CFDI Readiness for Clean Energy Lending
In collaboration with Community Sustainability Partners, Forsyth Street Advisors, Bright Power, and Sustainable Capital Advisors, the Housing Partnership Network (HPN) CDFI Readiness Cohort has created a comprehensive framework to support CDFIs in developing clean energy lending strategies. This framework includes seven essential elements: organizational strategy, capacity assessment, customer strategy, clean energy products, capital strategy, underwriting standards, and tracking and reporting mechanisms.
Key tools provided to CDFIs during the program:
Clean Energy Lending Organizational Self-Assessment Tool: Helps evaluate readiness and identify areas for improvement.
Portfolio Pipeline Decision Tree for High Performance Buildings: Assists in decision-making for energy-efficient project investments.
50-State Database: Comprehensive database of state-level energy policies, market conditions, and performance metrics.
Capitalization Sources for Clean Energy Lending: Provides guidance on accessing funding sources, including federal and state programs.
Tracking and Reporting Emissions Impacts Guide: Supports CDFIs in monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas reductions and energy savings.