Lone Star PACE To Administer NCTCOG’s Regional C-PACE Program
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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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C-PACE: A Strategic Tool to Help Texas Meet Its Water Conservation Goals
Texas is facing a mounting water crisis, and the economic stakes are high. With demand projected to increase by more than 80% between now and 2050, the state must act swiftly to secure the future of its water resources. Without action, the state may be prone to a loss of up to $117 billion in…
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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…
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Blending C-PACE with Opportunity Zones, NMTCs and Historic Tax Credits: A Smarter Capital Stack for High-Impact Development
As economic development becomes increasingly sophisticated, so do the strategies developers tap to finance their projects. One promising trend gaining momentum is the strategic layering of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing with other public and private incentive programs. When blended with tools like Opportunity Zones, New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs), and federal or…
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Beyond Sustainability: How CIRRUS Low Carbon Maximizes Developer ROI
In this episode of In Conversation with Lone Star PACE, Beau Engman of PACE Equity breaks down his company’s CIRRUS Low Carbon program, which provides access to a decreased cost of capital when developers build or renovate with a lower-carbon design. “Most developers build what they can optimize from the upfront economics,” Engman told Lone…
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Developers Can Pair C-PACE with Q Flow to Maximize Investment in Sustainability
In this episode of In Conversation with Lone Star PACE, we sat down with Ryan Hollis, account executive overseeing U.S. operations for Qualis Flow, a platform that helps developers make informed decisions about cost using real-time materials and waste data. “Q Flow helps projects stay on track by giving the customer a full view of…
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Lone Star PACE Ends Record-Setting 2024 With $186M in C-PACE Transactions
Lone Star PACE, a leading administrator of the Texas C-PACE program, facilitated $186 million in C-PACE financing projects in 2024, more than doubling its 2023 total and surpassing its annual record for transaction volume for the fourth consecutive year. Over the course of 2024, Lone Star PACE partnered with property owners, municipalities and capital providers…
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From Boardrooms to Bedrooms: C-PACE Can Help Office Conversions Pencil
As dense urban areas grapple with an abundance of unused workspace and housing shortages, office-to-residential conversions have emerged as a creative means of killing two birds with one stone. More than 3,000 housing units in Dallas were created by conversions between 2021 and 2024, making the city one of the nationwide leaders in adaptive reuse.…
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Unpacking Nuveen Green Capital and CDPQ’s Game-Changing C-PACE Financing Program
The C-PACE market is getting a $600M boost thanks to a new integrated financing program aimed at advancing sustainability in commercial real estate. Earlier this month, Nuveen Green Capital and global investment firm CDPQ announced they would join forces to offer a one-stop shop for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy financing. The first-of-its-kind program supports cost-effective…