PACE financing

Over the next 30 years in California, scientists predict the frequency of small earthquakes will decrease.

That’s the good news.

The bad news is that the chance of a major earthquake, magnitude 8.0 or greater, will increase.

A perfect lawn requires an investment of both time and money. In drought-prone areas, a green, thick lawn may require frequent watering sessions. In all climates, it will need to be mowed and weeded without damaging the grass.

Imagine a financing option devoid of stress, free of worry, and available to everyone. Envision a flawless customer experience, where approval is not based on cumbersome traditional financing, but instead on your payment history and the equity in your home. With the simplicity of twice annual payments included in your tax bill, that opportunity is here—available to you today through PACE financing.

Rainwater harvesting can be a great way to lower your water bill, as the natural precipitation can be used for different purposes. The upfront costs of a rainwater catchment system vary, depending on the amount of water you want to store and its intended uses. The simplest type of catchment system involves purchasing a rain barrel and connecting it to the existing gutter system with tubing or additional downspouts.

Property assessed clean energy financing, more commonly known as PACE financing, is a consumer-friendly option offering set terms and low fixed payments. With no down payment required, PACE enables homeowners to pay for their energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation and storm preparedness upgrades over time as part of their annual property taxes.

The utilization of wind power is growing at an increasing rate in the U.S. Many homeowners are beginning to wonder if installing a home wind turbine is a practical investment. Across the globe, wind turbines are becoming increasingly popular and make up a large percentage of many nation’s energy sources. We invite you to discover how residential wind turbines have become practical, their benefits, the different types, and the ideal conditions for one.

Planting trees can be useful for more than just landscaping aesthetics. The sun’s heat can increase cooling costs during the summertime, and strategically placed trees can block the most powerful rays from shining directly on your roof or through your windows. Unfortunately, reducing solar heat gain inside of a home is not quite as simple as planting new trees or letting current ones reach maturity. The U.S.

When an insect or animal is destroying a garden or wreaking havoc on a lawn, potent chemical pesticides might seem like the obvious tool for dealing with the problem. But are they absolutely necessary? Non-chemical alternatives exist for most pesticides.

When applied properly, many of these natural pest killers are reasonably effective, without being as potentially toxic as their synthetic peers.

Property Assessed Clean Energy, better known by the acronym PACE, is a financing mechanism allowing homeowners to fund improvements that will increase the efficiency and eco-friendliness of their property. PACE programs are straightforward, but the financing is a little different than standard home improvement loans from a bank. Given the high-interest rates, expensive closing costs, and other drawbacks of bank loans, the PACE alternative is worth a look.

Landlords can yield greater profits from rental properties through creative income streams, such as making improvements that warrant a rent increase.

Some traits of a green energy property are clearly visible: solar panels, a wind turbine in the backyard, or reflective roof shingles meant to repel the sun’s heat. Other features, however, are just as important, but not as noticeable.

Appraisers and real estate brokers are becoming familiar with the importance of efficiency in the real estate market. They now understand that while major upgrades can lower energy costs, sometimes it is the unseen upgrades that best increase a home’s value.