachs’ prestigious Urban Investment Group. Who is BlocPower? BlocPower is a climate tech startup creating smarter, healthier, greener buildings for all by reducing the barriers to money-saving, quality-of-life-improving green building retrofits. BlocPower provides turnkey engineering, financing, and project implementation services for clients in front line communities across the country. Why is IPC involved? IPC structured a $5M energy efficiency creditfacility for BlocPower to launch its first financing product in their target market of owners with few financing options. These markets include nonprofits, multifamily properties, small and medium commercial properties. Creating Resilience & Equity Through Technology BlocPower’s innovative financing model increases access to heat pump technology for low-to-moderate income and environmental justice communities. Through an energy service agreement, a leaseon the equipment that includes operations and maintenance, BlocPower delivers an affordable solution for building electrification retrofits. Brooklyn-based Energy Technology Startup BlocPower was founded with a mission to leverage the forces of technology and finance to create clean energy projects and better living conditions for Americans living in inner cities. These communities are underserved by traditional energy services companies because they are considered too small, too costly, or too risky. Heat Pump Benefits Heat pumps use electricity, not combustion of fossil fuels, to comfortably and efficiently heat and coola space. They offer precise temperature control and filter the air they deliver to create healthy living environments in all climates.

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IPC x Fleet Development

Inclusive Prosperity Capital partnered with Fleet Development to fund the installation of solar on 3 properties serving 128 units of deeply affordable housing in rural Oregon. IPC used the Catalyst term loan, with some modifications, to make the project work with the properties’ existing USDA and HUD financing. This solution solved financing challenges and set a precedent that will enable similar projects in the future. This is just another example of how mission aligned organizations partnering together can make communities stronger, greener, and more resilient. Who is Fleet Development? Fleet Development connects affordable housing properties with clean energy through rooftop and community solar projects that create value for residents, owners, investors, and housing agencies. Fleet’s experienced executive team has significant expertise in development, management, and consulting in the affordable housing industry. Why is IPC involved? IPC used structured a term debt solution for solar projects on a portfolio of USDA-RD and HUD-supported affordable housing properties in Oregon, Californiaand other states. Fleet had developed a model to overcome regulatory barriers that have traditionally prohibited this project type but was unable to secure an appropriate financing partner until it found IPC. Creating Resilience & Equity Fleet develops rooftop and community solar projects for owners of subsidized multifamily housing. Fleet’s methodology enables no-cost entry to solar projects that: Bringing Renewable Energy to Affordable Housing Fleet Development’s experienced executive team has significant expertise in development, management, and consulting in the affordable housing industry. Fleet develops rooftop and community solar projects for owners of subsidized multifamily housing. Their approach has no upfront costs and is budget neutral.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): Solar engineering services and operations and maintenance provider for commercial-scale solar portfolio

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR SOLAR ENGINEERING SERVICES AND OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE PROVIDER FOR COMMERCIAL SOLAR PORTFOLIO I. PURPOSE Inclusive Prosperity Capital (“IPC”) is seeking proposals from qualified contractors (“Contractor”) to provide operations and maintenance and engineering services for IPC’s commercial-scale solar asset portfolio. II. IPC BACKGROUND Inclusive Prosperity Capital, Inc. is a not-for-profit investment fund that scales energy financing solutions through program partners into projects in underserved markets and communities. Existing at the intersection of clean energy finance, community development, and climate impact, IPC seeks to increase capital access for low-to-moderate income communities and unconventional credits such as non-profits, faith-based institutions, affordable housing providers, schools, and small businesses. Through our suite of financing products and channel partner network, IPC seeks to reduce the burden of energy costs on low- and moderate-income residents, improve the health and resiliency of homes and multifamily buildings, and help enhance the financial sustainability of businesses and non-profits in underserved communities. IPC is a strategic partner of the Connecticut Green Bank in Connecticut and is focused on scaling and expanding the successful green bank financing model into other states and regions by accessing new capital sources. “Exhibit A in the RFP document” provides an indication of the size and type of IPC’s current and expected portfolio through early 2023. VI. RFP TIMING AND MILESTONES Submission Process Each respondent shall carefully examine this RFP and any and all amendments, exhibits, revisions, and other data and materials provided with respect to this RFP. If the respondent requires any clarifications or interpretations of any kind in regard to this RFP, the respondent shall submit a written request electronically to solar@Inclusiveteam.org by October 31, 2022. IPC shall respond to such requests in kind, and may, if it so determines, disseminate such written responses to other prospective respondents. The following requirements must be observed for all proposals: Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on November 10, 2022. Proposals received after this time will not be considered. Proposals must be submitted electronically at the following email address: solar@Inclusiveteam.org. The subject line should be identified as: “IPC Commercial Solar O&M RFP Response.” IPC intends to review proposals and schedule interviews with respondents and appropriate staff members as deemed necessary. Key Dates: RFP Milestone: Estimated Date RFP Released: October 18, 2022 Clarification Questions Due: October 31, 2022 RFP Responses Due: November 10, 2022 Respondent Interviews: November 21 – December 2, 2022 Contractor Award Notification: December 15, 2022 Download the full RFP here.

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Amalgamated Bank Announces $15 million Loan for Decarbonization and Climate Resilience Initiatives

Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC) has received a loan for $15 million from mission-aligned partner Amalgamated Bank to expand its work in underserved communities and markets across the country. A subsidiary of Amalgamated Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: AMAL) Amalgamated Bank is a mission-driven, full-service commercial bank that empowers organizations and individuals to advance positive social and environmental change.   “IPC’s partnership with a forward-thinking financial institution like Amalgamated Bank is an important step in our continued growth.  IPC is excited to begin deploying Amalgamated’s capital with our programs and partners to accelerate decarbonization and address climate injustices.  Partnerships like those with Amalgamated make it possible to open markets and investment channels that make the built environment more resilient for everyone – the core mission of IPC,” said Kerry O’Neil, CEO, Inclusive Prosperity Capital.   With the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in the Senate (congratulations and thank you Senators!), including funding for a national climate bank with significant resources for low-income and disadvantaged communities, IPC is ready to scale up. As Joe Evans of Kresge Foundation said about the Amalgamated Bank loan , “…IPC provides a core piece of green banking infrastructure, bringing important project capital, technical expertise, products other community lenders can leverage…” Thank you Amalgamated for your investment and Kresge for risk mitigation support. The partnership with Amalgamated Bank and other funders like Kresge Foundation means we’re ready to get to work with all of you! Follow this link to read the article. For project inquiries contact us here.

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During the opening plenary of the ACEEE Finance Forum, Chief Strategy Officer, James McIntyre spoke to the work our team is doing in Ithaca with support of our partners.

The panel highlighted the exciting new endeavor that the City of Ithaca is embarking on with IPC partner BlocPower, to help the City reach the building decarbonization goals set under its Green New Deal, targeting carbon neutrality by 2030.   BlocPower is a climate tech startup creating smarter, greener, healthier buildings for all by reducing the barriers to money-saving, quality of-life-improving green building retrofits including installation of heat pump systems. BlocPower’s innovative financing model increases access to heat pump technology for low-to-moderate income and environmental justice communities. Through an energy service agreement, a lease on the equipment that includes operations and maintenance, BlocPower delivers an affordable solution for building electrification retrofits.   The panel focused on the role of IPC and our partners in decarbonization efforts throughout the city. One key part of the solution in Ithaca will involve the investment of capital into buildings that are converting to high efficiency heating and cooling solutions, including privately owned buildings.  IPC leverages our capital by investing in projects like these around the country, including creating a lending facility for organizations like BlocPower that allows them to scale the deployment of energy efficient technologies.    Contact us to learn more about how IPC can work with communities on developing financing strategies for decarbonization by emailing us at info@inclusiveteam.org 

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