C-PACE Community
In 2013 the Board of Selectman and the RTM voted for Greenwich to become a C-PACE community. C-PACE allows building owners to finance qualifying projects by placing a voluntary assessment on their property tax bill; the cost of the improvements are paid back overtime on the property tax bill. The assessment remains with the property even if ownership changes; as a result low interest capital can be raised from the private sector to finance qualifying improvements such as energy efficient boilers, new windows, solar panel installations, and energy efficient lighting. These improvements will give owners of commercial buildings to access cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy.
C-PACE For Non-Residential Buildings Or More Dwelling Units
For the purposes of C-PACE all non-residential buildings including religious institutions and NGO's, or residential with 5 or more dwelling units, are considered commercial. As an additional benefit Greenwich will earn 20 points for each completed C-PACE program and an additional 5 points for each application for C-PACE funding through the Clean Energy Community Program.
For more information, click here for C-PACE information for Building Owners.