C-PACE Financing in Wisconsin

PACE Equity Finance funds C-PACE loans in Milwaukee, Madison, and other cities in Wisconsin

C-PACE provides a legislated pathway for commercial owners and developers to finance qualifying building improvements that reduce operating costs and enhance performance. With long terms and fixed repayment through the tax bill, it increases capital stack flexibility and improves overall project feasibility. In Wisconsin, there are two PACE programs: Milwaukee PACE and PACE Wisconsin.

C-PACE Status: Active Program
Max Term: 30 years
Max LTV: 35%
Refinance Availability: 2.5-year lookback

$15.3 million C-PACE recapitalization of owner equity prior to stabilization of senior living development. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin C-PACE

In Wisconsin, Milwaukee PACE and PACE Wisconsin programs are administered by Slipstream Inc for participating counties across the state. Both programs require that PACE Equity Finance projects beat the WI State Energy Code by 10% or prescriptive measures listed on the utility Focus on Energy program. The Wisconsin C-PACE programs enable commercial and industrial property owners to obtain financing for energy-efficiency, renewable energy, resiliency, stormwater control measures, energy reliability improvements and water conservation improvements, as well as EV Infrastructure Improvement and brownfield revitalization projects. Eligible projects include the redevelopment of existing buildings, as well as new construction, or retroactive projects.

Wisconsin C-PACE Financing Parameters

Property Types

Multifamily, Senior Housing, Industrial, Hospitality, Retail, Office, Storage

Eligible Projects

Renovation, Redevelopment, Refinance, New Construction, Renewable Energy

Term

Up to 30 years.

Amortization

Fully amortized over the term.

Interest Rate

Fixed rate over the term; spread over a 10-year UST.

Capitalized Interest

No payments during the construction period.

Recourse

Non-recourse, completion guarantee (on New Construction and major redevelopment).

Repayment

Paid through an annual or semi-annual tax assessment on the property.

Prepayment

Prepayable at any time, subject to step-down prepayment premium. No lockout.

LTV

Up to 35% property value.

DSCR

1.10 – 1.30 at stabilization.

Funding Time

Construction, Mid-Construction, Refinance — up to 2.5 years after completion.

Wisconsin C-PACE Financing Case Studies

Mackie Building
$1.7 Million
Milwaukee, WI
  • Multifamily
  • Office
  • Retail
  • Redevelopment