Rooftop solar propels A-Peace, DC Green Bank affordable housing project in D.C.

Rooftop solar is a key piece to an all-electric, sustainable affordable housing development in Washington, D.C. A-Peace LLC and DC Green Bank partnered with the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, the Amazon Housing Equity Fund and Capital Impact Partners to complete the project.
“The collaboration to complete this project is a demonstration of how our affordable housing ecosystem works,” said DHCD director Colleen Green. “This project hits so many targets on what we are looking for in the District. It has affordable units, uses sustainable energy, and contributes to Mayor Bowser’s goal of producing 12,000 affordable units by 2025.”
The new affordable housing development features a rooftop solar energy system that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut utility costs for the building. The project also includes a resident-focused wellness center that will provide financial education, nutrition awareness and community meetings.
“By investing in local developers who create clean energy jobs and build green affordable housing for our communities, we are advancing our mission of a more sustainable and equitable D.C.,” said Trisha Miller, CEO of DC Green Bank.
This community-driven redevelopment, led by A-Peace, is supported by a $3 million construction loan from DC Green Bank and a $450,000 grant from Capital Impact Partners’ Housing Equity Accelerator Fellowship, funded by the Amazon Housing Equity Fund.
Community developer Ayesha Hudson is an alumna of Capital Impact Partners’ Equitable Development Initiative, the Amazon Housing Equity Accelerator fellowship programs, and the founder and CEO of A-Peace. For more than 20 years, Hudson has been in the business of residential property ownership and management, focusing on providing affordable housing for underserved communities.
“This project represents the culmination of intentional investments into our community through supportive capital, aligned partnerships, and valuable industry mentorship. I’m grateful for the collaborations that helped bring this building and wellness space into fruition,” Hudson said. “This new development will bring more affordable housing to Anacostia while setting a standard for creating sustainable living experiences for many years to come.”
Overall, the project will deliver 13 green affordable homes in Wards 7 and 8, including full electrification and on-site solar power.
“This development shows the importance of empowering local real estate developers,” said Melissa Stallings, Director of DMV Initiatives at Capital Impact Partners, which is part of the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations. “Ayesha is from the community and understands its needs, and she has fused all of that together into a development that will truly serve this community.
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