Kickstart your sustainable projects with Net Zero Financing
Sunrise Banks offers net zero financing for commercial projects that reduce or avoid carbon emissions – including installing energy efficient upgrades to your existing commercial property.
Eligible loans may include but are not limited to projects including:
Energy Reduction and Efficiency Updates such as insulation and HVAC
Renewable Energy such as solar, geothermal, and wind
Green buildings that meet national or international standards
Clean Transportation such as electric or hybrid vehicles and infrastructure
C-PACE (a state-led program available to Minnesota-based organizations)
Criteria for Net Zero Projects are third-party certified based on The Green Bond Principles. Off Site Link
Why choose Net Zero Financing?
Net zero financing can qualify you for a lower interest rate.
Sustainable upgrades have a high upfront cost with long-term savings.
The upgrades reduce or produce energy.
Energy reduction results in cost savings.
Energy production results in earnings.
The resulting proceeds can be used to pay off the loan.
Ready to get started or not sure if your project qualifies?
Contact us below or reach out to Andy Carlson, Commercial Loan Officer, at andy.carlson@sunrisebanks.com Off Site Link to learn more.
Featured Projects
Bringing Sustainability to a Historic St. Paul Building
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Architect Adam Bradley Jonas and developer Jay Rajaratnam specialize in net zero buildings, tackling unique challenges. Today, on Grand Avenue in South Minneapolis, stands Firefly—their first fully sustainable apartment building, financed by the Sunrise Banks Net Zero Banking Program.
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Sunrise Banks is proud to fund construction of one of Minnesota’s first Passive House certified multi-family buildings. This project, Solstice Apartments, is a building with 23 low-carbon footprint apartments in the heart of northeast Minneapolis.
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