California Public–Private Partnership Launches Nation’s Largest Commercial PACE

14 California counties and 126 cities Sept. 20 launched the first state-wide and the nation’s largest PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) program. Aimed at reducing energy and water consumption on commercial properties, the California Statewide Communities Development Authority’s (CSCDA) CaliforniaFIRST program enables commercial property owners to raise capital for clean energy, energy efficiency, and water conservation projects. Read full article.