About the webinar:
PACE Financing is widely considered to be NC's best option for spurring consumer and business investment in energy efficiency, renewable energy and other energy saving home and building upgrades. Attend to learn what PACE is, the benefits it offers and how an NCBPA-led coalition plans to bring it to NC. Presented by Kate Daniel and Ryan Miller.
What is PACE Financing?
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing is a simple and effective way to finance many different types of improvements to new and existing homes and buildings. PACE utilizes low interest financing to cover the full costs of upgrades, and is repaid by property tax assessments that stay with the property for the duration of the loan. PACE can help home and business owners finance improvements for energy efficiency, solar panels, geothermal heat pumps, water conservation, heating and cooling systems, lighting improvements and more for almost any property – homes, commercial, industrial, non-profit, and agricultural.
What's the Status in North Carolina?
PACE enabling legislation has been in place in North Carolina for seven years through an infrastructure bill with sunsets being extended along the way. Though the existing legislation allows for PACE Financing programs in theory, the statutory language presents significant barriers to implementing PACE. Given the legal uncertainty in North Carolina combined with low awareness of the program generally, no residential or commercial projects have been completed with PACE Financing in the state. NCBPA is working with a coalition of partner organizations to draft true PACE Financing legislation in order to allow for projects of all types to begin.
Recent News Coverage of PACE Includes:
Date and Time:
Tuesday, August 16th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm EST
Webinar Recording:
This webinar will be recorded and made available to all registrants and NCBPA members.
Learning objectives:
1. Learn what PACE Financing is and how it works.
2. Learn about the benefits and opportunities available to energy efficiency, renewable energy and other energy saving companies and their clients.
3. Learn how to get involved in efforts to implement PACE Financing in NC.
Target audience:
All contractors, nonprofits, municipalities, utilities, developers/builders, product manufacturers and suppliers, and others interested in creating growth opportunities in NC for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Cost:
FREE to NCBPA members.
$10 for non-members.
Not a member? Learn about the benefits of association and join NCBPA today.
About N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center:
The N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center is a UNC System-chartered Public Service Center administered by the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. Its mission is to advance a sustainable energy economy by educating, demonstrating and providing support for clean energy technologies, practices, and policies. The Center provides service to the businesses and citizens of North Carolina and beyond relating to the development and adoption of clean energy technologies. Through its programs and activities, the Center envisions and seeks to promote the development and use clean energy in ways that stimulate a sustainable economy while reducing dependence on foreign sources of energy, and mitigating the environmental impacts of fossil fuel use.
About N.C. Building Performance Association:
N.C. Building Performance Association (NCBPA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) trade association serving North Carolina's home and building performance contractors and the general public with education, member services, industry advocacy and much more. NCBPA works with member companies and partner organizations to improve the quality of homes and buildings in North Carolina so that all residents and businesses can live and work in healthy, safe, durable, cost-effective and environmentally friendly homes and buildings.
About the Presenters:
Kate Daniel joined the Center in August 2014 as a Policy Analyst, and is primarily working on the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE). Kate has a Master’s of Public Policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, where she focused on energy policy and related topics such as clean energy financing, energy markets, and electricity rates. She previously worked in public sector consulting, providing research and analysis to federal government clients on regulatory impact analyses, natural resource damage assessments, program evaluations, and financial assessments. Kate also has a B.A. in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Tufts university.
Ryan Miller leads NCBPA's work to grow North Carolina's home and building performance industry by working with members and partner organizations to develop and manage valuable programs and services that create financial and market value. This work includes establishing a stable workforce of trained professionals, creating new market opportunities through partnerships and new initiatives, and advocating for a better business climate. Ryan also leads NCBPA's efforts on industry policy, legislation, consumer marketing and more.
We hope that you are able to attend this webinar. Please contact us with any questions prior to the event.
Sincerely,
Ryan Miller
North Carolina Building Performance Association
919-841-6207