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Texas PACE Authority celebrates its 5th Anniversary!

Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who made this public service possible in Texas. Because of you, Texas is enjoying over $106 million in energy and water savings to date, with more to come.

TPA's 2019 Annual Report is now available:

FIVE new TX-PACE programs bring the total to 45.

TPA now serves 60% of the Texas population. Join TPA in welcoming:

Guadalupe County   On March 31, Guadalupe County established TX-PACE and entered into an interlocal agreement to join the Alamo Area Council of Governments’ (AACOG) regional PACE program. Guadalupe County is part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA. Its county seat, Seguin, is a manufacturing hub, with over 30% of employees serving the industrial sector.

Hardin County   On March 24, Hardin County, located in the coastal plains of southeast Texas, established a TX-PACE program. Hardin County is part of the Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA. The county seat is Kountze. Hardin County is home to the Big Thicket National Preserve, the biological crossroads of North America. With 9 ecosystems, Big Thicket is recognized as a biosphere preserve by UNESCO.

Boerne, Texas  On March 24, the City of Boerne established its PACE program. Rich in history, Boerne, the county seat of Kendall County, was settled by Free Thinker Germans and is home to the oldest continuously organized German band in the world outside Germany. This beautiful Texas Hill Country destination is part of the San Antonio–New Braunfels MSA.

Fredericksburg, Texas  On January 21, the City of Fredericksburg entered into an interlocal agreement to join AACOG’s regional PACE program, bringing TX-PACE to the heart of Texas Hill Country. Historic Fredericksburg is on the National Register of Historic Places. Known for its wineries, food, and German heritage, Fredericksburg is also the birthplace of Admiral Nimitz and home to the world class National Museum of the Pacific War.

Leon Valley, Texas   On October 15, City of Leon Valley also entered into an interlocal agreement to join AACOG’s regional PACE program. Leon Valley, an independent city in Bexar County, is surrounded by the City of San Antonio and is also part of the San Antonio-New Braunfels MSA.

New PACE Project
FIVE Firsts in Waco

The Containery, a visionary mixed-use space in Waco, Texas combines a century-old vacant brick garage with 60 shipping containers to create 38,000 square feet on four stories of retail, restaurants, offices, event space and boutique hotel rooms. The $856,450 PACE assessment will improve the property’s energy and water efficiency with upgraded HVAC, roof insulation, windows, and plumbing and generate power onsite with solar PV panels. The Containery backs up to the Dr. Pepper Museum and is blocks from Magnolia Market and the Silos.
  • First TX-PACE project in McLennan County
  • First project financed by TFNB Your Bank for Life
  • First Texas PACE project financed by a national bank
  • First use of shipping containers in a TX-PACE project
  • First mixed-use integration of a century-old garage

Introducing 5T Training
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To complement in-person trainings, accommodate ongoing professional development needs during COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and to broaden access to training statewide, TPA is pleased to announce a new series of webinars covering all aspects of TX-PACE.

Mark your calendars for 2pm, save the dates and stay tuned for details on TPA’s new 5T training and professional development webinars. The first are:

Other upcoming webinars include:


Making an Impact With Heart, Grit, and Ingenuity Despite COVID-19

City of Dallas Sets The Standard
Congratulations to the City of Dallas, ranked 4th in EPA’s 2020 Energy Star rankings with 297 Energy Star buildings that avoided 188,000 MTCO2e emissions and reducing energy costs by $32 million in 2020.

Wheaton Engineering Engineers Life Saving Equipment
Long time TX-PACE supporter and Corpus Christi based industrial engineering firm, Wheaton Engineering designed a decontamination unit specifically adapted to limit the effects of COVID-19 on employees entering and leaving facilities. Originally designed for industrial plant access, this measure is easily adaptable to any facility including medical facilities, government offices, military installations, and emergency centers. Contact Ron Wheaton: rwheaton@wheaton-ees.com .

Boerne Establishes PACE While Practicing Safe Social Distancing
The City of Boerne, TX became the first city to hold its PACE hearing remotely in response to COVID-19. 

TERPI Works to Keep People Informed
Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI) is expanding its network of supporting members working together to mitigate energy insecurity compounded by COVID-19. Please contact the team  here  for more information or to get involved, and check out the Relief for Low-Income Households Blog Post.

Citizens Spread Support and Caring While Social Distancing
You! Neighbors looking out for each other, especially those more vulnerable who might need medicine and food delivered to the front door; grandparents Zooming with grandchildren to help with homework, and the greatest heroes of all – healthcare workers and first responders to whom we owe so much.  THANK YOU!

Texas PACE Authority is a nonprofit organization that advances Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) projects in Texas by administering a uniform commercial and industrial PACE program on behalf of local governments. This model approach ensures local governments can establish an effective TX-PACE program quickly and economically, providing a tool for property owners to invest in more efficient infrastructure.

Texas PACE Authority is committed to expand this vibrant program to every region in Texas, working with all parties – property owners, contractors, lenders, and local governments to bring energy and water improvements that are both economically sound and environmentally friendly. To date, 45 local governments have established TX-PACE programs reaching 60% of the Texas population.