PRESS RELEASE: National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF) Launches Limited Offering of 8.5% Preferred Equity Certificates on the Honeycomb Crowdfunding Platform
The Regulation CF offering permits investors of all sizes to support NEIF’s Certified B Corp™ mission of making energy efficiency more affordable for home and building owners through transparent and affordable financing programs.
ALLENTOWN, PA & DENVER, CO May 7, 2025 — The National Energy Improvement Fund, LLC (NEIF) www.neifund.org, a Certified B Corporation efficiency lender, has launched a new offering of Class CF 2.0 Preferred Equity Investment Certificates to support its initiatives in providing fair and affordable financing options for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements to home and building owners. This is NEIF’s first offering through Honeycomb Credit http://www.honeycombcredit.com. NEIF completed eight previous successful offerings on the Raise Green Regulation Crowdfunding platform. Raise Green was acquired by Honeycomb Credit in late 2024.
“Affordability is the key to home and building owners making essential upgrades to HVAC, insulation and renewables to improve energy efficiency. NEIF provides seamless financing support and technology to contractors and end users to fill the gaps and support utility and government rebate programs,” said Peter Krajsa, NEIF’s Co-Chair and Managing Member.
NEIF’s Class CF 2.0 Preferred Equity Investment Certificates permit investors to earn a fixed 8.5% return on investment of $25,000 or more and 7.00% percent on investments of $1,000 to $24,999, repaid quarterly with principal and interest for seven years while supporting NEIF’s energy efficiency initiatives.
Offering and subscription information can be found at https://invest.honeycombcredit.com/campaigns/NEIF-Class-CF-2.0-Preferred-Equity-Certificates-4.
“Honeycomb is thrilled to host NEIF’s latest round of Preferred Equity Investment Certificates. Our acquisition of Raise Green late last year united two mission-driven platforms, creating a comprehensive solution for investors who want to drive local economic growth and sustainable climate initiatives. Together with NEIF, we’re dedicated to making investing in climate-action easy and accessible,” said George Cook, Co-Founder and CEO of Honeycomb Credit.
“Investment in energy efficiency is the clearest path to building health, safety and comfort. NEIF’s work in integrated, streamlined financing dramatically improves the effectiveness of programs and contractor engagement,” said Matthew H. Brown, NEIF Co-Chair and Managing Member.
About National Energy Improvement Fund
The National Energy Improvement Fund www.neifund.org has a lending legacy from 1947 and was organized in 2017 as a for-profit Benefit Corporation, operating as a full-service, multi-state licensed consumer and commercial lender. It has funded over 255,000 energy and resilience improvements for HVAC, roofing, lighting and battery storage for homes and businesses delivered through a network of over 1,800 qualified contractors. Led by energy financing pioneers Peter Krajsa, Matthew Brown, Laura Nelson and a team responsible for over $900 million in energy financing programs, it received its certification as a B Corporation® in 2018 and was named a U.S. Department of Energy Home Improvement Expert™ Partner in 2019.
About Honeycomb Credit
Honeycomb Credit provides a platform for growing local businesses and mission-based organizations to raise investment capital from everyday investors. By launching an offering on Honeycomb, business owners can share their future financial success with customers, fans, and their community while securing the funds they need to grow. With a mission to democratize investment opportunities, Honeycomb is rewriting the rulebook for how local businesses access capital by engaging a powerful network of over 25,000 local investors.
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Media Contacts
Peter Krajsa, Co-Chair and Founder: pkrajsa@neifund.org
Matthew H. Brown, Co-Chair and Founder: mbrown@neifund.org
Laura Nelson, COO and Founding Partner: lnelson@neifund.org
