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The $11 Trillion Question About Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs

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Property owners in more than 20 states have been able to use PACE bonds to finance energy efficient systems.

Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Programs have been making headlines recently. At issue is a challenge posed by federal agencies surrounding who gets paid first if the borrower of the long-term loan defaults.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which own or guarantee about half of the nation’s $11 trillion in mortgages, released an industry letter on May 5 to their servicers stating “an…
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Does Your State Offer Financial Incentives For Renewable Energy?

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42 states offer financial incentives – in the form of direct cash, tax credits, tax deductions, sales tax incentives, property tax incentives, or utility incentives – for businesses that participate in solar photovoltaic projects.  Learn more about these and other renewable energy incentives for businesses from DSIRE.


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New EcoStar Grant Program for Nonprofit Organizations

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Constellation Energy launched a new EcoStar Grant program to provide qualifying nonprofit organizations with funds to implement projects that support: pollution prevention, education and outreach, energy efficiency, conservation and community activism.

“The EcoStar Grant program is the latest addition to our multi-pronged strategy to make the environment cleaner by advocating for measures to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, expanding our clean energy sources, investing in a smarter energy grid and supporting the organizations working to make a difference in our communities. We are committed to enhancing our support for organizations such as these…” said Paul J. Allen, senior vice…
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