2022, Álvaro & Jossey Garcia, Pembroke Pines, FL. Álvaro moved to the US from Venezuela 20 years before he decided to apply for citizenship because of the expensive fees. With a loan from OPA, he was able to finally become a proud US citizen.
2011, Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), Boston, MA. BlueHub financed the installation of solar panels on the roof of GBFB, allowing them to get green energy at a low, fixed rate and to spend the savings fulfilling their mission.
2022, Cristine Bowens, Brockton, MA. After a health scare, Cristine — who had immigrated to the US In 1999 — decided to apply for US citizenship. With a loan from OPA, she was able to achieve her goal in under a year.
2023, Vehicle-to-Grid Pilot, Boston, MA. BlueHub’s vehicle-to-grid pilot program — developed with Fermata Energy, Enterprise Mobility and Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation — enabled an electric vehicle to provide energy back to the grid at an affordable housing site.
2012, Zipcar, Boston, MA. BlueHub’s Venture Fund invested in Zipcar early, committed to its mission of reducing carbon emissions through a mainstream car share that kept redundant cars off the road.
2015, St. Polycarp Village Solar, Somerville, MA. BlueHub partnered with Somerville Community Corporation to bring solar power to this affordable housing development, reducing energy costs by 20%.
“You have put tremendous effort into figuring out exactly how solar can benefit affordable housing. That’s not something we — or other organizations like us — have the bandwidth to do on our own. We just wouldn’t have gotten there.”
