Nov 14, 2024
C-PACE financing is poised to gain even more relevance next year as banks continue to pull back on lending to commercial real estate, according to new data from CBRE. Loan volumes surged in the third quarter as spreads tightened and debt liquidity returned to high-quality assets. Most financing was provided by alternative lenders, and that […]
Oct 4, 2024
A nearly 20-year-old tax deduction for sustainable building practices is seeing a new wave of demand following federal action to expand the incentive. First codified in 2006, the Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Property Deduction, known colloquially as the 179D, acts as an accelerated depreciation deduction for energy-efficient upgrades, such as improved HVAC, lighting and building envelope […]
Aug 22, 2024
In today’s tight capital environment, property owners are increasingly turning to alternative financing sources to fund new construction projects or refinance existing buildings. Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE financing, is a relatively untapped solution that can replace more expensive forms of debt and help reduce the weighted average cost of capital. Rising demand […]
Aug 19, 2023
Outdated, inefficient HVAC systems, lighting, water management and insulation are costing industrial property owners. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the industrial sector consumes a considerable amount of energy in the U.S., accounting for 36% of total end-use energy consumption. Water consumption resulting from industrial processes and heating and cooling also adds up, […]
Aug 9, 2023
Energy expenses can be one of the largest operating costs for a multifamily building. Water usage can add up too, especially in Texas where water expenses are the 10th highest in the country. It doesn’t help that energy and water expenses are variable, making the costs unpredictable for you and your tenants. To reduce costs, multifamily […]
Jul 15, 2023
It’s not often that an opportunity comes along that benefits your constituents, WITHOUT charging taxpayers money. Here’s one of those rare occasions. Almost 20% of the nation’s annual greenhouse gas emissions come from the energy use in commercial office buildings. 51% of that is HVAC alone! With the C-PACE, or “Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy,” […]
Mar 20, 2023
Are you like many Texas property owners who have a list of upgrades you would like to complete on your commercial property, but wonder if it’s the right time to tie up funds in such investments? Do you want to update the HVAC system, lighting, faucets, windows, roofing, etc. but wonder how you will cover […]
Jul 29, 2021
The Department of Energy estimates that, on average, 30% of energy consumed in commercial buildings is wasted. For business owners, that’s real dollars going down the drain every day. These costs add up and the inefficiencies place unnecessary strain on the power grid. How would you like to reduce your monthly energy bill and free […]