Join CDFA as we kick off the new year with the return of the Fundamentals of Economic Development Finance Course on January 24-25, 2024! This course is the foundation for all of CDFA's educational offerings and will help attendees understand the variety of development finance tools available including bonds, tax credits, tax increment financing (TIF), federal financing programs, RLFs, Opportunity Zones, and access to capital lending resources.

The Council of Development Finance Agencies is now accepting applications for Vice President, Development Finance. This position leads CDFA's development finance practice and is responsible for ensuring CDFA delivers on its research projects, resource collection, educational offerings, partnerships, and content creation. Want to join the CDFA family in Columbus, Ohio? Email your cover letter, resume, salary request, and three professional references to jobs@cdfa.net.

In a significant move towards fostering economic growth and promoting sustainable development, Wagoner County announces the approval of the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program (C-PACE). Administered through INCOG, the C-PACE program, designed to facilitate energy-efficient upgrades in commercial buildings, enables property owners to access long-term financing for qualified projects.

New Hampshire's Department of Energy has requested a $70 million federal grant to expand community solar programs for low-income residents, an infusion of funds that supporters say could lower energy bills, accelerate decarbonization, and perhaps even catalyze the development of much-needed affordable housing.

The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating $3 million to help two tribal college campuses shift to clean energy. The funding will assist Blackfeet Community College in Montana and Turtle Mountain Community College in North Dakota in lowering their operating expenses and building a solid foundation for clean energy education. These colleges will then serve as examples for others to follow in adopting clean energy practices.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $173.9 million in new loans and grants under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program's Comprehensive and Elements categories, which is funded under the Inflation Reduction Act. The awards will support energy efficiency, electrification, clean energy, low embodied carbon materials, and climate resilience improvements in 30 HUD-assisted multifamily properties for low-income individuals and families.

Homeowners in the unincorporated areas of Placer County can continue to access Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) home improvement financing through Home Run Financing, in accordance with a unanimous vote by the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The Board voted to extend approval for another five years, showing confidence in the program and an appreciation for its benefits for Placer County homeowners.

Clean energy legislation seven years in the making was signed into law after the Michigan governor convened a big gathering in Detroit to commemorate the big day. Proponents of the massive overhaul say it will reduce pollution in communities, boost savings on energy costs, and add thousands of new jobs while setting the state's climate agenda toward producing 100% of its energy from carbon-free sources by 2040.

Intro Bond Finance WebCourse
March 4-5, 2024 - Daily: 12:00-5:00 PM Eastern

Advanced Bond Finance WebCourse
March 6-7, 2024 - Daily: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern

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