Retrofit Financing Mechanisms
Explore various financing options to fund building retrofit projects
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Section 4 of 5Overcoming the Financing Barrier
Upfront costs are often the biggest barrier to retrofit projects, even when energy savings clearly justify the investment. Modern financing mechanisms are designed to overcome this barrier by aligning payment schedules with energy savings, enabling projects to be cash-flow positive from day one.
Financing Types
- •PACE: Property Assessed Clean Energy programs
- •On-Bill Financing: Repayment through utility bills
- •ESCO Contracts: Performance-based agreements
- •Green Bonds: Sustainability-linked financing
Incentives & Support
Tax Credits
179D, Investment Tax Credit
Utility Rebates
Demand-side management programs
Government Grants
State/federal programs
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Project Investment
$250k
Monthly Payment
$1,864
Total Cost
$447k
+$197k interest
Annual Savings
$38k
Energy cost reduction
Net Cash Flow
+$15133
Year 1
PACE Financing Details
Advantages
- ✓No upfront cost
- ✓Long repayment
- ✓Tied to property
Considerations
- !Property lien
- !Limited availability
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