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  1. What distinguishes a 'closed' C-PACE program from an 'open' one?

    Answer: Closed programs work with a pre-approved list of capital providers; open programs allow any qualified lender to participate

    In a closed program, the administrator selects a designated capital provider or small panel; in an open program, any qualified lender meeting program criteria may participate.

  2. Why might a property owner choose C-PACE over a conventional bank loan for energy upgrades?

    Answer: C-PACE allows 100% financing, longer terms, and no personal guarantee requirement

    C-PACE enables full-cost financing over long terms (up to 30 years) without requiring personal guarantees, making large projects accessible to more property owners.

  3. In C-PACE program structure, what is a 'servicer' responsible for?

    Answer: Collecting assessment payments and distributing funds to capital providers on behalf of the program

    A servicer manages payment collection, recordkeeping, and fund distribution between the tax collection system and the capital provider.

  4. How does C-PACE program structure typically handle delinquent assessment payments?

    Answer: Delinquent C-PACE payments follow the same remedies as delinquent property taxes, potentially including tax lien sale

    Because C-PACE assessments are structured like property taxes, delinquency remedies mirror those for unpaid taxes — including penalties, interest, and possible tax lien sale.

  5. Which document produced during the C-PACE underwriting process quantifies the expected energy and cost savings from proposed improvements?

    Answer: An energy audit or energy savings report prepared by a qualified professional

    The energy audit or energy savings report provides the technical foundation for determining project eligibility and justifying the financing amount.

  6. What is the primary reason C-PACE capital providers accept super-priority lien risk below existing mortgage debt?

    Answer: Because the assessed amounts are small relative to total property value, reducing actual exposure

    C-PACE financing typically covers only a portion of the property's value (often ≤25%), so the actual risk of loss in foreclosure is low relative to total property equity.

  7. Which of the following best describes the 'net zero' or 'energy neutrality' goal increasingly embedded in advanced C-PACE program guidelines?

    Answer: Programs prioritize projects that collectively move a building toward net-zero energy consumption over time

    Advanced C-PACE programs increasingly align project eligibility and scoring with long-term net-zero energy goals, though specific requirements vary by jurisdiction.