As Banks Re-Enter the Market, C-PACE Continues to Strengthen the Capital Stack
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As Banks Re-Enter the Market, C-PACE Continues to Strengthen the Capital Stack
After nearly three years of volatility, the commercial real estate debt markets are finally showing signs of normalization. With interest rates easing, banks have returned to the market in force. According to Newmark’s Q3 capital markets report, bank lending on commercial real estate is up 85% year-over-year, reaching roughly $227 billion, a level that hasn’t…
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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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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 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.