Brian McCarter. CEO of Sustainable Real Estate Solutions, explores the Green Bank Model for clean energy investment as well as opportunities to expand the use of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) to both commercial and residential sectors.

Investments in clean energy and infrastructure projects are growing rapidly, and the need for sustainable financing solutions becomes more important every day. From new production facilities and renewable energy source development to the...

CDFA and the U.S. Department of Energy have partnered to produce the Energy Investment Partnerships Webinar Series and a set of four Fact Sheets. Each Fact Sheet will summarize the best practices covered in the corresponding webinar and provides...

The Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority can provide financing for Central Ohio businesses, non-profits and local governments to fund cost-effective, energy efficiency improvements to buildings resulting in lower energy costs.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Energy Analysis Factsheet explains the benefits and basics of Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE). Additionally, this factsheet provides a detailed explanation of different PACE funding sources.

Greg Montgomery of Abundant Power provides an overview of several programs involving energy efficiency financing. This includes PACE and SC Saves.

The University Club building underwent a $1.9M renovation. Property Assessed Clean Energy funded $662K worth of energy efficiency improvements, including updating the HVAC system, lights, repairing steam traps and windows. This project is estimated...

In this report, the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance examine the barriers and drivers of successful efficiency programs, deliberate upon what financing roles are most appropriate for SEEA involvement going forward, and make recommendations about...

Toby Rittner with CDFA presented this keynote address for Green Energy Ohio's conference entitled "National Clean Energy Financing Perspectives." Rittner highlights major state initiatives undertaken to support energy investments.

The World Resources Institute explores five public-private financing mechanisms to help governments and business understand how they can leverage energy efficiency investments.

During this webcast, David Hurlbut from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, John Kinney of Clean Fund, and Suzanne Linfante from the Nevada Governor's Office of Energy discussed the latest renewable energy financing trends on the west coast.

David Rogers with Frost Brown Todd discusses Ohio Air Quality Development Authority's (OAQDA) clean energy bond programs. Rogers explores qualifying projects, economic impacts, power purchase agreements, qualified energy conservation bonds, and PACE...

PACENow's Lender Support Handbook provides general guidelines for PACE borrowers and program administrators who seek consent from an existing mortgage lender for a PACE project, particularly when consent is being sought from a new and uninitiated...

The U.S. Department of Energy released the Third Edition Update on commercial PACE financing. The update presents an overview of PACE, dissects the PACE process, trending regulatory issues and topics in the industry, necessary steps to launch a...

The CDFA California Financing Roundtable partnered with CALED and the League of California Cities to organize a webcast which discussed the ins & outs of PACE financing and the impacts it can have on communities within the state of California....

This annual report highlights progress to build a broad PACE marketplace. Included are examples of the ways that PACENow is leading and helping to make PACE an efficient and effective tool for implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy...

PACE financing will now be available in Texas for energy-efficiency and water conservation upgrades to commercial and industrial properties. The Act authorizes local governments to establish a mechanism to enable property owners to obtain long-term,...

Bert Hunter with Connecticut's Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority shared information about the Authority including strategy, state impact, national clean energy financing trends, deal structures, and more.

Michael Paparian with California Pollution Control Financing Authority shares financing innovations CPCFA has in place to incorporate as many tools as possible in order to maximize clean energy investments throughout California.

Sonoma County prepared this Guidance Package to assist other local governments in developing a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. The guide covers everything from definition to model programs, and everything between.

The a2energy is a PACE program partnered between the City of Ann Arbor and Clean Energy Coalition. This appealing marketing document explains advantages of PACE, eligible owners and uses, application process, and funding.

This Clean Energy Financing Policy Brief from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is a short and simple document that addresses various complex issues such as bond default, how property assessment acceleration works, protecting mortgage holders,...

Johnson Controls published a detailed report covering Property Assessed Clean Energy financing. The report explores the history of PACE, current market conditions, various financing models, case studies, and more.

The Midwest has quietly been transitioning into an economy driven by clean energy and innovation that builds on its strong roots in manufacturing and farming. We are now seeing wind farms, solar panel installations, and new energy research centers...

The Midwest has quietly been transitioning into an economy driven by clean energy and innovation that builds on its strong roots in manufacturing and farming. We are now seeing wind farms, solar panel installations, and new energy research centers...

Study by PACENow discusses the major issues stalling or preventing PACE projects from moving forward. Several recommendations and findings are included in the study.

This document from CEG and CDFA, the organizations behind CE+BFI, outlines the challenges facing clean energy development and how bond finance can provide a solution. The Action Plan specifies existing bond finance tools and the goals for the...

Iain Campbell with Global Energy and Workplace Solutions speaks on how to increase Energy Efficiency Financing by 2015.

Devashree Saha with Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program discusses the tremendous, positive impact enacting legislation supporting residential Property Assessed Clean Energy financing may have on local, state, and federal budgets.

This chart from the Institute for Building Efficiency demonstrates states with authorizing legislation for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) and a list of active and emerging PACE programs.

Pooled bond programs are very popular in the tax-exempt bond world. This webcast looked at several models being proposed for pooled bond funds that support energy projects, including small-scale community projects up to larger-scale installations.

This is a model city ordinance for Maine municipalities which authorizes Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs. These program allow businesses and homeowners to finance energy efficiency upgrades through their utility bills.

This 2009 presentation by the Colorado's Governor's office describes the state's use of its QECB allocation. The state is using a portion of the allocation to finance a PACE program in Boulder, CO.

This comprehensive report by Brookings provides an in-depth look at the "Green Economy" and explores various policy changes that could encourage growth in this sector.

This presentation by Michael Dow of McGuireWoods covers energy-related bond finance tools, including CREBs, QECBs, Solid Waste, and PACE.

This ACEEE White Paper provides a wide-ranging overview of the marketplace for energy finance. Topics include commercial banking, CDFIs, federal, state, and local programs, and alternative financing models.

This report covers the best energy policies, including a lengthy section on financing programs, from many states and cities. Each program type is illustrated by at least one case study. The report was produced by the Renewable Energy & Energy...

The CDFA Bond Finance Resource Center is a one-stop hub for all of the resources, reports, headlines, and projects that CDFA collects and publishes related to bond finance. Find links to resource tags, market reports, original research, upcoming...

This primer from the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Office for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy covers commercial PACE programs. Details include advantages and disadvantages, financing methods, and links to additional resources.

Authored by the Clean Energy States Alliance, this report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) reviews financial incentives and financing tools used by state programs to encourage clean energy investment. The financial tools outlined...

Ohio has adopted several provisions over the last year and a half to allow the Buckeye State the opportunity to be at the front of the property assessed clean energy (PACE) district movement. This webcast addresses the basics of PACE financing and...