CPACE Eligible Improvements 2

Question 1

Which roofing upgrade is most commonly eligible under a C-PACE program?

Accepted Answer

Cool roof systems with high solar reflectance

Answer

Cool roof systems qualify because they reduce heat absorption, lowering cooling energy demand and improving energy efficiency.

Question 2

A hotel installs a commercial-grade heat pump water heater system. Is this C-PACE eligible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, heat pump water heaters are an eligible energy efficiency measure

Answer

Heat pump water heaters are eligible because they use significantly less energy than conventional electric or gas water heaters.

Question 3

What distinguishes a 'water efficiency' improvement eligible for C-PACE from a standard plumbing upgrade?

Accepted Answer

Eligible improvements must measurably reduce potable water consumption

Answer

C-PACE water efficiency improvements must demonstrate quantifiable reduction in water use, such as low-flow fixtures or irrigation controls.

Question 4

A commercial landlord wants to install EV charging stations in a parking garage. Under most C-PACE programs, this is:

Accepted Answer

Eligible as a clean energy or demand management improvement

Answer

Many C-PACE programs include EV charging infrastructure as an eligible clean energy or transportation electrification improvement.

Question 5

Which of the following HVAC improvements would most likely be ineligible for C-PACE financing?

Accepted Answer

Like-for-like replacement of a broken furnace with the same model

Answer

A like-for-like replacement that does not improve energy efficiency does not meet the energy improvement threshold required by C-PACE.

(CPACE) Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Practice Test