Getting Started (Apply)

Follow these steps to initiate, develop, and close C-PACE financing for your project:

 

STEP 1
DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY

Ensure you have an eligible property located in an IECA PACE Participating Community, then visit the Project Center and submit a pre-application here. After completing the first page of a new application, your property's eligibility will be displayed on the Existing Applications and Application Overview pages.

If you are not ready to begin an application but would like access to more program information, please create a Project Center login here and then view the Program Documents page.

 

STEP 2
DEVELOP ENERGY PROJECT

Work with a registered contractor and a qualified Energy Project Assessment Professional to define the Energy Project scope of work and obtain an Energy Project Assessment.

Choose a registered professional or contractor here or have your contractor register here.

 

STEP 3
SECURE FINANCING

Request financing quotes from one or more qualified Capital Providers and secure consent to C-PACE financing from your mortgage lender(s).

Choose a qualified capital provider here or have your capital provider visit here for registration information.

 

STEP 4
IECA APPROVAL

Return to the Project Center here. Complete the application, upload required documentation and submit the application to IECA PACE for final approval.

 

STEP 5
CLOSE FINANCING

Enter into an assessment contract and supplemental agreements with the C-PACE Capital Provider and the Participating Community.

 

STEP 6
INSTALL ENERGY PROJECT

Complete construction of all financed Energy Projects

 

STEP 7
REPAY

C-PACE financing is repaid semi-annually on your property tax bill, according the Assessment Contract.

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