Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is a finance tool used to implement energy-efficient improvements on private property. PACE provides access to affordable capital with no upfront costs to make energy efficiency improvements to residential and commercial properties. Extended-term financing allows for the property owner to pay back the loan over time, as well as the potential to increase property values and reduce energy costs.
PACE is a broad, flexible tool that can be applied to individual properties, as well as manufacturing campuses and business districts. The PACE financing model allows for property owners to access affordable capital to make energy efficiency upgrades to their properties by allowing the local municipality to place a special assessment on the property’s tax bill. The debt is associated with the property, not the property owner, and therefore is repaid by the property owner via the assessment on the tax bill, making the costly energy efficiency upgrades affordable in the long term.
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Interested in learning about this flexible energy efficiency financing tool? This section contains resources on understanding the basics of PACE.
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In order for PACE programs to be successful, there are a complex set of legal requirements and financial guidelines that must be taken into consideration. These policies allow the tool to function as well as bring about financial viability for the properties involved. During this session, Caleb Bell will outline the legal and policy necessities that must be met for successful implementation of PACE.
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David Rogers explores the many starting funds that can be used for capitalization options for the initial investments into a PACE district, including bonds, grants, loans and more. David also focuses on the process of issuing PACE bonds.
Search the map below to find Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs by state. This specialized search is part of
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CDFA–Bricker PACE Webinar Series: PACE Program Efficiency - Managing An Effective PACE Program
This is the second webinar of the 2020 CDFA-Bricker PACE Webinar Series: PACE Program Efficiency - Managing An Effective PACE Program. Speakers included: Chris Jones with Bricker & Eckler LLP, Josh Campbell with Missouri Energy Initiative, Jeremy Druhot with Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Colin Kalvas with Bricker & Eckler LLP, Jennifer Kuzma with Northeast Ohio Advanced Energy District, Jason Stringer with Slipstream / PACE Wisconsin, and Jason Tiemeier with Bricker & Eckler LLP.
CDFA–Bricker PACE Webinar Series: PACE 101 - The Basics of PACE Financing
This is the first webinar of the 2020 CDFA-Bricker PACE Webinar Series: PACE 101 - The Basics of PACE Financing. Speakers included: Caleb Bell with Bricker & Eckler, Norma Horwitz with Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council, John Costlow with Sustainable Energy Fund, and Bali Kumar, Lean & Green Michigan, LLC .
Introduction to C-PACE in New YorkMembers only Login
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) provides long-term, low-cost financing for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy projects for commercial buildings. Unlike traditional financing, repayment is secured through a benefit assessment lien that is subordinate to municipal taxes, but senior to all other liens. Financing automatically transfers to a new owner if the property is sold.
CDFA – Bricker PACE Webinars: New Construction C-PACE Projects
This is the fourth and final webinar of the CDFA-Bricker PACE Webinar Series: New Construction C-PACE Projects. Speakers included: Ethan Elser Sr with PACE Equity, Abby Johnson with Abacus Property Solutions, and Charlene Heydinger with Texas PACE AuthorityOhio PACE and the webinar was moderated by Chris Jones from Bricker & Eckler LLP.
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CDFA-Bricker PACE Webinar Series: Focusing on Sustainability Using PACE
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern
This webinar will take a look at the use of PACE in the context of green and sustainability goals and metrics. How will PACE fit into a community’s effort to drive a more sustainable economy while pushing economic development goals and objectives? How can PACE be a driver of green principles and strategies to make a community more environmentally friendly? Join industry leaders for a discussion that answers these questions and more.
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CDFA Virtual Summer School
August 3-13, 2020
Daily: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Eastern
CDFA Virtual Summer School is a two-week-long series of courses presented by the CDFA Training Institute. These courses qualify for the CDFA Training Institute's Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Participants may register for up to four courses during CDFA Virtual Summer School. Complete three courses, and you will have fulfilled half of the requirements for the DFCP Program.
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CDFA-Bricker PACE Webinar Series: Policy and the Future of PACE
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern
This webinar will examine the next decade of PACE with a forward-looking view of how PACE will continue to evolve nationwide. PACE experts will explore ways in which the industry can expand PACE use to places that have yet to take advantage of this modern development finance tool. Learn how to tackle public policy hurdles and how to educate community leaders on the pros of PACE while ensuring accountability, transparency, and program effectiveness.
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CDFA-Bricker PACE Webinar Series: PACE Program Capitalization
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Eastern
PACE program financing can be provided through private third parties, public bonds, or a combination of both, and within those options, there are many creative approaches being implemented across the nation. In 2017, The Kresge Foundation made a $3 million program-related investment into the St. Paul Port Authority’s "Trillion BTU" and "MinnPACE" loan programs. This was a first of its kind PRI to help the community on-board PACE. This webinar will explore this and other creative methods that communities can utilize to capitalize their PACE program.
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