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C-PACE Outlook for  New Construction In 2023

C-PACE Outlook for New Construction In 2023

With 2023 starting with Counterpointe’s $122 million financing for Archer Western multifamily in TX, everything points the way to the continued expansive growth of C-PACE. According to Dodge Construction Network, new starts will remain unchanged in 2023 at $427 billion with multifamily leading the way.

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Decarbonization Strategies for Multifamily

Decarbonization Strategies for Multifamily

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 C-PACE can be used to lower energy costs in affordable housing.

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Low-Carbon Strategies for Large Offices

Low-Carbon Strategies for Large Offices

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.

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Low Carbon Strategies for Small Office

Low Carbon Strategies for Small Office

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.

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Inflation Reduction Act for Commercial Real Estate

Inflation Reduction Act for Commercial Real Estate

The Inflation Reduction Act includes the recognition of the importance of reducing energy use in commercial real estate.

Key takeaways include a focus on low income communities, generous tax credits and a 25% threshold in energy reduction for both new construction and retrofits.

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HB1325 moves Virginia closer to Statewide C-PACE

HB1325 moves Virginia closer to Statewide C-PACE

Legislators in VA pass amendment paving the way to a statewide C-PACE program to be administered by the VA PACE Authority.

Other highlights include C-PACE for retroactive financing of completed projects, safe drinking water, and resiliency.

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Trina Solar and CounterpointeSRE Announce Partnership

Trina Solar and CounterpointeSRE Announce Partnership

The partnership between Trina Solar and CounterpointeSRE affords new opportunities for EPCs (engineering, procurement and construction firms), C&I solar developers, along with commercial and industrial property owners who can now take advantage of C-PACE financing for energy projects.

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Resiliency and Recovery

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.

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Swift Pork Plant powered by the Sun, thanks to C-PACE Financing

Swift Pork Plant powered by the Sun, thanks to C-PACE Financing

By Kari Lydersen, Energy News: A massive pork processing plant in a small Illinois town is powered by solar thanks to CounterpointeSRE’s C-PACE financing — a first for the company and for Illinois, and an example that advocates hope will inspire other industries to embrace the form of financing for clean energy projects.

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How Energy-Focused Financing Can Fill the Gap: Q&A with Eric Alini

How Energy-Focused Financing Can Fill the Gap: Q&A with Eric Alini

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 from seniors and HUD.

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PACE And HUD Myth Busted: It’s Possible

PACE And HUD Myth Busted: It’s Possible

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 recent virtual workshops. Two case studies with HUD consent included.

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Resources For Public Health Infrastructure

Resources For Public Health Infrastructure

Counterpointe’s healthcare finance team is currently working with healthcare providers, engineers and energy services professionals to consider how current legislation may be expanded to help healthcare and other commercial facilities respond to COVID-19 and future public health crises.

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Avoiding Free Fall: Modernize Elevators with C-PACE Financing

Avoiding Free Fall: Modernize Elevators with C-PACE Financing

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 hotel.

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