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IPC & MCGB Partner on Solar for Multifamily Affordable Housing

Project typeSolar PV + Roof Replacement Loan typeProject Finance LocationGaithersburg, MD Building typeMultifamily Affordable Housing System size1.97 MW InstallersSolar Energy Services & Patuxent Engineering Total project cost$11.4 million Loan amount$2 million Projected annual energy production2,583,535 kWh Projected annual GHG reduction2,007 tons Solar PV + Roof Replacement · Gaithersburg, Maryland The Project Partnerships are at the heart of Inclusive Prosperity Capital, Inc.’s (IPC) approach to providing clean energy solutions for underserved communities and markets. In this case, IPC partnered with a group of lenders on the largest multifamily affordable housing rooftop solar project in Montgomery County, Maryland. The group included the Montgomery County Green Bank, NYCEEC, a NYC-based green bank, and Locus (formerly Virginia Community Capital), a community development financial institution (CDFI). Constructed in 1973, Seneca Village is a 58-building, 684-unit apartment complex on 40 acres in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The project includes a combined 1.97 MW rooftop solar PV array and new, energy-efficient roofs at the complex. Solar Energy Solutions is installing the solar arrays and Patuxent installed the roof. The solar PV system is expected to energize in the fall of 2023. The Montgomery County Green Bank led this transaction, which featured two facilities, one with participations from NYCEEC and Locus, and one from IPC. IPC provided $2 million of mezzanine debt to the property’s developer to ensure this project would be completed, rounding out the capital stack. This innovative partnership is a prime example of our dedication to working with other green banks and CDFIs to ensure everyone has access to the benefits of clean energy, especially in underserved markets. It provides a template for similar investments in multifamily affordable housing projects in the future. The Impact Seneca Village serves a range of households, 90% of which are low-to-moderate income.* In the first year, the property is projected to save $267,333 in energy costs as a result of the new solar PV array and energy-efficient roof upgrades. *Defined as 60% of area median income or below $6,540,975Projected lifetime energy cost savings

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Montgomery County Green Bank and Inclusive Prosperity Capital partnership will support the completion of a combined 1.97 MW rooftop solar array at Seneca Village

Montgomery County, MD (August 23, 2023) – A new partnership between the Montgomery County Green Bank and Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC) will support the completion of a combined 1.97 MW rooftop solar array at Seneca Village, a 58-building, 684-unit affordable housing apartment complex in Gaithersburg, MD. Upon completion in fall 2023, the project will be the largest rooftop solar project on multifamily affordable housing in Montgomery County. The project was catalyzed by a $5 million financing from the Montgomery County Green Bank as the lead lender, and participations from NYCEEC and Virginia Community Capital to install new energy-efficient roofs throughout the complex. Inclusive Prosperity Capital provided a subsequent $2.5 million loan to support the installation of the rooftop solar arrays. This marks the first transaction in which IPC and the Montgomery County Green Bank have partnered. “Leveraging innovative partnerships to establish flexible financing structures for clean energy initiatives is a fundamental component of the Montgomery County Green Bank’s mission,” says Montgomery County Green Bank’s CEO, Steve Morel. “We are excited to join forces with Inclusive Prosperity Capital to amplify funding for Montgomery County’s most significant solar venture at Seneca Village Apartments. We are enthusiastic about this initial endeavor and anticipate that it will be the first of numerous collaborative projects ahead.” “Inclusive Prosperity Capital is thrilled to partner with Montgomery County Green Bank in supporting the Seneca Village project, the largest integrated affordable housing and renewable energy project in the County,” said Kerry O’Neill, IPC’s CEO. “This initiative aligns perfectly with our mission to partner with green banks, developers, and lenders across the country focusing on underserved markets and communities that are too often left out of the benefits of the clean energy transition.” Kristine Musademba, Associate Manager of Clean Energy Transactions at IPC added, “We are proud to support the largest project of its kind in the County with this creative financing solution that can serve as a model for future clean energy projects on multifamily affordable housing.  We look forward to continued collaboration with Montgomery County Green Bank and other like-minded partners in the months and years to come.” With the solar array and new energy efficient roof upgrades, Seneca Village Apartments is projected save 2,583,535 kWh in energy, generate more than $300,000 in annual savings, and mitigate 2,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide greenhouse gas emissions per year. About the Montgomery County Green Bank  The Montgomery County Green Bank is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping businesses and residents affordably implement energy efficiency and clean energy solutions. The Montgomery County Green Bank supports Montgomery County, MD by driving investment into energy efficiency and clean energy through lending and investment partners in the region. These efforts include working with homeowners, renters, and commercial entities of all varieties. For more information, visit www.mcgreenbank.org. Media contact: Tyniah McDuffie, Director of Communications About Inclusive Prosperity Capital Inclusive Prosperity Capital, Inc. (“IPC”) is a not-for-profit clean energy investment fund scaling financing solutions for traditionally underserved markets and credits. IPC maintains a robust solar development, lending, and ownership platform focused on traditionally underserved markets including projects on municipal, nonprofit, faith-based, small-to-medium commercial business, affordable housing, rural cooperatives, and tribal land properties. We believe everyone should have access to the benefits of clean energy, helping to deliver Inclusive Prosperity. For more information about Inclusive Prosperity Capital, please visit https://www.inclusiveprosperitycapital.org.

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