PACE enabling legislation toolkit

Update: PACE programs are currently on hold all across the country. Urge Congress to protect these local energy retrofit programs from the attacks of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac & the FHFA.



Is your state lacking PACE enabling legislation?

The first step in PACE is making sure that state law gives local governments the authority they need to implement these finance programs. Here are some resources to help get you started:

  1. PACE White Paper - Overview of PACE Benefits and Risk Mitigating Features
  2. “Strategies for Passing PACE Enabling Legislation” Powerpoint
  3. Click here for a recorded webinar with tips and resources for advocates working to pass PACE legislation
  4. The 10 Must Haves for PACE State Enabling Legislation
  5. PACE Concerns & Responses
  6. PACE Programs: Historical Precedent, Seniority and Benefits to Existing Lenders
  7. Template for PACE Letter to State Legislators
  8. Template for State Legislation Coalition Petition
  9. TAKE ACTION – Send your legislators an email in support of PACE

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