Our Programs Clean Energy
Clean energy is a critical driver of economic opportunity, environmental sustainability, and long-term community well-being. Affordable and reliable clean energy reduces costs for families and businesses, decreases reliance on fossil fuels, and supports local job growth. Yet, many communities face challenges in accessing these benefits. Locus is working to bridge this gap by financing solar and other renewable energy projects across the country. By expanding access to clean energy, we are lowering energy burdens, fostering economic growth, and empowering communities to embrace a more sustainable future.
Flexible Financing for
Green Solutions
Redball Energy, established in 2021 and based in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in offering flexible financing solutions for residential and commercial solar projects. Focused on accelerating solar adoption, Redball partners with developers and installers to support projects that may not fit traditional financing models. The company prioritizes long-term partnerships to deliver seamless financing options, empowering individuals, businesses, and governments to lower energy costs while reducing their carbon footprint. Since its launch, Redball Energy has facilitated over 1,000 solar installations across Washington, D.C., Maryland, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, demonstrating its dedication to advancing clean energy initiatives.
In late 2023, Locus partnered with Redball to provide a revolving construction line of credit, enabling the installation of residential solar systems in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. These systems, offered at no cost to homeowners, deliver 20 years of free solar power generation, significantly reducing monthly electricity bills. With Locus’ support, Redball has successfully completed 855 solar systems, totaling 7 MW of capacity, with 80% of the installations located in low- or moderate-income communities. Over their lifetimes, these projects are expected to offset approximately 2.5 million pounds of CO2 emissions. In 2024, Locus expanded the construction line, allowing Redball to scale operations, reach more LMI homeowners, and further contribute to clean energy adoption in the D.C. area.
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Pioneering Green Energy
for Tomorrow
Whisper Valley, a master-planned community located just outside Austin, is designed to offer a sustainable living experience through an innovative geothermal microgrid system. Just 15 miles from downtown Austin, Whisper Valley provides a new model for sustainable living, with every home designed to be zero energy capable.
The community features energy-efficient homes equipped with geothermal heat pump systems, integrated into the purchase price of each house. This geothermal microgrid supplies temperature-controlled water to heat pumps, significantly reducing homeowners’ utility bills compared to traditional air-source systems. By embracing green energy, the community delivers both environmental benefits and long-term cost savings for its residents. Locus supported this transformative project with term financing, empowering sustainable development at scale.
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