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Eligibility Reference

Eligible Improvements Reference

A guide to the building improvements eligible for C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing through FASTPACE — spanning energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resiliency.

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Improvements
01 · 9 Categories

Energy Efficiency

Modern glass commercial high-rises with energy-efficient façades

Mechanical (HVAC)

24
  • Air Conditioner, Central w/ Zone Control
  • Air Conditioner, Mini-Split
  • Air Conditioner, Packaged Terminal (PTAC)
  • Biomass / Pellet Wood Stove
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Central HVAC
  • Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Air Volume
  • Cooling Condensate Reuse Projects
  • Cooling Towers
  • Cooling Tower Controllers
  • Duct Replacement
  • Duct Sealing
  • Energy Efficient Air Purifier (built-in)
  • Energy Efficient Gas Boiler System
  • Evaporative Cooler
  • Fan, Whole House
  • Furnace
  • Heat Pump, Condensing Component
  • Heat Pump, Geothermal
  • HVAC Zoning Control Systems
  • Hydronic Radiant Heating System
  • Ventilator, Heat / Energy Recovery
  • Ventilator Fixture, Exhaust
  • Ventilation Fixture, Attic

Electrical & Lighting

High-Efficiency Lighting & Appliances
16
  • Building Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical Panel Upgrade
  • Electrical Wiring Modernization
  • Energy Efficient Appliances (Affixed to property)
  • High Efficiency Lighting
  • LED Lighting Fixture, Indoor
  • LED Lighting Fixture, Outdoor
  • Lighting Control Systems
  • Refrigeration Case Lighting
  • SMART Parking Lot Fixtures
  • SMART Parking Garage Fixtures
  • SMART Project Pathway Lighting
  • SMART Wall Pack Fixtures
  • Task Ambient Lighting Projects
  • Wireless Lighting Controls

Water Heating

High-Efficiency Plumbing
4
  • Hot Water System Controller
  • Smart Recirculating Hot Water System
  • Water Heater, Storage
  • Water Heater, Tankless

Indoor Water Efficiency

Plumbing
10
  • Deionization Equipment
  • Demand Hot Water Appliance
  • Demand Water Softener / Filter
  • Faucet Aerators
  • High-Efficiency Faucet Fitting
  • High-Efficiency Showerhead
  • High-Efficiency Toilet Fixture
  • Pre-rinse Spray Valves
  • Plumbing System Repair
  • Waterless Urinals

Pool Equipment

High-Efficiency Plumbing
4
  • Automatic Pool Cover
  • Electric Heat Pump Pool Heater
  • Gas Pool Heater
  • Pool Pump and Motor

Insulation & Exterior

Building Envelope
13
  • Air Sealing
  • Energy Efficient Façade Upgrades
  • Energy Efficient Reflective Coating
  • Industrial Process Equipment Motors and Controls
  • Insulation, Attic
  • Insulating Carpet & Padding
  • Insulation, Hot Water Pipe
  • Insulation, Siding
  • Insulation, Under Slab
  • Insulation, Under Floor
  • Insulation, Wall
  • Radiant Barrier
  • Weather Stripping

Windows, Doors & Skylights

Building Envelope
15
  • Additional building openings for natural light
  • Awning, Exterior
  • Awning, Retractable Exterior
  • Door, Energy Efficient Exterior
  • Glass Doors – French
  • Glass Doors – Sliding
  • Light Tubes
  • Patio Covers
  • Shutter, Exterior
  • Skylights
  • Sunroom
  • Windows
  • Window Film
  • Window & Door Blinds, Interior
  • Window & Door Shutters, Interior

Roofing

3
  • Roof Installation
  • Green Roof
  • Gutters

Elevator Modernization

2
  • Elevator Repair / Replacement
  • Elevator Motors and Controls
02 · 4 Categories

Renewable Energy

Technician installing rooftop solar photovoltaic panels

Solar Systems

3
  • Solar PV System (roof, carport, etc.)
  • Solar Pool Heating
  • Solar Water Heating

Energy Storage

2
  • Advanced Energy Storage Systems
  • Battery Storage Systems

EV Charging

2
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • Parking Lot Grading & Paving

Alternative Fuels

5
  • Biomass
  • Cogeneration System
  • Fuel Cell Power System, Stationary
  • Fuel Cell Power System, Backup
  • Wind Turbine
03 · 3 Categories

Resiliency

Dense urban commercial skyline at dusk

Flood & Drought Mitigation

7
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Gray Water System
  • Hardscape (must replace turf or irrigated landscaping)
  • Industrial Process Water Reuse Projects
  • Rainwater Catchment System
  • Recycled Water Source Projects
  • Weather-Based Irrigation Controller

Seismic Strengthening

12
  • Lateral Systems, Shear Walls
  • Lateral Systems, Moment Frames
  • Lateral Systems, New Steel Columns
  • Lateral Systems, Column Strengthening
  • Lateral Systems, Frame Strengthening
  • Foundation Strengthening
  • Foundation Connection System
  • Structural Connection System
  • Masonry Reinforcement
  • Emergency Shut-off System
  • Seismic Other / Custom
  • Standby Generators

Wildfire Hardening

5
  • Building Envelope Sealing (Fire-Resistant)
  • Building Roof Materials (Fire-Resistant)
  • Building Fire Safety Measures (Sprinkler, Alarm)
  • Exterior Wall Coverings (Fire-Resistant)
  • Fire Ember Prevention Coverings