H.E.A.R.T Podcast – C-PACE

The Henrico County Department of Finance and the Virginia PACE Authority joins H.E.A.R.T. to talk about a fantastic opportunity for businesses looking to green up their facilities. C-PACE is a long-term fixed rate loan program for qualified applicants to help them invest in their future by providing financing for a variety of improvements such as solar and renewable energy projects.

Find out how you can get on board this program that will ultimately make Henrico County a greener place to live, work and play.

  • Visit the H.E.A.R.T. C-PACE here
  • Listen to the SoundCloud audio podcast here
Posted by / November 2, 2023

Richmond Joins Statewide C-PACE Program

The City of Richmond, in a long-awaited process, passed the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) loan financing program. C-PACE is administered by the Virginia PACE Authority with support from the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy).

Download the press release here.

Posted by / September 27, 2023

Smart Energy Voices podcast

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil is joined by Abby Johnson, President of both Abacus Property Solutions and the Virginia PACE Authority. She is a winner of the 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award in the category of Industry Veteran.

Abby will discuss the PACE model financing that allows private building owners to use public capital.

You can listen to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify or your preferred podcast player.

Additionally, here is the blog featuring the episode on the Smart Energy Decisions website.

Smart Energy Voices, an SED podcast, features conversations with leaders of the energy transition. In each episode, Smart Energy Decisions founder John Failla digs deep with industry movers and shakers to reveal insights you can learn from in their stories, personalities and visions for the future.

Posted by / August 11, 2023

Richmond May Join Statewide C-PACE Program

The City of Richmond is preparing to join a statewide program that encourages developers to invest in on-site renewable energy, energy efficiency and water conservation measures.

Read the Virginia Public Media article (including comments from VPA Executive Director Abby Johnson) here.

Posted by / July 26, 2023

Fairfax County Joins Statewide C-PACE Program

Fairfax County is the latest locality to adopt the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. C-PACE is administered by the Virginia PACE Authority with support from the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy).

Download the press release here.

Posted by / July 6, 2023

Virginia Beach Joins Statewide C-PACE Program

Virginia Beach has adopted the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. C-PACE is administered by the Virginia PACE Authority with support from the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy).

Download the press release here.

Posted by / May 4, 2023

Abby Johnson wins WISE award


Our own Executive Director Abby Johnson has won a 2023 WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Award in the Industry Veteran category. This award recognizes women with more than 10 years of experience who continue to make a positive impact on the smart energy industry.

Read all about it here.

Posted by / February 6, 2023

VPA announces new board members

The Virginia PACE Authority (VPA) is pleased to announce the addition of Sydney Covey and Sandi McNinch to its Board of Directors beginning this year.

Read the press release.

Posted by / January 26, 2023