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C-PACE Financing is Available in Maine

C-PACE Active

Yes

Available for New Construction

Yes

Max LTV

TBD

C-PACE financing in Maine provides commercial property owners and developers with a powerful tool for funding energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building resilience improvements. Learn how this innovative construction financing option can benefit your commercial real estate project.

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C-PACE Eligibility in Maine

In Maine, C-PACE financing offers commercial property owners and developers access to low-cost, long-term capital for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and resilience projects. Review the eligibility requirements for commercial real estate loans through the C-PACE program below.

Eligible Property Types

Property types that qualify for C-PACE financing in Maine

  • Office Buildings
  • Retail Properties
  • Hotels & Hospitality
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Multifamily (5+ Units)
  • Multifamily (4-5 Units)
  • Multifamily (1-3 Units)
  • Warehouses & Distribution Centers
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Senior Living
  • Educational Institutions
  • Religious & Community Facilities
  • Agricultural Properties
  • Self-Storage Facilities
  • Data Centers
  • Mixed-Use Developments
  • Restaurants
  • Recreational & Entertainment Venues

Project Types

C-PACE hard money loan options for different project stages

  • New Construction
  • Retrofits & Renovations
  • Refinancing (12 month lookback)

Eligible Improvements

Types of improvements that can be financed through C-PACE

  • Energy Efficiency Improvements
  • Water Efficiency Improvements
  • Energy Storage
  • EV Charging Stations
  • Seismic Strengthening
  • Hurricane & Wind Resilience
  • Stormwater Management
  • Public Health Measures

C-PACE Financing Terms in Maine

Max Term (years)

Max Estimated Useful Life (EUL) of installed measures

Minimum Loan Amount

TBD

Maximum Total LTV

TBD

Max C-PACE to ECC

TBD

Max Retrofit LTV

TBD

New Construction TECC

TBD

C-PACE Programs in Maine

Maine offers various programs for property owners seeking commercial real estate loans through C-PACE. These programs connect property owners with hard money lenders and construction loan options for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

We're currently updating our information about specific C-PACE programs in Maine. Please check back later or use our eligibility checker to connect with C-PACE providers who can assist with your project.

Optimize Your Capital Stack in Maine

C-PACE financing offers commercial real estate developers and owners a strategic alternative to traditional construction loans and hard money loans. By integrating C-PACE into your capital stack, you can optimize your project's financial structure, potentially reducing your weighted average cost of capital.

In Maine, C-PACE can typically fund up to 20% of total project costs for eligible improvements, complementing senior debt and reducing the amount of equity required.

C-PACE Capital Stack Benefits

  • Fixed-rate financing with terms up to Max Estimated Useful Life (EUL) of installed measures years
  • No personal guarantees required (non-recourse)
  • Can fund up to 20% of eligible project costs
  • Transferable upon property sale
  • Potentially improves debt service coverage ratios

Example Capital Stack for Maine

Equity
15%
C-PACE
20%
Senior Debt
60%
-197 bps
WACC vs Typical
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What is C-PACE Financing?

Learn how C-PACE financing works for commercial property owners and developers in Maine

C-PACE Overview

C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) is an innovative financing mechanism that provides long-term, fixed-rate funding for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resilience improvements to commercial properties.

In Maine, C-PACE financing allows commercial property owners to access capital for qualifying improvements with repayment through a voluntary property tax assessment.

Key Benefits for Maine Properties

  • Long-term financing (up to 30 years) with fixed interest rates
  • Non-recourse funding that doesn't appear on balance sheets
  • Transferable with property ownership
  • Available for most commercial property types in Maine
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Maine C-PACE Frequently Asked Questions

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