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The State of California took a major step in climate action by selling its first-ever Certified Climate Bonds, verified by Kestrel. The sale came two days into COP26 and will […]
Three community choice aggregators (CCAs) have demonstrated leadership in the municipal energy sector by undertaking innovative structured financings through CCCFA and supporting the expansion of clean energy in California. East […]
The city-controlled Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp.’s Series 2022A green bonds refund an outstanding 2012 bond that partially financed Hudson Yards development. The Subway Extension to be refinanced with the bonds […]
The Equitable Facilities Fund is issuing a third Social Bond. The bond finances low-cost loans to high-performing charter schools in underserved and vulnerable communities, and conforms with ICMA’s Social Bond […]
San Diego Unified School District’s all-green $1 billion mix of taxable and tax-exempt general obligation bonds priced in October 2021. All five series received a green bond designation from Kestrel […]
Ohio State issued its first Green Bonds to finance a large new inpatient hospital in Columbus. Healthcare facilities have particularly high energy demands and Kestrel was pleased to see that […]
Kestrel reviewed Minnesota public university system’s first sustainability-designated bonds. The bonds finance the design of a unique clinical research facility on the Twin Cities Campus. Kestrel sees key features that […]
Investors rallied around Oberlin College and Conservatory’s path-breaking geothermal infrastructure project that’s aligned with the goals and targets of the Paris Climate Agreement. This is only the second Certified Climate […]
GRU issued its first-ever green bond this July to fund water and wastewater improvement projects. Kestrel’s Second Party Opinion confirmed the bond-financed projects promote environmental sustainability and resiliency, and align […]