Request for Proposals for C-PACE Partnerships

Connecticut Green Bank seeks proposals from qualified contractors, consultants and industry associations to partner with the Green Bank to expand awareness of its Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program, educate potential customers on the benefits of C-PACE, and build a pipeline of C-PACE projects. The program provides 100 percent upfront financing for up to 25 years for clean energy upgrades to commercial, industrial and non-profit buildings. C-PACE financing is available for boilers, chillers, insulation, windows, solar installations, energy audits, appraisal fees, construction costs and ancillary improvements integral to energy efficiency projects. Green Bank is interested in partners who can raise awareness, educate potential customers, work with Green Bank staff to build project pipelines through campaigns and targeted outreach to market sectors, and introduce innovative strategies including group-purchase models, special pricing offers, limited time offers such as interest rate reductions, and other creative solutions to generate leads. Targeted underserved markets include: Manufacturing, Non-profit Organizations, Hospitality (lodging, restaurants), and Commercial Real Estate (office buildings, portfolio-level property managers). Green Bank is also open to proposals identifying other underserved markets. Proposals should outline: (1) the campaign or sector to be targeted and segment needs if not a targeted market; (2) Green Bank support required including marketing support, financing offers, or finders' fees; and (3) Contractor support for the campaign or outreach.