Paul Toth, President & CEO of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, presents the basic structure of the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, in addition to providing several case studies that illustrate best practices.

Doug Coward from Solar Energy Loan Fund (SELF) gives an overview of SELF, which is the only CDFI in America administering a PACE program.

Claire Tramm, Energy Director for the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, discusses the financing structure and process of several energy programs being used in Illinois.

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 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.

Several speakers outline recent innovations in the use of bonds and power purchase agreements for clean energy initiatives.

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...

Caitlin Lanctot with California Statewide Communities Development Authority, explains how the Statewide Communities Infrastructure Program (SCIP) and PACE financing in California works and gives examples of uses of the programs.

Deana Carrillo from the California Alternative Energy & Advanced Transportation Financing Authority  gives an overview of financing opportunities at Treasurer’s Office. Also CAEATFA programs are covered.

Andrew Levin of Levin Energy Partners discusses the purpose of PACE financing in Michigan and the economic implications of the program.

Jean Carter Ryan of the Columbus-Franklin Finance Authority outlines the different finance mechanisms that can be utilized through the Columbus Region Energy Fund.

The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance present the benefits of Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) at the CDFA Ohio Financing Roundtable. PACE is a public-private clean energy program that works to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy...

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...

Doug Coward with Solar and Energy Loan Fund discusses different types of energy savings products as well as the results to date.

This presentation from Lean & Green Michigan gives a short overview of how PACE can be an innovative way to help businesses save money, create jobs, and grow the tax base.

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 California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved a decision to have the investor-owned utilities implement energy efficiency financing pilots for both residential and non-residential properties. This presentation describes CAEATFA's role...

The many benefits of energy efficiency retrofitting, especially using the PACE model, are described here by Michael Karlosky with Figtree Financing.

Deana Carrillo with California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority provides a summary of bonds, tax exclusion, energy efficiency financing, and an update on residential PACE in California.

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

This case study is typical of many PACE projects in that once it was considered, it was quite clearly the best option. Read on to see how Big Boy took a big stride.

PACENow brings this case study under the microscope, detailing how the Port Authority acquired a multi-tenant office building and gave it an energy overhaul, leading to an immediate cost savings.

Some of the largest renewable energy installations are happening on the west coast. Each project presents new and creative financing structures that are taking hold across the country. During this webcast, David Hurlbut from the National Renewable...

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...

Kevin Moyer with the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority (TLCPA) shares how TLCPA is working with private partners, creating local energy strategies and policies, and utilizing bonds to support clean energy and energy efficiency investments.

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...

Brian Farnen with Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) discusses the organization's clean energy inventive programs. Farnen demonstrates the array of programs the green bank is able to offer, that are rare within the traditional...

Michael Paparian with California State Treasurer's Office reports on the state of energy financing, specifically with emerging or nontraditional financing models for clean energy investment at the state level. Paparian discusses financing sources...

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,...

The City of Southfield established the City of Southfield Property Assessed Clean Energy Program pursuant to Act 270 of 2010 by joining Lean & Green Michigan™. The PACE Program has identified specific sources of commercial funding to finance the...

Kate Meis, Associate Director of California's Local Government Commission presents an overview of the state's Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing opportunities. PACE programs have significant positive economic and fiscal impacts $4...

Leaders across the state including Caleb Bell with Bricker & Eckler, Kevin Moyer with Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Chris Lohmann with U.S. Department of Energy, and Todd Williams with Williams Allwein & Moser take a look at the Better...

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.