Join CDFA for our next online training course offering, Intro Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Finance Course. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is an emerging financing tool designed to catalyze energy efficiency improvements on industrial, commercial, and residential structures. These programs help communities to reduce their energy use, lower energy costs, and lessen environmental impacts. PACE uses special assessment districts to allow for the cost of energy efficiency improvements to be paid for over time through the property owner's tax payments.

The Intro Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Finance Course will explore the process of creating, operating, and maintaining a community- based PACE program. This two-day course will feature a comprehensive overview of PACE including program design, capital markets analysis, investor attraction, legal and regulatory considerations, market potential, and operations. This training course is designed to put your community on the path to energy independence while creating jobs and improving the environment.

This course qualifies for the CDFA Training Institute's Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Start down the road to personal and professional advancement today.

Course Objectives Learn the basics of PACE, how it functions, and why it is important for energy improvements Tell the difference between the needs of commercial and residential properties Follow the process of setting up a PACE district from start to finish Grasp an understanding of energy bonds and their purpose in providing revenue Discover the many roles involved in completing a successful PACE program Learn how to implement a PACE program in your community Ascertain a knowledge of the financing terms, regulations, and guidelines Hear recommended practices from a number of projects and case studies throughout the country

Topics Covered How PACE works Why use PACE as a financing tool Addressing barriers to PACE implementation Financing process & terms Important regulations & guidelines Management structures How to create a PACE program for a community Example PACE programs from start to finish Residential vs. Commercial PACE Bonds Eligible PACE Products Players involved – designer, administer, contractor, investor, financier, property owner Marketing your PACE program Finding potential investors and contractors Lender consent process

Who Should Attend? Bond issuers Economic development professionals Community development professionals Broker, dealers, and underwriters Elected officials Government and nonprofit finance officers Corporate trustees Legal counsel Underwriters Commercial bankers Attorneys Accountants Financial Advisors Policy Makers

Course Advisor

Ariel Miller Council of Development Finance Agencies Senior Director, Research & Technical Assistance Ariel Miller is the Senior Director of Research & Technical Assistance with the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA). During her time at CDFA, she has conducted research and data collection, written numerous publications, and developed... curriculum on topics including access to capital programs, equitable economic development, infrastructure finance, and food system finance. Ariel also leads technical assistance engagements with development finance agencies for strategic planning, finance program development, and CDFI certification. In this role, she contributes to the organization’s strategic planning, staff development, and day-to-day management needs in addition to leading the Research & Technical Assistance team. Ariel received her Master of City and Regional Planning degree from The Ohio State University, where she also earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. (More)

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This course qualifies for the CDFA Training Institute's Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) Program. Start down the road to personal and professional advancement today.

Scholarships are available to attend this event. Learn more about the CDFA Scholarship Program, and submit your application today.

CDFA permits only one person to login and participate in the course. If multiple people are accessing the course without paying to attend, we will terminate the connection and access. CDFA offers group discounts for organizations that wish to register multiple people.

Register before November 19, 2021 for Early-Bird Rates.

Early Bird Rates (Ends November 19) CDFA Member: $550 Non-Member: $825

Standard Rates (After November 19) CDFA Member: $600 Non-Member: $875

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