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California Development Firm Uses $11 Million in C-PACE Financing to Rehab Historic Property

November 26, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

Petros PACE Finance has closed an $11 million C-PACE transaction with WestPac, a Santa Barbara-based investment, development and management firm, to finance seismic upgrades for the Hotel Cerro, a historic gut rehab project in downtown San Luis Obispo, California.

Intuit Maximizes Financial Savings and Cuts Emissions in Leased Spaces

November 7, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Sean Kinghorn, Intuit’s global sustainability leader, details how the software company maximizes financial savings from leased commercial buildings by lowering emissions.

Funding Efficiency Projects: C-PACE for the Fortune 1000

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by Guest Author

The C-PACE finance program can be a friendly capital alternative for those Fortune 1000 businesses whose facility operating costs remain unnecessarily high - which is often the case. Here’s how.

New York State Releases Energy-Efficient Building Standards Toolkit

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) released a toolkit to help municipalities voluntarily adopt higher energy efficiency standards for new and renovated buildings.

Smart Store Design Saves Sporting Goods Company Nearly $500,000

October 3, 2019November 1, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Smart store design helped the sporting goods and entertainment chain Scheels save nearly $500,000 on energy costs at their superstore in Johnstown, Colorado in the first year alone.

Brandeis University LED Retrofit Reduces Lighting Costs by 78%

December 10, 2018August 2, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and Energy Source just completed an LED retrofit project at the campus center that is expected to reduce the university’s annual lighting costs by 78%. That equals $32,270 yearly.

Five Financial Benefits of Using C-PACE (In Language Your CFO Will Understand…)

December 5, 2018 by Guest Author

The C-PACE funding program has grown extensively and has the potential to become a game changer for the funding of energy efficiency projects. The market potential is immense, and the benefits of the program are compelling. But it is relatively underutilized. For C-PACE to accelerate its growth, constant messaging is required, and of all potential stakeholders, the building owner’s CFO

Energy Retrofit Systems Market to Grow 8% by 2023

November 20, 2018June 14, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

The global energy retrofit systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2018 to 2023, according to a new report by Research N Reports. The report, titled "Global Energy Retrofit Systems Market Research Report 2018," says that with rising costs of energy and growing GHG emissions, the owners of both residential, commercial, and public buildings ...

Property Group Nabs 97% ROI with Efficiency Upgrades

July 30, 2018August 2, 2019 by Jennifer Nastu

MG Properties Group (MGPG) - a company that specializes in the acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and management of more than 16,000 apartment homes across the West Coast - knew it could boost returns for its investors and increase cash flow by increasing efficiency and by reducing water and energy expenses. With initiatives like upgrading the quality and durability of its energy ...

Alaskan City Eliminates Fuel Oil Reliance With Energy-Efficient Retrofits

July 6, 2018August 2, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

The City of Sitka, Alaska, has successfully reduced its reliance on expensive oil through three major energy-efficient retrofits. Renovations to the public library, the US Forest Service Office, and public convention center eliminated the use of fuel oil, according to a new in-depth case study.

San Diego Apartment Complex Retrofit Cuts Electricity Usage 22%

June 22, 2018August 2, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

MG Properties Group reports that a major renovation of its Stonewood Gardens apartment complex in San Diego has reduced energy, electricity, and gas usage.

Morgan Stanley Switches 600 Branches To Energy-Efficient Lighting

April 16, 2018August 2, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Morgan Stanley is collaborating with GE’s energy-focused startup Current to upgrade lighting at more than 600 retail branches. The companies say they expect the program to reduce lighting-related energy consumption by as much as 50% in some branches.

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