National Trust Energy Capital (previously NT Solar) 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.
“[NT Solar]’s first investment with US Solar reflects our commitment to expanding access to clean energy while delivering meaningful community benefits,” said Paul Holshouser, Director of National Trust Energy Capital (previously NT Solar). “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 [NT Solar] 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.”
The roughly 90 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) generated annually by the installations are projected to sequester the same amount of carbon from the atmosphere as over 44,000 acres of forest and generate the amount of electricity equivalent to burning over 49 million pounds of coal. By investing in a project that will support thousands of low-income households in Colorado, delivering measurable community impact, [NT Solar] demonstrates its continued commitment to advancing equitable and impactful solar development across the country.
Learn more about the project here.
About National Trust Energy Capital
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 is an energy tax credit investment and asset management firm with more than a decade of experience connecting investors and developers. Building on a strong foundation in solar, National Trust Energy Capital works across a broad range of energy technologies and tax credit possibilities, helping investors identify strong opportunities and developers secure reliable capital in a changing policy and market environment. National Trust Energy Capital specializes in community solar, energy storage, and projects serving low-income households or located in historically underserved areas.
About US Solar
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.