Energy Savings in Office Buildings
There has never been a better time for office buildings to reduce operating expenses and carbon emissions through strategies from the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings. Recent studies show increased rent premiums and collateral value for green propertiesand increased tenant satisfaction.
C-PACE Finances Commercial Laundry Project with Large Energy Savings
Laundry wastewater heat recovery through $1MM Investment from CounterpointeSRE yields exceptional OPEX and carbon savings with annual 1,892MT CO2 emissions reduction modeled through installation of Kemco Systems heat reclaimer.
Alaska C-PACER Program Launches with Emissions Reductions as PACE Programs Evolve
Alaska C-PACER allows financing for resiliency and improvements that reduce emissions affecting air quality and/or regulating temperature pointing to the growing recognition of C-PACE’s role in combating climate change and supporting decarbonization.
PACE Wisconsin receives legislative boost following funding of $53 million in 2021
The Wisconsin State Senate passed a bill (692) last week that will make the State’s C-PACE program a more vibrant tool for the finance of commercial building improvements and new construction. The program, which facilitated the private funding of more than $53 million(1) in energy efficiency and renewable improvements during 2021, will become more accessible […]
$10.9 Million Closing illustrates Growing Trend of C-PACE for Healthcare Finance
LA Medical Center Downtown utilizes C-PACE to finance major renovation project. Funds also allowed owners to avoid CAPEX while addressing deferred maintenance and equipment at end of life after acquisition to create a state of the art health center.
$18 Million in Commercial PACE supports Corporate ESG Goals of JBS Food USA
C-PACE can support sustainability goals of the food industry and large corporates. Proceeds will be used to acquire and maintain an 8MW cogeneration system fueled by onsite biogas capable of providing 100% of the facility’s energy demands.
Philadelphia $25.5M Transaction illustrates Flexibility of C-PACE Financing
CounterpointeSRE and the Philadelphia Energy Authority announce the closing of $25.57 million in C-PACE financing structured with extended Interest only period for retroactive financing of energy projects at this trophy office building located on Independence Mall.
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Leadership Summit
Michigan State Treasurer Rachel Eubanks discusses C-PACE’s impact in the Great Lakes Region with CounterpointeSRE’s Michele Pitale focusing on noteworthy examples of C-PACE supporting environmental and economic goals in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois.
PACE for Resiliency and Recovery
As severe weather events challenge the built environment, designing for resiliency is becoming an important factor for architects and designers. Emerging C-PACE programs are calling themselves C-PACER to emphasize the financing of resiliency and disaster mitigation measures through property taxes.
Historic Institution in Philadelphia turns to commercial PACE
A designated National Historic Landmark, the Kirkbride center turns to commercial PACE to replace HVAC and install a new chiller plant at its facility through the Philadelphia PACE program that mandates Diversity and Inclusion plan to support local job creation.