ICAST has launched Finance for Impact, a 501c3 nonprofit investment firm that invests in clean energy assets nationally, providing tax equity financing and owning clean energy assets that directly benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACS). This firm collaborates as an equity investor and co-lender on clean energy projects for multifamily affordable housing properties and utility clients in LIDACs. Its primary investments are in microgrids, solar PV, battery energy storage systems and heat pump HVAC and hot water systems.