As Texans, we know the drill, when spring rolls around, so do the storms. With the severe weather season already making headlines across the state, many commercial property owners are asking the same question: If disaster strikes, how can I rebuild stronger and more resiliently?

That’s where the Texas Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) program can turn a crisis into an opportunity.

Originally passed by the Texas Legislature in 2013, the PACE Act was designed to give commercial, industrial, and institutional property owners a smarter, more flexible way to finance building upgrades. By allowing long-term financing for improvements that boost energy and water efficiency, TX-PACE lets you pay for improvements over time—using the savings generated by those very improvements.

But TX-PACE isn't just a tool for planning ahead. It's also an unsung hero during recovery.

When Disaster Hits, TX-PACE Can Help You Rebuild Better

After a major storm, financing decisions often move from “Wouldn’t it be nice to upgrade?” to “We have to rebuild.” And fast. Unfortunately, disaster recovery isn’t just about dealing with damage, it’s also about competing for limited resources, from contractors to capital. Federal programs like FEMA and SBA provide essential support, but they often focus on immediate needs or residential recovery and provide minimum resources to rebuild the same property so the risk of recurrence remains high. 

That’s where TX-PACE fills the gap. By offering affordable, long-term, private-sector financing with no upfront costs, TX-PACE helps commercial property owners rebuild smarter, turning an unavoidable repair or rebuild into a strategic investment in sustainability and resilience.

With TX-PACE, you can:

• Upgrade HVAC systems, windows, roofs, and insulation
• Install onsite power and energy storage systems 
• Improve water efficiency 

And most importantly, you can do all this while preserving your cash flow.

Building Resilience Today for Tomorrow’s Storms

Texas is growing—and so are the challenges to our energy grid and water resources. The time to think about future-proofing your building is now. Whether you're preparing for what’s ahead or recovering from what just passed, TX-PACE offers a pathway to rebuild not just the same, but better.

At Texas PACE Authority, we’re on a mission to empower property owners across Texas to make energy and water saving upgrades that save money, benefit the environment and their local communities. As a nonprofit organization, we administer the state’s Property Assessed Clean Energy (TX-PACE) program, working hand-in-hand with local governments to create a simple, cost-effective path for businesses, nonprofits, and industrial facilities to improve their infrastructure.  TPA is proud to administer this powerful program across 109 local governments, and counting. We’re here to help you turn the next storm into your next opportunity.  

Ready to get started? Visit us at www.texaspaceauthority.org to learn more.