Tag: $500m

London Mayor launches £500m energy efficiency fund for businesses

Stuart Mitchell

Hospitals, museums, offices, libraries, social housing and universities are amongst the public buildings and small businesses set to become more energy efficient thanks to a new £500 million-pound investment fund. A recent study from the Green Finance Taskforce revealed that many public-sector organisations and small businesses want to install energy-efficiency measures, but often can’t access the necessary finance. To address this the Mayor, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Amber Infrastructure Group, has worked with key commercial lenders including Lloyds Bank, National Westminster Bank, Santander UK, Sumitomo Mitsui…

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USO Announces $500 Million Fueling the Future Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

USO supporters gathered at the Marriott Marquis in Washington on Oct. 19 as a Force Behind the ForcesSM to celebrate the actions of America’s service members and USO volunteers from around the globe. The evening hosted by award-winning journalist Tamron Hall highlighted the nonprofit’s Fueling the Future Campaign, a four-year, $500 million fundraising initiative focused on providing America’s service members with the critical connections they need to stay strong and resilient. “Why do we gather together tonight? It is because we hold a common belief,” said Dr. J.D. Crouch II, USO…

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