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What is C-PACE financing in Cook County?
C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) lets Cook County commercial owners finance up to 100% of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation upgrades with private capital, repaid over up to 30 years as a line item on the property tax bill.
What to know
- No large out-of-pocket cost — financing covers up to 100% of the project.
- Repayment terms run up to 30 years, matching the useful life of the improvements.
- Eligible: office, retail, industrial, multi-family (5+ units), hotels, and nonprofits.
- Covers HVAC, lighting, solar, insulation, and water systems.
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