Big Capital, Bigger Flexibility: Inside PACE Equity’s New C-PACE Tool for Large Assets
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Big Capital, Bigger Flexibility: Inside PACE Equity’s New C-PACE Tool for Large Assets
In this episode of In Conversation with Lone Star PACE, PACE Equity EVP Ethan Elser joined us to discuss his firm’s new large-asset C-PACE financing solution, which offers a lower-cost, fixed-rate alternative to bridge loans, with flexible prepayment options and the ability to defer payments for up to four years. Ethan explained that it was…
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Lone Star PACE Administers $5.5 Million in C-PACE Financing to Recapitalize Las Colinas Office Tower
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas’ C-PACE programs, facilitated $5.5 million in C-PACE financing for a 1.1-million-square-foot multi-tenant office tower located at 600 E. Las Colinas Blvd. In the Dallas-area suburb of Irving. The 22-story high-rise, situated in the heart of the Las Colinas Urban Center, underwent HVAC and automation controls upgrades in…
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Why C-PACE is Poised to Benefit from the Fed’s Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve’s mid-September decision to reduce its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points —to a range of 4.00–4.25% — marks the end of five straight pauses and signals a long-awaited shift in monetary policy. For commercial real estate, the cut offers something the market has sorely needed: a boost of confidence. After months…
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Lone Star PACE Administers $2.4 million in C-PACE Financing for Medical Office Renovations in Plano
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas’ C-PACE programs, administered $2.4 million in C-PACE financing for a medical office building north of Dallas. The 57,000-square-foot Independence Medical Center, located at 5501 Independence Parkway in Plano, will undergo a series of renovations funded by C-PACE. Planned upgrades include a full HVAC replacement, modernized common areas,…
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Mark Zandi on the Economy: What Developers and Lenders Need to Know
In this episode of In Conversation with Lone Star PACE, Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi shares his thoughts on recession risks, inflation and shifting capital markets. CRE experts Doug Prickett and Glenn Silva also join to discuss what this all means for developers, lenders and the role of innovative financing tools like C-PACE.
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Why Smart Financial Professionals Leverage C-PACE for Their Projects
In today’s complex capital markets, savvy financial professionals are seeking creative ways to fill funding gaps, manage risk and maximize returns on their projects. One increasingly popular tool that checks all of these boxes is Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing. C-PACE provides long-term, fixed-rate capital for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy…
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Lone Star PACE C-PACE Project Wins Green/LEED Development of the Year
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas C-PACE programs, alongside Nuveen Green Capital, a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, is proud to announce ViVa Center was named Green/LEED Development of the Year at the 2025 RedNews Houston CRE Awards. The landmark project — financed in part by a $60 million Commercial…
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Lone Star PACE Tapped as Administrator of Grimes County’s First C-PACE Program
Lone Star PACE, a leader in administering Texas’ Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, is proud to announce its selection as administrator for Grimes County’s first-ever C-PACE program. Grimes County Commissioners Court approved the creation of a C-PACE program and named Lone Star PACE administrator during its Aug. 6 meeting, signaling a commitment to…
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Using C-PACE for Deferred Maintenance Upgrades
Deferred maintenance is more than a line item on a budget — it’s a silent profit drain. Aging HVAC systems, outdated plumbing, inefficient lighting and deteriorating building envelopes can all lead to rising utility bills, frequent repair calls and declining tenant satisfaction. The longer these problems go unaddressed, the more expensive they become, both in…
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Laura Rapaport Explains Why North Bridge is Betting Big on Texas
This episode of In Conversation with Lone Star PACE features a conversation with Laura Rapaport, founder and CEO of North Bridge, a real estate finance firm driving the expansion of C-PACE transactions nationwide. Backed by a recent $1 billion investment from global powerhouse Carlyle, North Bridge is ramping up its activity — setting its sights…