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We provide innovative, accessible capital solutions that unlock clean energy for our communities across the Carolinas. cefcarolinas.org

08/27/2026

Our solar network keeps growing. ☀️

From large, multi-state installers to local B Corps, we're excited to have these experienced solar companies in the Carolina SURE network.

Planning your next solar project? Choose a Carolina SURE-approved contractor and connect with a trusted professional for your home or business.

Visit the Carolina SURE network page to find a contractor in your area: https://cefcarolinas.org/contractornetwork

08/19/2026

When we discovered that CEFC Board Member Bridget H.'s grandmother, Louise McCarron Herring, helped found the credit union movement in the U.S., her role as one of our founding board members made even more sense!

We recently sat down with Bridget for our first Board Spotlight Q&A and she shared her take on equitable lending, the connectivity between preparedness and disaster relief, CEFC's superpower, and where she sees our organization going next.

Read it here: https://cefcarolinas.org/2026/07/board-member-spotlight-bridget-herring-on-cefcs-ability-to-meet-the-moment/

08/10/2026

As our summer internship program winds down, we are closing out our spotlight series with Aiyana. Aiyana has been on the ground identifying energy-efficiency and HVAC contractors in South Carolina, helping connect underserved communities with the resources they need to lower their energy bills.

Off the clock, she loves staying active and bouncing between the gym, yoga, journaling, and video games ... we love the range! Thank you for everything you've done to help our programs grow in SC this summer, Aiyana!

08/05/2026

We recently closed an impactful commercial loan and wanted to share the story behind it. It's about a small, rural town, a reimbursement-based grant, and how we were able to help.

Read the full story here: https://cefcarolinas.org/2026/07/commercial-loan-helps-build-resilience-in-rural-south-carolina/

07/29/2026

👀 📣 Did you see our Summer 2026 newsletter? 📣👀 It's where we're sharing about: a bridge loan that helped a small SC town power up a community hub, a Greensboro homeowner's stress-free HVAC upgrade through Carolina SURE, warm welcomes for a new team member and summer interns, and a reflection on our past fiscal year.

Read all the stories here: https://cefcarolinas.org/2026/07/cefc-newsletter-summer-2026-edition/

07/13/2026

Say hi to Grant, one of CEFC's 2026 summer interns.

He's helping develop a new financial product designed to help small businesses access capital while supporting underserved communities, the kind of work that sits at the intersection of finance and real-world impact. When Grant isn't diving into sustainable finance policy, he's plotting his next trip through Latin America, inspired by the time he spent studying abroad in Brazil.

Share Grant's story with a contractor/small business that you think could benefit from this work! 🛠🕶👏

07/07/2026

We're excited to introduce Matt Schuneman, CEFC's new Senior Program Manager of Carolina SURE.

Matt is leading Carolina SURE, our loan program helping more Carolinians afford home upgrades that help make their homes more comfortable and efficient. He spent the last few years at the NC Department of Environmental Quality helping income-eligible families access efficiency, and electrification upgrades, and now he's bringing that same drive to CEFC.

Welcome to the team, Matt, we’re thrilled to have you!

06/29/2026

This summer, we've added four incredible young professionals to our team as CEFC interns. We'll be sharing more about them in the coming weeks, in the meantime here's what they're working on across our programs:

Grant is teaming up with Jordan to help develop a new Loan Loss Reserve product.

Ellie is supporting Jen in CEFC's work on electric school buses, septic system repair and replacement, and multifamily affordable housing solar potential.

Will is working alongside Jen to analyze the financing needs of small system water utilities throughout NC.

Aiyana is partnering with Sam to help strategize the growth of our contractor network in South Carolina.

We're proud to help bring on the next generation of leaders in this space. Welcome to the team, Aiyana, Ellie, Grant, and Will!

06/15/2026

Team Spotlight: Adrienne Quick-Wright

We are so thankful to have Adrienne as a driving force behind the operations of the Clean Energy Fund of the Carolinas. Swipe through to learn more about her and everything she does for our team.

We are so lucky to have you, Adrienne!

06/12/2026

Help us welcome @ to the Carolina SURE contractor network!

We're continuing to grow our network of vetted, trusted experts ready to help bring solar energy and efficiency upgrades to your home. If you're ready to start your next project, choose a Carolina SURE approved contractor!

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Raleigh, NC
27623

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