C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy)
Connecticut's C-PACE program provides full financing for a wide range of energy-saving and green energy upgrades to commercial, industrial, multifamily, and institutional properties.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates: Rolling (Open application)
Funding Amounts: 100% financing for eligible energy improvements; no specified minimum or maximum.
Summary: Provides property owners in Connecticut with full financing for a wide range of energy-saving and green energy upgrades.
Key Information: Program is ongoing and open; funding is structured as financing, not a traditional grant.
Description
The C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) program is a Connecticut state initiative that enables property owners—including those in commercial, industrial, residential (multifamily), institutional, and infrastructure sectors—to access 100% financing for eligible energy-saving and green energy improvements. The financing is repaid through a property-based mechanism, making upgrades accessible and affordable while supporting long-term sustainability and operational savings. The program also offers targeted resources and support for building owners, contractors, municipalities, capital providers, mortgage holders, and appraisers to facilitate participation and maximize benefits.
