National Trust Energy Capital is proud to announce its first investment with United States Solar Corporation (US Solar) to support a portfolio of seven community solar projects located in Colorado. Throughout construction of the projects, National Trust Energy Capital will provide an equity investment on the $43 million of Solar Investment Tax Credits (ITC) generated by the solar projects. The projects total 46 MWdc and are expected to generate approximately 90 million kWh annually — enough to power nearly 8,300 homes per year.
National Trust Energy Capital’s first investment with US Solar reflects our commitment to expanding access to clean energy while delivering meaningful community benefits. We’re especially proud to support projects that prioritize low-to-moderate income households and environmental revitalization.
US Solar is committed to community-focused energy solutions. Nearly 5,000 families will receive utility bill discounts, averaging around $600 per year in savings for each household — equivalent to cutting the average utility bill nearly in half. The developer has partnered with nonprofit Energy Outreach Colorado to connect income-qualified households with those savings. Combining environmental innovation with social equity, US Solar’s portfolio supports low-to-moderate income households and transforms landfill-adjacent land into green energy hubs, and with six of the seven projects located adjacent to the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site landfill, the project will provide a green buffer for nearby communities.
“Partnering with National Trust Energy Capital on this community solar portfolio has enabled us to complete these projects that deliver both community and financial returns,” said Brian Lantz, Chief Financial Officer at US Solar. “We look forward to continuing our partnership and deploying capital across additional community solar markets in the near future.”
This is National Trust Energy Capital’s first investment with US Solar and was made possible through NTCIC’s Renewable Investing Fund I, LLC.
National Trust Energy Capital, a division of the National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC), provides tax credit equity for renewable energy projects that deliver measurable community benefits. National Trust Energy Capital specializes in community solar, energy storage, and projects that serve low-income households or are located in historically underserved areas. Visit www.ntenergycapital.com to learn more.
Founded in 2014, US Solar is a developer, owner, operator, and financier of solar generation and storage projects with a focus on emerging state markets and community solar programs. The company helps utilities, partners, communities and residents expand access to clean energy across the country and save on electric costs. With more than 300 Megawatts of completed projects and over 2 Gigawatts in development or construction, US Solar is trusted nationwide. Visit www.us-solar.com for more.
National Trust Energy Capital brings investors, developers, and energy opportunities together through experienced tax credit investment and asset management expertise. Whether you’re looking to put capital to work or secure financing for an energy project, our team can help you identify opportunities, navigate complexity, and move forward with confidence.