About the webinar:
More than 104,000 homes and 750 buildings in the U.S. have received energy saving and generating upgrades using PACE. These projects have resulted in $2.5B of spending and 25,000 new jobs being created. Attend to learn how cities, states, contractors, building owners and many others are benefiting from PACE. Presented by Elyssa Rothe with PACENation.
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, September 13th 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 types of projects PACE Financing can be used on.
2. Learn about project opportunities across North Carolina.
3. Identify ways that your business and its customers can participate in and benefit from PACE.
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 PACENation:
PACENation's mission is to promote Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing by providing leadership and support for a growing universe of PACE market participants. Buildings use nearly half the energy we consume in the United States, and three quarters of the electricity, making them more efficient creates a huge opportunity for savings and positive change. Energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives make America more independent and our states more energy secure, avoid the costs of building power plants and transmission systems, save money, create jobs and protect the environment.
About the Presenter:
Elyssa Rothe joined PACENow in January 2016, after working with Energize NY, NY State’s PACE program, for 4 years. She has spent her career working in the clean energy sector, primarily under several marketing and outreach contracts for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). She currently serves on the Board of Directors for 2 non-profit organizations in Westchester County. Elyssa graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in social entrepreneurship, and received a Professional Certificate in Fundraising from NYU in 2014.
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