Connecticut Green Bank Launches 15th Green Liberty Notes Offering
Community investment model continues to deliver economic and environmental impact through crowdfunding
HARTFORD, CT (January 20, 2026)—CGB Green Liberty Notes LLC, a subsidiary of the Connecticut Green Bank, today announced the launch of its 15th investment offering to Connecticut residents and investors nationwide. To date, more than $4 million has been raised through previous offerings, helping small businesses improve energy efficiency and lower energy costs.
Green Liberty Notes, offered quarterly, can be purchased with a low minimum investment of just $100 through Green Bank’s partnership with Honeycomb Credit, utilizing their online crowdfunding platform. Any previous Green Liberty Notes investor will be eligible for a higher interest rate during this offering.
“When we launched our Notes in 2021, we were excited with the initial interest from retail investors. Now, with our 15th offering in market and $4 million already invested by people across the country, we are proud to see this program continuing to grow in support of the small business community in Connecticut,” said Bert Hunter, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of the Connecticut Green Bank.
Green Liberty Notes are designed for accessibility, featuring a low minimum investment, a one-year term, and a simple online purchase process. To date, more than 60% of original investments have been $1,000 or less, and more than half of the investors have been Connecticut residents. In total, individuals from 43 states have invested in Green Liberty Notes.
Investments in this offering support Eversource’s Small Business Energy Advantage (SBEA) program, which enables small businesses in Connecticut to lower their energy expenses through efficiency enhancements and interest-free loans. The benefits associated with the SBEA program have been reviewed and verified by Kestrel for their environmental impact.
The previous Green Liberty offering became the twelfth in a row to exceed its maximum raise. Those interested in participating in this latest offering are encouraged to act quickly to secure their involvement.
For more information or to invest, please visit www.greenlibertynotes.com.
About the Connecticut Green Bank
The Connecticut Green Bank was established by the Connecticut General Assembly in 2011 as the nation’s first state-level green bank and has since supported the creation of more than 30,000 green jobs in the state, while reducing the energy cost burden on over 71,000 families, businesses, and nonprofits. The Green Bank’s vision is a planet protected by the love of humanity and its mission is to confront climate change by increasing and accelerating investment into Connecticut’s green economy to create more resilient, healthier, and equitable communities. This is accomplished by leveraging limited public resources to scale-up and mobilize private capital investment into Connecticut. In 2017, the Connecticut Green Bank received the Innovations in American Government Award from the Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation for their “Sparking the Green Bank Movement” entry. To date, the Green Bank has mobilized more than $3 billion into the State’s green economy. This has reduced the energy costs for thousands of families and businesses, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change and worsen public health. In 2021, the Green Bank’s model was expanded to include new areas of environmental infrastructure, related to climate adaptation and resiliency, land conservation, parks and recreation, agriculture, water, waste and recycling, and environmental markets, including carbon offsets and ecosystem services. For more information about the Connecticut Green Bank, please visit www.ctgreenbank.com.
About Honeycomb Credit
Honeycomb Credit is the community investment platform empowering small businesses to access fair growth capital. By allowing loyal customers, community members, and impact investors to lend directly, Honeycomb democratizes small business lending while enabling supporters to share in entrepreneurs' success. Honeycomb's vision is to build an inclusive financial system distributing opportunity more equitably across communities.
For More Information, Contact:
Rudy Sturk (rudy.sturk@ctgreenbank.com)