Tony Novak’s Post

A year ago I didn't know what a power forward was, despite my pretensions of Raptor fandom. Today, Power Forward Communities is one step closer to helping install $2B worth of electrification upgrades in homes and communities across America. I am not a mathy person, but that's a lot of heat pumps. And a testament to the awesome collaborative work of so many on the Rewiring America team and all our partners beyond — Enterprise Community Partners, LISC, Habitat for Humanity International, and United Way, and the hundreds of communities that have signed up to champion this work. What a neat thing to breathe life into this, our climate work. Electrifying Everything for Everyone is a broad mandate, because 'everyone' is a broad group. These funds will help the portion of everyone that could not electrify without them. Because everyone deserves clean electric machines, and the right to choose them. 'Don't despair, decarbonize!' is something I repeat to myself quite often, but somedays I feel more electric oomph than others. Today is one of those days.

Our country is depending on the next generation. But the truth is our next generation is in desperate need of: → Good affordable housing. → A clean and safe environment to live in. → And a strong community to lift them up in bad times. In order for them to thrive and reach their full potential! But the sad reality is, 2.5 million children are currently homeless. But if we can create: → Affordable housing. → With a strong support system. → That gives them the opportunity to thrive. Then we can help make a dent in that number! So if you want to help us not only help the next generation but impact 1 million lives through real estate… It’s a Reg D 506(c) Fund for Accredited Investors where we’ll be: - Focusing on making a positive impact - Specializing in green-focused buildings. - All while creating a large ROI for our investors. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gWdaEz5p

Investing in Community: Unlocking Power and Wealth! Community ownership and local investment can transform our neighborhoods. When we invest in local businesses—whether through stock, revenue sharing, or debt—we’re directly helping them grow, creating jobs, and bringing essential services to our community. Unlike big corporations, local businesses hire our people and understand our needs. Investing locally isn’t just about making money; it’s about building power and creating a future that benefits us all. Yes, it’s tough when resources are limited, but investing in our own businesses transfers power back to the community and builds lasting opportunities. Let’s invest in ourselves and take control of our future. #CommunityCapital #LocalInvestment #EconomicEmpowerment #InvestInYourCommunity #BuildingWealth #SupportLocal #ImpactInvesting

Community investment can play a pivotal role in addressing water crises like the one in Jackson, Mississippi. By channeling funds into projects that improve water infrastructure, investors can help ensure that residents have access to safe, clean water. At CNote, we are committed to making impactful investments in community development. CNote’s Impact Cash® solution provides depository institutions with the capital needed to address critical issues like the Jackson water crisis. Read more in our latest article: #investing #sustainability #climatechange #finance #investor

Yesterday, I talked about how empowering communities challenges the status quo. Let’s explore what this resistance REALLY costs us: ➡ Communities remain dependent, unable to unlock their full potential. ➡ Corruption thrives when control over land and resources is centralized. ➡ The cycle of poverty deepens as people are denied the tools to create their own futures. At Commonlands, we’ve witnessed the difference shared ownership makes. In Uganda, communities are taking charge of their land, building trust, and driving local growth. Women are leading change, farmers are securing their livelihoods, and families are breaking free from generational poverty. But here’s the question: If this model works, why isn’t it happening everywhere? The answer lies in priorities. Shifting power to communities means letting go of top-down control, and not everyone is ready to do that. But we can’t afford to wait. True progress happens when communities are trusted to lead their own change. Thoughts? #communityempowerment #economicinclusion #socialimpact #landrights

A sector under pressure, registered providers of social housing are in need of new funding models. From sustainability-linked green loans to cross-collaboration with other industry providers, there are several potential options on the table. However, all signs are pointing toward the need for government intervention. With a general election imminent, a revitalised approach to funding the social housing sector could be the answer to all registered providers' problems. Our new head of funding, Jon Coane, shares his advice with Social Housing Magazine. Read the full article below: https://buff.ly/4aLTIvF #AnthonyCollins #SocialHousing #RegisteredProviders #Sustainability #NetZero #Government

Check out this exciting news from Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) National! Click the post below to learn more about Power Forward Communities and the potential impact of this program!

As the saying goes, “—it’s about to get real.” However the EPA awards, we’ll work to ensure these decarbonization and resiliency resources are deployed into affordable housing through lenders working directly with and in the communities who stand to benefit most from these resources. A new chapter and new sets of challenges loom large that we’ll continue to approach with creativity and curiosity. It’s been inspiring to witness deep collaborations, frank dialogue, and mission-focus. Let’s get our wrenches out. Learn by doing. All folks have a right to healthy, affordable, and sustainable housing. https://lnkd.in/gjWAhPF2

There is a financing gap for nature estimated at US 598-824 million annually, according to the Paulson Institute. Cities have a vital role to play in protecting nature. However, there are systemic gaps to doing this. My colleague Anastasia Mourogova Millin unpacks it in her blog post with these points: ➡️The inability of capital markets to finance nature. ➡️Public investments that create private wealth. ➡️The absence of community governance mechanisms recognizing the value of nature. https://lnkd.in/ggiDB3nN Give it a read and share your thoughts. #naturebasedsolutions #nature #greeninfrastructure #naturalinfrastructure #planning #urbanplanning #municipalfinance #publicaccounting #realestate #publicpolicy #biodiversity

The community energy model provides access to capital, such as municipal bonds and/or state and federal grants, or even private project finance investors, that is usually unavailable to individual building owners. Learn more about the economic development benefits of community energy here: https://loom.ly/PGYuw34 #economicdevelopment #communityinvestment