Public Improvement Fee (PIF) is an added fee collected by businesses on sales transactions. It operates kind of like a sales tax, but it is actually a fee rather than a tax. The fee is used to fund infrastructure improvements in order to improve the site community of the fee collector. What is the Public …
How the Public Improvement Fee (PIF) Benefits Colorado’s Hospitality Industry Read More »
Most nonprofit organizations have specific budgets tied to their expenses. The cost of solar panels may seem unaffordable to nonprofits because they are usually on a tight budget. However, there are actually several funding options available to nonprofits which makes affording solar possible, including power purchase agreement (PPA) and property assessed clean energy programs (PACE). …
Finding the best ways to fund your commercial energy project or upgrades In this ever-changing world in which we live in, renewable and environmentally-friendly energy is becoming increasingly important. However, finding the funding to overhaul your business’s energy grid can seem daunting. Business owners might think an energy system update is too expensive, but there …
Columbia Independent School completes PACE-Funded energy project in new sustainability initiative Columbia, MO – October 24, 2018 – In an effort to have a larger sustainable impact and reduce their carbon footprint, Columbia Independent Schools enlisted EnergyLink to retrofit their school with the latest renewable energy tech. In doing so, the private school became the …
Columbia School Finishes First Local PACE-Funded Energy Project Read More »
According to a new study, energy efficient buildings are less likely to default on mortgages compared to commercial buildings that have higher energy consumption. Energy management not only brings significant annual savings, but now it is also impacting mortgage rates and loan process. Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory based its findings on mortgage default rates and energy performance in six …
New Legislation in California Strengthens PACE Financing Standards Property assessed clean energy (PACE) allows homeowners to make crucial home improvements, without having high upfront costs. Homeowners can repay the financing over a long period of time, while benefiting from energy upgrades in their home. Recently, California Legislation strengthened PACE financing standards and consumer protections. In …
Last night, Monday, June 19, 2017, the city of Columbia, Missouri approved PACE financing at their city council meeting. What is PACE? Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) is a simple form of energy financing that covers up to 100% of project costs. Some of the energy improvements it covers include: Solar (PV) Panels Wind Turbines …
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Passes in Columbia, Missouri Read More »
Columbia Pushes Vote for PACE Financing to June Meeting Columbia, Missouri’s City Council decided to postponed to vote for PACE Financing until their next meeting which will be held on June 19, 2017. The Missourian reports positive support being shown by the council members, but more research must be done before a final decision can be …
City of Columbia Tables Pace Financing Vote to June 19th Read More »
PACE Financing and its steady growth PACE (Property-assessed clean energy) financing has been in business for nine years. This financing system allows businesses and homeowners to install energy efficient and renewable energy projects such as solar with no money down. PACE will cover 100% of the project costs and adds an annual assessment to your …
What does EPC stand for? EPC stands for engineering, procurement and construction. EPC companies can be a wide range of industries. EnergyLink is a full service EPC energy company. Occasionally potential customers may have a difficult time grasping exactly what it is we do, which does not involve pushing a particular product; rather, we …
