NYSERDA has issued for comment a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Guidance Document. With this document, NYSERDA is providing guidance on implementing PACE in New York State, as required by New York State General Municipal Law Article 5-L for NYSERDA.
This Guidance Document is for commercial and multifamily buildings only. While certain portions of this guidance may be applicable in the single-family residential sector, NYSERDA does not suggest that this guidance be used for single-family residential PACE financing. NYSERDA may issue additional guidance in the future regarding PACE in the single-family residential sector.
What is PACE Financing?
PACE financing programs use authority given to a municipality to offer financing for property owners to fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on existing commercial structures. The property owner voluntary agrees to repay the financing through a special assessment or special tax charge placed on their annual property tax bill. This provides financing for these types of improvements over time without requiring the property owner to make a large upfront investment.
Pace Financing Through Energize NY
PACE financing is available through the Energy Improvement Corporation’s Energize NY PACE program in participating municipalities
. EIC is a local development corporation and a New York State nonprofit established specifically to assist local governments and property owners achieve long-term energy savings and/or generate renewable power for use on site.
Getting started. Visit the Energize NY website for more information on how to finance upgrades to commercial and multifamily properties.