PACE Loans in Seattle and the State of Washington

Washington Managing Director

PACE Equity Funds Local Developments

PACE Equity is a long term, fixed rate, non-recourse private capital source for developers and building owners. We fund elements related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resiliency through a public-private partnership authorized by the WA State Legislature in 2020. We are repaid via a special tax assessment that can stay with the property at sale. Through the Washington State Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy + Resiliency (C-PACER) program, we can provide funding for up to 30% of the capital stack for new construction, replacing more expensive funding, resulting in a lower cost of capital and higher returns. We can also fund up to 100% of the cost of energy efficiency measures that comply with Clean Buildings Act requirements. Since 2014, PACE Equity has funded over 200 PACE projects with a focus on delivering improved return for our clients.

PACE Equity offers the only C-PACE financing option with a lower cost of capital when a project meets our lower carbon design criteria. CIRRUS Low Carbon financing provides a substantial rate reduction plus operational savings and a Green Building designation and promotional package that makes your building more appealing to tenants. Our Low Carbon Team will help you meet the design criteria as part of our end-to-end process. 

PACE Financing Expert

Don Schulz is our Washington State Managing Director. With over 28 years of experience in commercial real estate, Don has built a diverse career across various roles and sectors. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (CMAP), and Washington licensed real estate broker. Reach out to him to schedule a meeting and discuss your next project.

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Local PACE Programs

C-PACER funding is available in Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, and Whatcom counties, with more programs in development. Although each county’s program is unique, all programs include resiliency measures such as seismic improvements and fire/flood protection. Seattle’s King County C-PACER program authorizes funding for measures including building electrification, electric vehicle charging, and energy and water efficiency. PACE Equity’s Building Optimization and Energy Engineering Teams expertly manage the process end-to-end, from application to the required energy audit and project evaluation, to close and funding.

Relevant PACE Equity Case Studies for Seattle and the State of Washington

Here are some recent case studies of projects you might find interesting. We’ve got more project stories that show the many ways we’ve helped deliver PACE financing.