Quick Start Guide

We've simplified the PACE process

We facilitate the PACE financing process to help property owners obtain low-risk loans for clean energy upgrades on their properties.

Texas PACE Authority streamlines the process of obtaining PACE funding by walking users through every step of the process while protecting property owners through our underwriting process based on "PACE in a Box" best practices.

Step 1: Determine Project Eligibility

General Eligibility

Eligibility Check Tool

Service Areas – Texas PACE Authority

Step 2: Determine Project Scope 

See TPA Program Guide (page 14)

Complete an (optional) Preliminary Application

Complete an (optional) Energy Audit

Step 3: Select a PACE Lender

List of Capital Providers

Want to be listed as a Capital Provider?

     -  Capital Provider Interest Form

Step 4: Select Service Providers

Contractors

Independent Third Party Reviewers

Step 5: Prepare Application

SAMPLE-Required-Documents-Checklist-V2023-03.pdf (texaspaceauthority.org)

Step 6: Obtain Mortgagee Consent (if applicable)

Consenting Lenders

Lender Consent Template

A Case for Lender Consent

Step 7: Engage ITPR for Project Verification

ITPR-Pre-Construction Verification Certificate

PACE ITPR Workbook

Step 8: Close on PACE Financing

Step 9: Install Upgrades

Step 10: Verify Installation 

ITPR Post Construction Statement of Compliance

Pearl Point Apartments, Rockport (Aransas County)

Project Case Study (English) >>

Building Size: 258,000 square feet
Built: 2019-2020

 

The PACE program levels the playing field for mom-and-pop shops like ours so that we can also be participants in the clean energy era.