Mark Zandi on the Economy: What Developers and Lenders Need to Know
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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 Aging HVAC systems, outdated plumbing, inefficient lighting and deteriorating building envelopes can all lead to rising utility bills, frequent repair calls and declining tenant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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C-PACE Financing Helps Senior Living Communities Meet Soaring Demand
The senior housing sector is experiencing a spike in demand due to increased life expectancies happening alongside declining birth rates. Occupancy jumped 80 basis points — from 87.3% to 88.1% — in Q2 2025, marking the third consecutive quarter of gains and reflecting more than 625,000 occupied units. Behind this surge is a phenomenon dubbed
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Lone Star PACE Facilitates $9M in C-PACE Financing for Dallas Multifamily Community
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of Texas C-PACE programs, in conjunction with Nuveen Green Capital, a leader in sustainable commercial real estate financing solutions, administered $9 million in C-PACE financing for the recapitalization of Cityscape Star Apartments, a 120,000-square-foot luxury multifamily community in the vibrant Cedars neighborhood of Dallas. The 116-unit facility at 1812
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Lone Star PACE To Administer NCTCOG’s Regional C-PACE Program
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) named Lone Star PACE administrator of its newly launched Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program, marking a significant step toward expanding sustainable development across the rapidly growing North Texas region. C-PACE is an innovative financing mechanism that enables commercial property owners to fund energy efficiency, water conservation
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From Momentum to Milestones: How C-PACE is Evolving Across Texas
In this episode of In Conversation with Lone Star PACE, company COO Glenn Silva sits down with Olivia Lueckemeyer to discuss the current state of C-PACE in Texas — areas of opportunity, unique obstacles and growth projections. For more information on how C-PACE can benefit your commercial development, contact Lone Star PACE today.
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CMBS World Warming Up to C-PACE as Financing Tool Goes Mainstream
For years, Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS) lenders have approached C-PACE financing with caution — wary of its unique structure and senior lien status. But as the market matures and larger deals come online, that narrative is beginning to shift. Ongoing challenges with senior lender consent and rating agency acceptance means the jury is still out