C-PACE Financing in Pennsylvania

PACE Equity Finance funds C-PACE loans in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and other cities in Pennsylvania

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a financing solution offering fixed-rate, non-recourse private capital with up to a 30-year amortization. Available for recapitalization, retrofits, and developments, repayment is made through a non-accelerating property tax assessment on the property which is transferable upon sale or prepayable at any time.

C-PACE Status: Active Program
Max Term: 30 years
Max LTV: 35%
Refinance Availability: 2-year lookback

$10 million C-PACE financing covers tenant improvements for mixed-use development. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania C-PACE

C-PACE programs in all counties outside of Philadelphia are administered by Pennsylvania C-PACE (PA C-PACE). Philadelphia’s C-PACE financing program requires the approval of the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA) in addition to standard measures such as energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, resiliency, and indoor air quality (IAQ). Multifamily units (5+ units) are eligible for C-PACE financing. Pennsylvanians throughout the state, including Pittsburgh, can use the Sustainable Energy Fund’s (SEF) educational resources to further their carbon-conscious financing goals. In addition, retroactive refinancing is available for projects up to two years past certificate of occupancy.

Pennsylvania 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 years after completion.

C-PACE Financing Case Studies

SkyRidge Resort
$63.3 Million
Deer Valley, UT
  • Hospitality
  • New Construction
  • Refinance / Recapitalization
SIXTY DC Hotel
$22.5 Million
Washington, D.C.
  • Hospitality
  • Redevelopment
  • Refinance / Recapitalization
Meadow Valley
$25 Million
Traverse City, MI
  • Senior Housing
  • New Construction