Capital Fund Supports Redwood Coast Medical Services' Solar Energy Initiative
Community Health Center Capital Fund is pleased to announce the closing of a $549,619 loan to Redwood Coast Medical Services, Inc. (RCMS), a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Gualala, California. The loan closed on January 29, 2026.
The financing will support the purchase and installation of a solar microgrid and battery storage system – a forward-looking investment that reflects RCMS's commitment to both community health and environmental stewardship.
Founded in 1977 and designated as an FQHC in 1999, RCMS has long served as a vital resource along California's Mendocino Coast. The health center's Urgent Care Department holds a designation as an Interim Stabilization Facility, one of only a few in California authorized to receive ambulatory transports. RCMS also serves as a Rural Frontier Medical Service Study Area, highlighting the critical role it plays for patients with limited access to care elsewhere.
This solar project is expected to reduce RCMS's annual electricity costs by over $30,000, an estimated 40% savings, freeing up resources that can be reinvested into patient care. Beyond the financial benefits, the project will reduce the health center's carbon footprint and position RCMS as a model for clean energy adoption in its rural region. The new system will also provide energy independence, ensuring RCMS can remain operational during natural disasters, severe weather, or power grid failures.
Capital Fund is proud to support RCMS in this investment in their facility, their community, and their future.
Visit RCMS online at www.rcms-healthcare.org