Lone Star PACE Expands Texas Footprint with Deaf Smith County C-PACE Program
Event summary
- Lone Star PACE named administrator of Deaf Smith County’s new C-PACE program on June 9, 2026.
- Deaf Smith County joins 30 other Texas jurisdictions under Lone Star PACE’s administration.
- C-PACE program can fund up to 35% of a project's capital stack for energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy improvements.
- Lone Star PACE has facilitated hundreds of millions of dollars in C-PACE projects across Texas.
The big picture
Lone Star PACE’s appointment as administrator of Deaf Smith County’s C-PACE program underscores the growing adoption of sustainable financing tools in Texas. The program’s ability to fund up to 35% of a project’s capital stack positions it as a key economic development tool, particularly in regions seeking to attract commercial real estate investment while promoting energy efficiency. This expansion further solidifies Lone Star PACE’s role as a leading administrator of C-PACE programs across the state.
What we're watching
- Geographic Expansion
- How Lone Star PACE will leverage this new program to attract more commercial real estate investment in rural Texas counties.
- Program Adoption
- Whether Deaf Smith County’s C-PACE program will accelerate similar initiatives in neighboring jurisdictions.
- Capital Deployment
- The pace at which Lone Star PACE can secure additional capital providers to support the growing demand for C-PACE financing.
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