Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing

Stimulating economic growth and clean energy.

Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing programs stimulate investment and economic growth in communities by making clean energy options available to a broader spectrum of users, providing capital to underserved projects and incentivizing the rehabilitation of historic buildings. Our PACE financing group represents PACE boards, PACE administrators, PACE capital providers and property owners, enabling our team to help connect clients to the increasing array of federal, state and local incentives, funding iconic and significant projects throughout the United States.

With individual business goals in mind, our attorneys guide clients through structuring, diligence, negotiation, documentation, closing and ongoing compliance requirements. Our PACE group has the depth to scale agile teams to the complexity of local projects. The innovative strategic counsel Husch Blackwell provides is deeply rooted in our knowledge of the financial industry. In complex financing transactions that utilize PACE, we provide seamless end-to-end solutions.

Find out how we can assist with PACE financing projects: 

• Program structuring and preparation of program documents and policies
• Ongoing PACE program compliance
• Negotiating and drafting source financing documents, including bond and debt structuring
• Counseling property owners through the PACE financing application and closing process
• Collaborating with accountants to ensure proper tax treatment
• Issuing legal opinions