{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP145 Turning Efficiency into Equity: Inside the C-PACE Model with PACE Equity with Tricia Baker and Karl Peer (October 2025)","description":"QUOTES: \u201cWe created the CIRRUS Low Carbon program to speak to developers\u2019 pocketbooks \u2014 build a better building, and you get a better rate.\u201d \u2014 Tricia Baker \u201cEarly design is peace of mind \u2014 it saves you a buck or two and a lot of headaches later.\u201d \u2014 Karl Peer In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn is joined by Tricia Baker, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Impact at PACE Equity, and Karl Peer, an in-house engineer with deep experience in HERS ratings and energy modeling. Together, they unpack the power of C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing \u2014 a state-enabled program that helps developers and building owners access long-term, low-cost private capital for sustainable building upgrades and construction. Tricia introduces CIRRUS Low Carbon, a unique PACE Equity program that rewards better-performing buildings with lower interest rates. Buildings that meet a HERS score of 55 or better automatically qualify for discounted financing, offering developers meaningful savings \u2014 often 50 basis points lower than standard rates. She emphasizes how this program directly links building performance to financial incentive, creating a clear economic reason to pursue higher-efficiency, lower-carbon projects. Karl brings the technical depth, explaining how in-house engineering and RESNET\u00a9 collaboration ensure rigorous validation. He describes case studies ranging from multifamily buildings in California to resilient coastal redevelopment in Florida, where C-PACE funding supported both energy efficiency and storm-hardening measures. Together, Tricia and Karl illustrate how early engagement in the design process yields the best outcomes \u2014 \u201cearly design is peace of mind,\u201d Karl says \u2014 showing how this innovative financing mechanism can drive sustainable change while improving property value and financial performance. LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tricia-kuse-marketing\/ For our guests https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/karl-peer-54878b86\/ Pace-Equity Main: https:\/\/www.pace-equity.com\/ Cirrus C-Pace: https:\/\/www.pace-equity.com\/lowcarbon\/ Case studies: https:\/\/www.pace-equity.com\/case-studies\/ CONTACT: https:\/\/www.pace-equity.com\/schedule-a-meeting\/   To the RESNET\u00ae community, we hear you and want to engage. Learn more at www.RESNET.us. For more info on this topic, contact RESNET at INFO@RESNET.US ","author_name":"RESTalk","author_url":"http:\/\/www.resnet.us\/","html":"