SERVING COMMUNITIES.
IMPROVING PROPERTIES. INCREASING CAPITAL.
Meet Yarcus Lewis, TPA’s newest Board Member
Yarcus Lewis is the Sustainability Program Lead for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. With over 30 years of management experience in the corporate, public, nonprofit, and military sectors, Yarcus is a LEED Accredited Professional, Housing Development Finance Professional, and Certified Sustainability Practitioner. Prior to the Dallas Fed, he was the Sustainability Projects Supervisor at the City of Plano, where he championed PACE in the DFW area for a decade. Yarcus is originally from Texarkana, AR and graduated from Prairie View A&M University. Join TPA in welcoming Yarcus to its board of directors. 
TPA brings more than $226 million in energy and water saving measures to business and nonprofits throughout Texas
Largest Texas project: $27 million in Dallas

Here’s the latest:

Grayson County’s first PACE project, $2.5 million for solar and roofing for an industrial warehouse in Sherman

Medina County’s first PACE project, $147,000 to retrofit an historic post office into a downtown office; the first of 5 projects to revitalize downtown Castroville

City of Dallas executes largest TX-PACE project to date: $27 million multifamily new construction project

$5.1 million refinance of downtown garage in the City of Dallas

$1.4 million hotel new construction in Austin (Travis County)

$2.9 million mixed use redevelopment in the City of Dallas

San Antonio’s first PACE project, $5 million to redevelop historic office building into apartments (AACOG); this project is featured in the City of San Antonio Climate Ready Action Plan 2021 Annual Report

$7.7 million in phase 2 of multifamily housing new construction in Rockport (Aransas County)

$3 million repurposed mall property into World Gym in Texas City (Galveston County)

$16 million hotel new construction in Waco (McLennan County)

$500,000 office retrofit in the City of Dallas

See these and all other TX-PACE projects on
TPA serves 73% of the Texas population as
79 local governments establish
PACE in a Box programs
TPA is proud to serve these newest Texas PACE local Governments
NEW COUNTIES:
TX-PACE Training for Title Companies
T5 – TPA’s Third Thursday at Two pm Training Webinar
July 21 at 2 pm CST

Title Companies often coordinate the closing of projects involving multiple sources of funding including TX-PACE. This training will provide background on the Texas PACE program and address program details for title company personnel involved in transacting TX-PACE project closings or the sale of property with a TX-PACE lien. 
THE MEADOWS FOUNDATION AWARDS $100,000 TO TPA
FOR DATABASE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

TPA is grateful to The Meadows Foundation for a $100,000 grant award that enables TPA to develop and implement a database to manage the growing pipeline of PACE projects in an efficient manner that will increase TPA’s efficiency and effectiveness and improve the project closing experience for Texas stakeholders.

The Meadows Foundation was established in 1948 by Algur H. and Virginia Meadows to benefit and serve the people of Texas. The Foundation has disbursed more than $1.29 billion to 3,600 organizations across the state. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations and public institutions in arts and culture, civic and public affairs, education, health, human services, and initiatives focused on the environment, mental health, and public education. For additional information, visit www.mfi.org. 
 
Nueces County, Texas - Drone Image by Laurie Lyng Imagery, LLC
RURAL TEXAS IS KEY
Rural Texans throughout history have respected energy and resource conservation. Wind (windmills), water (cisterns), recycling, and respect for the land have been the backbone of the DNA of rural Texas. Guess even before we knew what DNA was and how important rural Texas would be for the sustainability of the future, rural Texans were making smart choices. It just comes naturally and out of necessity for many generations of conservationists.
 Adena Lewis, Bastrop County
At this year’s Texas Energy Summit, TPA’s president was honored to serve on a Rural Opportunities for Economic Development and Emissions Reductions panel with Laramie Stroud, Chief of Staff to Representative Drew Darby, Samuel Davis, Field Director, Texas Land & Liberty Coalition, and Adena Lewis, Director of Tourism and Economic Development for Bastrop County. The economic opportunity in rural Texas is limitless, and clean energy combined with the TX-PACE program can make a significant impact to rural communities and the contributions they make to Texas and the US. 

Abilene Receives National Recognition as a
Top 10 City for Economic Development

Abilene, Texas was recognized as #8 in the country in economic development for populations under 200,000, according to results in annual rankings published by Site Selection Magazine. This recognition marks the first time Abilene has ranked in the top 10 in the country. 2021 was a historic year for the Development Corporation of Abilene that included seven projects, over $2.6 billion capital investment, and estimated more than $5.7 billion in economic impact. Abilene’s PACE program, established in 2020, complements the ongoing investment growth in Abilene.

3 Texas Cities make the Top 25 Energy Star Cities in 2022;
All have TX-PACE programs

TPA is privileged to serve and congratulates these 3 Texas cities:
#5 Dallas 
#9 Houston
#12 Austin (Travis County)


Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Network (TIEEN)

TPA is proud to be a member of the Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Network (TIEEN). As Texas’ industrial facilities address increased cost, ESG investor requirements, and other challenges, TX-PACE can be a solution to financing energy and water saving measures that make facilities more efficient and environmentally friendly. 

TIEEN is a network of publicly supported industrial energy-efficiency organizations. The goal of the network is to enhance opportunities for effective collaboration by members through structured periodic communication. TIEEN was established by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). Administrative support is provided through the Texas Industrial Energy Efficiency Program (TIEEP), run by UH Energy. A list of participating organizations can be found HERE.

Welcome Zoe!

TPA’s team meetings have been greatly enriched by the participation and smiles of our newest Team member and daughter of TPA Counsel, James Cargas. Join us in welcoming Zoe, our youngest PACE setter.
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, 79 local governments have established TX-PACE programs reaching above 73% of the Texas population.