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Investing in people and communities to build a clean energy economy that works for every American.

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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
🎧 Listen: Climate United CEO Beth Bafford joined Amir Kirkwood and Neda Arabshahi on the Next City podcast to explore how climate finance is pressing forward despite frozen federal funds. Check out the full podcast hosted by Oscar Perry Abello ➡️ nextcity.org/podcast/a-fe...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Catalytic clean energy projects like this in DeQueen, AR create value for local governments, school districts, & hard-working Americans. Federal funding freezes have slowed the capital flowing to energy infrastructure, but that won't stop us bringing benefits of clean power directly to communities.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Energy efficiency and renewable energy have the power to transform lives.   In Minneapolis, the Native American Community Clinic is going green to reduce energy costs and serve more community members in a healthy environment.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Thank you to the 40 members of Congress that signed on to an Amicus Brief supporting our petition for rehearing. Read the full brief: www.courtlistener.com/docket/69899...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Last night, Climate United & other GGRF awardees filed a rehearing petition, appealing the recent decision from a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court. The petition argues that the panel erred in its ruling by dismissing Constitutional and APA claims, which warrants review by the full court.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
🚨 BREAKING: U.S. Court of Appeals just ruled in favor of EPA's efforts to claw back billions of GGRF dollars that were legally obligated and disbursed last year. This is another hurdle in our fight to lower energy costs for the families and hardworking Americans who need it most.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
“Energy efficiency has been part of CPC’s approach for decades. It keeps rents down. It provides much better air quality and health outcomes. It creates resilience against storms. And yes, it addresses getting carbon out of the atmosphere.” - Sadie McKeown www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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How affordable housing can still go solar, despite Trump turbulence
The Trump admin is trying to claw back funding for low-income solar, but projects can still save residents money if local financing fills in the gaps.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
At a moment when energy costs are skyrocketing, Solar For All is projected to cut monthly energy bills for nearly one million rural, tribal and low-income households that need it most.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Our team at Climate United is not giving up on our vision of a cleaner, healthier future for all Americans. Senior Officer Cameron Oglesby shares her story in @triplepundit.bsky.social on why this work matters. ⬇️ www.triplepundit.com/story/2025/t...
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Fighting for America’s Moral Mandate: A Call-to-Action From a Young Climate Leader
In the past six months, the Donald Trump administration has made staff, program, and budget cuts that leave rural, coastal, and frontline communities vulnerable. But communities aren’t giving up on th...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Communities are paying the price for the EPA’s unlawful actions. Let’s work together to fill the gaps. 🤝 Read the Native Village of Port Heiden's story about how climate funding freezes are harming native Alaska communities counting on federal funds to lower energy costs. grist.org/climate/trum...
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They lost their jobs and funding under Trump. What did communities lose?
We asked those affected by federal climate and environment cuts to reach out. Their stories illuminate how these losses are reverberating across the country.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
BREAKING: The House just passed the budget bill, which will increase the cost of electricity & kill millions of good paying jobs while slashing critical infrastructure investments, making communities more vulnerable & taking money out of the pockets of hardworking Americans that can least afford it.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
☀️ We were honored to be a part of Scenic Hill Solar's ribbon cutting yesterday in De Queen, Arkansas! This project will generate affordable solar power for De Queen Public Schools & the local gov't that will save them over $2M in energy costs.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Big market gaps may leave 1/3 of Americans out of the clean energy transition. That's where we step in ➡️ Our strategy was built to unlock public and private capital to transform markets and improve lives across the country.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
The Native Village of Port Heiden is facing an extreme energy crisis. Just as affordable and reliable clean energy through the GGRF was within reach, the EPA illegally froze the funds — leaving Port Heiden and many communities like theirs in the dark.
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This Alaska Native fishing village was trying to power their town. Then came Trump's funding cuts.
Port Heiden is facing an energy crisis. A $300,000 grant from the EPA would have helped the community swap polluting diesel for cheaper, clean power.
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ImpactAlpha @impactalpha.com · 06/06/2025
☎️ @bethbaff.bsky.social of @climateunited.bsky.social, Justice Climate Fund’s Amir Kirkwood, NYCEEC’s Curtis Probst and others who are shaping a new market for green lending – even as litigation continues, Wednesday, June 11 at 10am PT / 1pm ET. #RSVP today. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
"The nearly one-third of the US population that lives in communities that lack access to capital could miss out on the benefits of this transition. When a third of the country is locked out of the benefits of clean energy, it means the market is failing..."
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Climate United was built to channel affordable capital from institutional investors to green projects – and still is
The key insight behind Climate United’s investment strategy: The shift to domestically produced clean energy is inevitable – but who benefits from the ...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Energy costs are skyrocketing & American families are paying the price. The solution? ➡️ Investing in clean energy and energy efficiency.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🚨NEW: A majority of voters — across party lines — support keeping the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. It's simple: delivering clean energy and jobs to communities across the country is popular; illegal attempts to derail the GGRF are not. Read the full poll: www.dataforprogress.org/blog/2025/5/...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Instead of taking up a frivolous court battle, the EPA should be celebrating new investments that create jobs, generate affordable energy, and save Americans money. This is bigger than our contract. Communities are relying on us. www.politico.com/news/2025/05...
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Appeals court questions EPA’s termination of $20B climate grants
But two Trump-appointed judges indicated they may consider this a contract claim that would have to be heard by a different court.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
⚡ New Report: The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will create transformative economic benefits for communities across the U.S. From coast to coast, clean energy projects are creating jobs, boosting manufacturing, and saving Americans money. Read the full analysis: energyinnovation.org/report/clean...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Every American deserves cleaner air, good-paying jobs, and affordable, reliable energy. That's what Congress promised through the GGRF program, and we're here to deliver for the communities we serve — not play politics. weareclimateunited.org/news/politic...
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Politics have no place in community investing - News - Climate United
Americans deserve better than to be collateral damage in a political score-settling fight unfolding in courtrooms and TV studios halfway across the country. They deserve what Congress promised: $20B i...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Hardworking American families are counting on us to do the job we were hired to do: invest in projects that improve lives.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
⬇️ This is what's on the line for working class Americans across the country. We need to get back to work.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Though this continued delay is disappointing, we know this is yet another curve in a long, winding road to the finish line. We're confident in the merits of our case and dedicated to delivering clean energy that lowers energy costs, creates jobs, cuts pollution, and boosts American manufacturing.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
“…the instability and uncertainty is not only going to impact what we can do today, but it's certainly going to impact the types of investments our country can make, what we can build, over the next 10 years, 20 years, 30 years." - Beth Bafford www.npr.org/2025/04/23/n...
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Environmental groups say Trump administration violated their free-speech rights
A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration violated the free-speech rights of nonprofits and municipalities that have had federal funding for climate and environmental projects frozen or cancelled.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
‼️ UPDATE: Late yesterday, both EPA and Citibank appealed Judge Chutkan's order. The Court of Appeals has now ordered an administrative stay, pausing access to our accounts and preventing EPA from acting on their grant termination while they gain deeper understanding of the order.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
🚨 BREAKING: A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction that prevents the EPA from acting on their unlawful termination of our grant agreement and orders Citibank to disperse funds for expenses incurred before the freeze.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Thriving small businesses = thriving American economy. That's why our electric trucks program invests in small businesses like Bianca's to improve their bottom line while building a stronger American supply chain and reducing air pollution for port communities.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
⭐️ Project Spotlight ⭐️ Native American Community Clinic plans to build a net-zero facility to serve an additional 3,000 patients annually & provide 83 affordable housing units. NACC hopes to use Climate United NEXT funds to reduce pollution & lower energy costs for the clinic & their residents.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
A strong, advanced energy economy benefits all of us⚡ That’s why we invest in solutions that transform communities and save hard-working Americans money, all while boosting domestic manufacturing, creating jobs, and reducing pollution.
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Phil Aroneanu @philaroneanu.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
The Quapaw Nation of Oklahoma is scoping a community solar microgrid that would generate $280,000 in savings, increase sovereignty, and reduce tribal members’ energy burden. Because of EPA’s freeze, they have to look elsewhere for financing, raising costs.
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Dozens of tribal energy self-sufficiency projects caught in EPA funding dispute
Quapaw Nation and 21 other tribal energy initiatives face uncertainty after EPA's $20 billion GGRF funding termination, with a court decision expected by Friday that could determine the future of Nati...
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Phil Aroneanu @philaroneanu.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Navajo Power Home is planning to electrify 5,000 homes in the Navajo Nation, with financing support from @climateunited.bsky.social — but those funds are now frozen. "They want Americans to be prioritized…well what about the first Americans, the ones that were here, the indigenous folks?”
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Clean energy in Native communities is at risk with EPA's green bank freeze
The Trump administration's effort to claw back funding for a clean energy program has hit hard in Native communities where solar and geothermal held promise.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Our work isn't about us. It's about putting people first, especially those who are too often the last to benefit from new tech & financing. Investing in rural, Tribal, & low-income communities has the power to transform markets & neighborhoods at the same time. www.newsweek.com/clean-energy...
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Clean energy in Native communities is at risk with EPA's green bank freeze
The Trump administration's effort to claw back funding for a clean energy program has hit hard in Native communities where solar and geothermal held promise.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
When we made our commitment to deliver results for Americans across the country, we also committed to run this program with full transparency. That's why we're excited to share our response to EPA's recent oversight request: weareclimateunited.org/news/epa-ask...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Meet Alana Peterson, Executive Director of Spruce Root + GGRF champion 💪 Spruce Root is a Certified Native CDFI that works with groups like Metlakatla Power & Light to transform federal grants into energy resilience and economic sustainability for communities in Southeast Alaska.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
It’s been a long road to get here, and we will continue pressing forward for the communities that are counting on these investments to lower energy costs, create jobs, and cut pollution. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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The true story behind the ‘gold bars’ at the heart of Trump’s biggest climate fight
Biden officials rushed to design a marquee grant program, making some key decisions along the way. The Trump administration is trying to claw back the money.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
🎧 Listen: David Guistina's conversation with Dale Bryk on The Capitol Connection on @wamcradio.bsky.social discussing Climate United's impact in communities across the country. www.wamc.org/show/the-cap...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
This evening, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting EPA from terminating Climate United’s award and providing a path forward to access our funds.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
They have no evidence. We have real hard-working Americans and businesses counting on us for energy savings, jobs, and cleaner air and water.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
This is the EPA’s latest attempt to unlawfully dismantle the congressionally appropriated National Clean Investment Fund. We remain focused on investing in projects that save Americans money, create jobs, and strengthen local communities.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
We want to do the work. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/08/c...
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Climate United Sues E.P.A. Over Frozen $20 Billion
In a lawsuit, Climate United claims the E.P.A. is illegally withholding funds that have become a target of the Trump administration.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Today, we’re filing in court to unfreeze our funds. This isn't a step we wanted to take. We hope for a quick resolution so we can continue to do the job that we were hired for: deliver clean energy savings, jobs, and economic growth to communities across America.
“This isn’t about politics; it’s about economics. This program was designed to save money for hard-working Americans who are struggling to pay for groceries and keep the lights on. We’re going to court for the communities we serve — not because we want to, but because we have to.”  - Beth Bafford, CEO of Climate United {Climate United logo}
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The Kresge Foundation @kresge.org · 28/01/2025
TODAY: Join Mission Investors Exchange at 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT to learn how to continue leveraging Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund funding. • Marla Bilonick, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders • Joe Evans, @kresgefdn.bsky.social • Krystal Langholz, @climateunited.bsky.social
A graphic with text and head shots: Mission Investors Exchange Virtual Learning Opportunity Capital for Climate: The Potential of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for Impact Investments, Jan. 28 10:30 am / 1:30 pm ET. Speakers: Marla Bilonick, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders; Joe Evans, The Kresge Foundation, Opportunity Finance Network; Krystal Langholz, Climate United; Katheryn Witt, Mission Exchange Exchange
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
📣 Attention green mortgage & EV loan sellers! We’re soliciting proposals from lenders to originate and sell loans on a forward-flow basis to Self-Help. Help us bring accessible financing for green homes and EVs to communities across the U.S. 👇 www.self-help.org/who-we-are/r...
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Current Proposal Requests
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
⏰Applications for Climate United NEXT are due this Friday! Link to learn more and apply by our January 24th deadline: weareclimateunited.org/next-program
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
We have a lot in the works for 2025, but we’re especially excited to see Scenic Hill Solar’s historic project benefiting the entire @uark.bsky.social system take shape. Read more about the cost savings & economic growth this project will bring.☀️ www.triplepundit.com/story/2024/s...
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The Largest Commercial and Industrial Solar Project in Arkansas History is Underway
Backed with funding from the nonprofit Climate United, Scenic Hill Solar is building 18 solar energy sites across 13 utility districts with the University of Arkansas. The complex project is set to lo...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
📅 Applications for the first round of Climate United NEXT are due in 3 weeks! We're providing grants of up to $300k to help communities develop local clean energy projects. This round will support projects serving Native communities. Learn more and apply --> weareclimateunited.org/next-program
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
It’s been an incredible year at Climate United! To all of our partners, team members, and supporters: thank you for making this journey possible. Together, we’ll continue building a clean energy economy that works for every American.
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
Climate United invests in people and communities to build a clean energy economy for all. We focus on clean energy solutions, affordable clean buildings, and electric vehicle projects to reduce pollution and improve health. Learn more at climateunited.org.
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Climate United
We understand the urgency of the climate crisis and are ready to meet this moment. Calvert Impact, Community Preservation Corporation, and Self-Help have joined forces to form Climate United. We are a...
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Climate United @climateunited.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
The new clean energy economy is creating jobs, saving money, and boosting American energy independence. Climate United partners with businesses to grow opportunities for U.S. workers to benefit from this transition. Follow us to see how our partners and projects are driving change nationwide.
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