Citizens Continue to Drive Strong Investment in Green Liberty Notes Supporting Small Business Energy Efficiency
Eleven consecutive raises have reached the maximum raise amount, more than $3.6 million has been raised cumulatively from investors in Connecticut and across the country
Hartford, CT (July 3, 2025) – CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, successfully closed the thirteenth Green Liberty offering, reaching its maximum raise amount for the eleventh consecutive time. This offering had the highest number of total investors, continuing the trend of strong engagement from previous investors while attracting new investors to participate in the $350,000 raise. In total, more than $3.6 million has been raised from Connecticut citizens and nationwide investors in support of small businesses improving their energy efficiency and reducing their energy costs.
Green Liberty Notes, which are offered quarterly, can be purchased with a minimum investment of just $100. The Notes are offered through Green Bank’s partnership with Honeycomb Credit using their online crowdfunding website. To date, more than 60% of original investments have been $1,000 or less, and more than half of the investors have been Connecticut residents. In total, individuals from 43 states have invested in Green Liberty Notes.
Investments in the Green Liberty offering support Eversource’s Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA) program, which enables small businesses in Connecticut to reduce their energy costs through efficiency upgrades and zero-interest loans.
As a result of the climate benefits associated with the SBEA program, this Green Liberty offering has been reviewed and designated a Green Bond by Kestrel, a leading provider of external reviews for green, social and sustainability bond transactions and a Climate Bonds Initiative Approved Verifier.
To sign up to receive email notifications about these quarterly offerings, please visit https://www.ctgreenbank.com/greenlibertynotes-signup/
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