Connecticut Green Bank Celebrates Record-Breaking Close of 16th Green Liberty Note Offering
Program continues to demonstrate strong investor demand and scalable community investment model
HARTFORD, Conn. — May 28
, 2026 — The Connecticut Green Bank today announced the successful closing of its 16th Green Liberty Note offering, which reached the maximum amount of $500,000 thanks to a record $606,649 of investor commitments from 129 investors, marking the highest level of participation and capital raised in the Note program’s history. The maximum raise amount, which is usually set at $350,000, was increased to $500,000 in honor of Earth Month in April. In total, more than $4 million has been invested from individuals.
This milestone also represents the 14th consecutive Green Liberty Note offering to meet or exceed its maximum target, further demonstrating sustained investor confidence in the program and its underlying clean energy impact.
A Proven Model for Community Investment
Since its launch, the Green Liberty Note program has established itself as one of the most successful community investment initiatives in the country by providing everyday investors with the opportunity to directly support Connecticut’s clean energy economy. Through a simple, accessible structure, individuals can invest with as little as $100 and earn a competitive return while contributing to projects that reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
Proceeds from Green Liberty Notes support energy efficiency upgrades through Eversource’s Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA) program, enabling small businesses across Connecticut to lower operating costs and improve performance.
“Green Liberty Notes demonstrate that climate solutions and investment opportunities can go hand-in-hand,” said Bryan Garcia, President and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank. “Working through our partner Honeycomb Credit, with each offering, we are expanding access to the green economy and building a growing coalition of investors who are helping to drive measurable impact in our communities.”
The 16th offering’s record-breaking participation highlights the increasing appeal of community-based climate investing and reflects growing public interest in financing local, impactful projects. Historically, more than half of investors in the program have been Connecticut residents, and a majority of investments have been in smaller denominations, underscoring the inclusive nature of the model.
This broad-based engagement is a defining feature of the program’s success. By lowering barriers to entry and offering a transparent, regulated investment vehicle, the Green Liberty Note program has attracted investors from across the country while maintaining strong local participation.
Delivering Economic and Environmental Impact
Green Liberty Notes are designed to mobilize private capital into projects that deliver tangible benefits, including:
- Lower energy costs for small businesses and nonprofits
- Improved building performance through efficiency upgrades
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
- Strengthened local economies and job creation
To date, the program has helped mobilize millions of dollars toward Connecticut’s clean energy economy, contributing to the Connecticut Green Bank’s broader mission.
Consistent Performance Builds Investor Confidence
A key driver of continued investor demand is the program’s strong performance track record. All Green Liberty Note issuances that have reached maturity have been fully repaid on time, supported by a disciplined financial structure and underlying cash flows.
This consistency—combined with repeated oversubscription and target attainment—has positioned the program as a reliable, scalable model for attracting non-institutional capital into climate solutions.
Looking Ahead
Building on the momentum of the 16th offering, the Connecticut Green Bank will continue to offer Green Liberty Notes on a quarterly basis, while exploring future project-specific investment opportunities, further connecting residents with the clean energy and infrastructure investments that directly benefit their communities.
Anyone interested in receiving notifications about future offerings should sign-up at https://www.ctgreenbank.com/greenlibertynotes-signup/