Author: PACE Staff Published: 2/3/2026 PACE Nation

PACENation Community,
As we move further into 2026, the momentum behind PACE financing continues to accelerate. From expanding market access to new policy wins, this year is already shaping up to become a pivotal one for our industry. In this month’s update, we are excited to share key headlines, more information on our upcoming event in New York, and a closer look at the leaders driving our mission forward.

- Home Run Financing Celebrates a Decade of Providing Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing in California
- TPA Board Announces New CEO, Dub Taylor
- Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on The Geneva, DC’s Largest-Ever Office-to-Residential Conversion
- BGL Real Estate Advisors Structures $135 Million in Real Estate Financing for the Hall of Fame Village
- Top business leaders issue an expletive-laced message on the green backlash
- Why a niche category of CRE lending is suddenly seeing record deals
- Downtown tower conversion is first project in Richmond to use C-PACE program for energy upgrades
- Regional banks went quiet on commercial property loans. They’re turning up the volume again
- Southwest Florida Commercial Real Estate Market Enters a “Back to Reality” Phase Heading Into 2026
- AMAL Q4 Deep Dive:Deposit Growth, Loan Expansion, and Margin Momentum Highlight Quarter
- C-PACE Financing Gains Momentum as Developers Rethink Office Assets
- Brandywine Realty Secures Landmark Green Financing Ahead of Earnings

Join Us April 8-9 in New York:
Save the Date & Explore Sponsorships
The 2026 PACENation Summit is returning to the heart of the financial world. Join us April 8-9 at Citibank’s Global Headquarters in New York City for the industry’s premier event.
Early bird registration will be released soon, high-impact sponsorship packages are available now. Position your organization at the forefront of the PACE marketplace and connect directly with leaders in finance, commercial real estate, and clean energy.
Don’t wait—secure your visibility today.
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Welcome to Our Newest Member: PIDC Community Capital
We are thrilled to welcome PIDC Community Capital to the PACENation family. As the certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) for Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, PIDC Community Capital brings a powerful focus on inclusive growth to our network. Backed by a 65-year legacy of driving over $21 billion in investment, they specialize in delivering high-impact resources to businesses and nonprofits in underserved neighborhoods. We look forward to their unique perspective on using capital to revitalize communities and support sustainable development.

MONTHLY MEMBER CALL THIS MONTH
FEBRUARY 10 at 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern.
Please join us for an important and timely discussion on:
PACE Delinquencies: Data, Trends and What the Future Holds :
- Deb Riley, Partner, Allen Matkins
- Andrea Roess, Managing Director, DTA
Morningstar DBRS 2026 Outlook Presenters:
- Stephanie Chin, Senior Vice President, Structured Finance Research. Morningstar DBRS
- Mike Vidmar, Senior Vice President, North American Real Estate Adjacent Ratings, Morningstar DBRS

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