Pace Avenue

Pace Avenue, established in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, specializes in facilitating energy-efficient upgrades for buildings. It offers financing solutions for residential and commercial properties, covering a range of improvements such as solar panels, LED lighting, HVAC systems, and water conservation measures. The company serves homeowners, contractors, and businesses across various sectors, including residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial structures. Pace Avenue's unique financing model, PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy), allows homeowners to repay upgrade costs through their property tax bills, making it an affordable and accessible option for energy-efficient upgrades. The company was founded by experienced entrepreneurs with a background in innovative financing solutions for the solar industry. In 2017, Pace Avenue received a $1.5M U.S. Department of Energy Sunshot Grant to further develop technology driving solar and energy-efficiency adoption in underserved communities.