Webinar – How C-PACE can Unlock Billions of Dollars of Investment in Clean Construction Materials

How C-PACE Can Unlock Billions of Dollars of Investment in Clean Construction Materials

Introducing RMI’s C-PACE Clean Construction Materials Cohort

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) loan programs have enabled $9 billion of low-cost financing for clean energy and energy efficiency measures in commercial real estate in 25 US states and cities. A few small tweaks to C-PACE financing rules could similarly unlock billions of dollars of investment in clean construction materials and practices.

This informational webinar discussed the new C-PACE Clean Construction Materials Cohort, launching in 2025. The session provided an overview of the cohort structure, goals, and participation benefits, while making the case for why embodied carbon should be integrated into C-PACE financing. It offered attendees a foundational understanding of how embodied carbon can fit within the scope of C-PACE programs, highlights emerging policy and market drivers, and outlines pathways for launching near-term pilot projects with RMI’s technical guidance and support.

The webinar was intended for program administrators, green banks, state energy offices, capital providers, policymakers, consultants, and real estate developers interested in expanding the positive economic and environmental impacts of their C-PACE programs.

RMI is revolutionizing energy usage in buildings, the largest contributor to pollution globally. We partner with governments, businesses, real estate decision makers, and NGOs to advance US commercial and residential building decarbonization policies, codes, financing, and innovative technologies. We research, test, and accelerate solutions that improve new construction and retrofits to reduce pollution, lower energy costs, and enhance health and resilience for all.