Insights and News at the Intersection of Energy and Commercial Real Estate Industries
July 28, 2025
As the rates of severe weather events increase, developers prioritize building resiliency as a preventative means of reducing risk of damage and to open financing options through lenders who prioritize sustainability. CounterpointeSRE provides a comprehensive collection of financial offerings to
Embodied Carbon is Now C-PACE Eligible
July 22, 2025
The state of Colorado adopts Senate Bill 25-182, which makesembodied carbon improvements eligible for C-PACEfinancing. Read more to see how this might be implemented and how it can serve as a model for other states to follow. C-PACE financing has
CounterpointeSRE Adds Industry Veteran Huxley Somerville to Lead Asset Management Team
June 12, 2025
CounterpointeSRE has appointed former Fitch alumnus, Huxley Somerville, as managing director to lead its asset management team across commercial mortgages, C-PACE (commercial property assessed clean energy) and energy transactions. Somerville spent 28 years at Fitch Ratings, most recently as head
Ameresco & CounterpointeSRE Announce a $78 Million Facility to Finance Battery Storage Energy Asset
May 19, 2025
The Financial Arrangement with CounterpointeSRE and Barings also Includes an Expected Issuance of a Second Series of Notes, an Additional Uncommitted $300 Million Shelf Facility and a Tax Credit Purchase Agreement for Future Ameresco Energy Assets FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & STAMFORD,
Navigating the Current State of CRE Debt Markets
May 15, 2025
Borrowers Face Market Uncertainty Despite Spreads Normalizing “In today's CRE debt markets, resilience is key. Rising construction costs and tariff pressures are challenging new development, yet we see an opportunity to continue supporting sustainability through strategic financing of existing assets.
Industry Veteran Jo Hastings Joins CounterpointeSRE building on CRE Expertise in C-PACE
March 20, 2025
CounterpointeSRE has appointed former bank executive Jo Hastings as managing director, leading C-PACE (commercial property assessed clean energy) transactions. Hastings most recently spent 10 years at Société Générale where she was the U.S. Head of Large Loan Originations & Balance
C-PACE is Anchoring Construction Capital Stacks and Getting Bigger
March 4, 2025
C-PACE Deals Are Anchoring Capital Structures and Getting Bigger Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing has been on a remarkable trajectory, with deal sizes steadily increasing over the past few years. While C-PACE was once considered a niche financing
PERE Credit Awards C-PACE Deal of the Year to CounterpointeSRE
March 4, 2025
CounterpointeSRE and Barings partnered to originate $315.5 million in financing for the development of Habitat, a planned mixed-use development in Los Angeles. The financing, one of the largest C-PACE deals in 2024, is comprised of a five-year, $160 million construction
C-PACE Financing for New Construction: Planning for the Takeout
August 19, 2024
Coordinating with first mortgage lender and planning for refinancing is an important topic for the developer and commercial real estate investor looking to use C-PACE. Learn more about the benefits and protections that lead many senior lenders to consent to
How to Lower Operating Expense with C-PACE
August 11, 2024
Upgrading lighting can have immediate payback and choosing lighting with energy efficiency in mind can reduces operating expenses. See cost benefit analysis of a project with the addition of LED lighting that illustrates large utility savings for a small investment.
Energy Efficiency at Life Science and Healthcare Properties
November 21, 2023
Commercial PACE can fund measures to reduce OPEX and carbon in hospitals, life science, and healthcare properties with strategies from the Department of Energy. National Academy of Medicine gives insights on how to incorporate savings from the Inflation Reduction Act
CounterpointeSRE closes the largest C-PACE financing to date
July 22, 2023
$256 Million commercial PACE illustrates how CounterpointeSRE's sustainable investment benefits both property owner, community, and the environment. Stormwater harvesting along with 27-30% reduction in energy and water use highlight this ultra lux, sustainable multifamily development.
New York City’s Con Edison selects CounterpointeSRE as Financing Partner
June 5, 2023
ConEdison partners with Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate to help commercial properties in New York finance clean heat and other energy measures. Program focuses upon providing affordable options with no CAPEX to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
C-PACE for Affordable Housing with HUD Loan
February 27, 2023
Does PACE work with HUD financing? Yes. In fact, the potential for PACE financing to complement HUD Financing is a trending topic in the PACE industry covered by both the US Department of Energy's C-PACE working group and PACENation in
C-PACE Outlook for New Construction In 2023
January 2, 2023
$122 million for multifamily development points the way to the continued expansive growth of C-PACE in 2023 as Archer Western breaks ground in Texas. According to Dodge Construction Network, new starts will remain unchanged in 2023 at $427 billion with
Affordable Energy Efficiency for Multifamily and Co-ops
December 7, 2022
C-PACE financing for multifamily housing new construction presents a significant opportunity to increase returns and to benefit the local community. Learn strategies from DOE's Better Buildings for decarbonization and read case study of how commercial PACE can be used to
C-PACE and Energy Upgrades in Small Office Buildings
November 30, 2022
C-PACE finances energy efficiency projects with most cash flow positive the first year to increase NOI of the property without utilizing CAPEX. Learn decarbonization strategies from the Department of Energy Better Buildings with a Net Zero Office case study.
Energy Savings in Office Buildings
November 30, 2022
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
C-PACE Finances Commercial Laundry Project with Large Energy Savings
July 22, 2022
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
June 30, 2022
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
February 24, 2022
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
$10.9 Million Closing illustrates Growing Trend of C-PACE for Healthcare Finance
December 17, 2021
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
December 16, 2021
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
November 10, 2021
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
October 5, 2021
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
September 9, 2021
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
August 3, 2021
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.
Wealth Management News sees Commercial PACE entering the Mainstream
June 1, 2021
Eric Alini and PACENation's Colin Bishopp comment on the growth of the C-PACE industry in this Wealth Management News piece addressing the launch of the New York City PACE Program and the rising use of C-PACE by developers of commercial
Multihousing News features Energy Focused Financing for Multifamily
May 20, 2021
By Gail Kalinoski, Multihousing News: Features green lending of new developments in Littleton, CO and Houston, TX as examples of C-PACE multifamily senior housing that were keeping CounterpointeSRE busy since the onset of the pandemic.”
Swift Pork Plant powered by the Sun, thanks to C-PACE Financing
May 11, 2021
By Kari Lydersen, Energy News: A massive pork food processing plant in a small Illinois town is powered by solar thanks to CounterpointeSRE's PACE financing — a first for the company and for Illinois, and an example that advocates hope
C-PACE for Adaptive Reuse of Former Factory with NMTC
April 26, 2021
The firm announced today that it has provided $4.6 million in commercial PACE funding in the gut renovation of a former manufacturing facility into shared kitchen space with highly energy efficient equipment. With consent from 5 New Market Tax Credit
$2.8 Million in commercial PACE for New Construction Assisted Living Facility in Houston TX
December 15, 2020
Commercial PACE funded conservation measures planned for 100+ bed senior housing community qualify StoneCreek of Copperfield for private funding through Texas PACE program. Developer also utilized C-PACE to take out construction loan on similar facility in Colorado.
$13.7 Million in C-PACE for Mid-construction finance in SoCal
November 11, 2020
By CSRE: Connecticut-based national lender boosts "Poway Outpost" capital stack to nearly 75% LTV by deploying PACE financing as a midstream capital solution amid COVID disruptions.
How Energy Financing Can Fill the Gap in multifamily: Q&A with Eric Alini
August 15, 2020
By Multi-Housing News: Managing Partner Eric Alini speaks to Multi-Housing News about C-PACE and how this alternative financing tool focused on sustainability can preserve equity, strengthen the capital stack,and lower WACC. He also discusses how C-PACE works with permanent financing
Detroit Project launches CounterpointeSRE’s Green Roof C-PACE Financing Program
July 8, 2020
Detroit Becomes Home to Michigan’s First PACE-financed Green Roof with C-PACE from CounterpointeSRE GREENWICH, CT (July 8, 2020) – Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate announced today the closing of over $1 million in C-PACE financing for the installation of a green
Minnesota Developer utilizes C-PACE for Sustainable Construction of Luxury Multifamily in Edina, MN
June 22, 2020
CounterpointeSRE provides $5.5 million in C-PACE to help developer reduce carbon footprint and reduce tenant utility bills without compromising the luxury experience at the Millenium Sixty Six of Edina, MN located in Greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area.
CounterpointeSRE team closes nine projects in first weeks of COVID
May 6, 2020
COVID-19's disruption of business is significant and we are fortunate to continue supporting energy-efficiency, renewable energy and resiliency projects with 9 closings since March 23. thanks to exceptional support from local government and other partners.
C-PACE for Multifamily New Construction and 3 Seismic Retrofits close on Same Day Despite COVID
April 1, 2020
Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate (CounterpointeSRE), announced today the closing of four Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) transactions for a total of $15 million in financing through the California Statewide Communities Development Authority’s (CSCDA) Open PACE program.
C-PACE Financing for New Construction of Hotel in Maryland
January 23, 2020
CounterpointeSRE through the MD PACE has closed financing for new construction hotel development maximizing energy efficiency and water conservation measures at the Microtel By Wyndham hotel in Gambrills, Maryland.
Forbes speaks with CounterpointeSRE’s Eric Alini about C-PACE Finance
January 23, 2020
Tom Pfister writes for Forbes on the emergence of PACE markets as the nation's largest metropolitan cities including New York, Philadelphia, and highlights Counterpointe's financing of the LaSalle Chicago, an Autograph Hotel renovation in Chicago.
First C-PACE in Chicago Closes for Renovation of Marriott Hotel
December 17, 2019
CounterpointeSRE announced it has provided $21.25 million to an affiliate of The Prime Group, Inc. toward redevelopment of five vacant floors of the historic 208 S. LaSalle Street building into a new, 233-room luxury boutique hotel atop the JW Marriott
New York’s First C-PACE Deal closes through Energize Improvement Corporation (EIC)
December 12, 2019
Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate, one of the nation's first PACE providers and a national leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency announced today the closing of financing for a solar project in Long Island, New York state's first C-PACE financing
C-PACE Finances Emergency Generator to Comply with New Florida Law at Senior Living Property
November 12, 2019
CounterpointeSRE has provided $3.7 million in support of Trane's multiple upgrades HVAC and new standby emergency generator complying with Florida’s state law mandating backup generation for the facility.
Avoiding Free Fall: How to Pay & Modernize Elevators with C-PACE Financing
October 11, 2019
Elevator modernization is a capital intensive upgrade necessary for the safety of a building's occupants. Long term of C-PACE financing smooths out cashflow impact as illustrated in recent closings for elevator modernization projects in acute care hospitals, SNF and a
Hotelier uses C-PACE to Finance Hotel Renovation in Cincinnati Ohio
July 17, 2019
Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate has provided financing to support the renovation of a 237 key hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio with extensive capital improvements required by franchise agreement to become the Delta Hotels Marriott Cincinnati
Need to Upgrade HVAC? Equipment with a longer life may save more money in First Year
July 12, 2019
When the contractor hands you their bid to replace equipment, many cross out the more expensive products. Yet energy efficient products reduce annual operating expenses and determining annual utility savings should be an important financial factor when selecting equipment. Astute
Hotel Developer turn to $12 Million of C-PACE Financing for New Hotel in Hollywood, CA
July 8, 2019
Counterpointe Sustainable Real Estate (CounterpointeSRE) announced today that it has closed a $12 million, 30-year, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) for the construction of the new Tommie Hotel located in Hollywood, CA.
The Financial Payback on Green Investment with C-PACE
November 20, 2018
CounterpointeSRE's Managing Partner Eric Alini speaks with National Real Estate Investor on the environmental and economic advantages of green measures in commercial real estate. Initiatives
CounterpointeSRE Announces Closing of $10.5 million C-PACE Financing for Hotel Development in Sacramento
October 5, 2018
CounterpointeSRE has closed a $10.5 million, 25 year, Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for a new Hyatt Centric Hotel in downtown Sacramento, California.
How to Pay for a Green Roof? CounterpointeSRE’s Program for Green Roofs Financing
January 20, 2018
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