C-PACE stands for commercial property assessed clean energy and is a type of financing that differs from a traditional bank loan. The amount of the loan is added to the property’s tax bill and repaid over a long period — and it can make energy-saving projects more affordable. Growth has accelerated over the past five years as more states pass policies enacting the program and more owners and lenders adopt the tool for financing projects.

Residential Real Estate, Mortgages & Home Financing- January 21, 2026

It’s high time to rethink a real estate industry term that undercuts our professional image.

C-PACE stands for commercial property assessed clean energy and is a type of financing that differs from a traditional bank loan. The amount of the loan is added to the property’s tax bill and repaid over a long period — and it can make energy-saving projects more affordable. Growth has accelerated over the past five years as more states pass policies enacting the program and more owners and lenders adopt the tool for financing projects.