News and Updates
Saint Paul Port Authority Shares MinnPACE Insights at MNCREW
In November, Holly Huston represented the Saint Paul Port Authority at the MNCREW “Accessing Capital with Green Equity” event, where she highlighted how MinnPACE is helping property owners unlock financing for energy-efficient, resilient, and community-building projects across Minnesota. Holly shared how MinnPACE provides long-term, cash-flow-positive financing for improvements like HVAC upgrades, solar, insulation, windows, lighting, Read More Saint Paul Port Authority Shares MinnPACE Insights at MNCREW
MinnPACE Quarterly Update: Strong Growth and Expanding Solar Interest Drive Q3 Success
The third quarter of 2025 marked another strong performance for the MinnPACE program, reflecting steady statewide momentum in commercial PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing. As the program administrator, the Saint Paul Port Authority continues to oversee both internal and external PACE lending across Minnesota, helping businesses, nonprofits, and property owners invest in energy efficiency Read More MinnPACE Quarterly Update: Strong Growth and Expanding Solar Interest Drive Q3 Success
MinnPACE Expands C-PACE Financing
Minnesota’s Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program has taken a major step forward. Administered statewide by MinnPACE, the program has been a leader in clean energy financing since 2010, with more than $291 million invested and over 100 projects completed. Now, with new legislative updates in 2024, MinnPACE is entering what we’re calling the Read More MinnPACE Expands C-PACE Financing
MinnPACE Presents at National C-PACE Alliance Conference in Minneapolis
On September 17, 2025, Minneapolis welcomed C-PACE industry leaders from across the country for the annual C-PACE Alliance Conference. The event brought together national experts to share best practices, discuss program innovation, and explore the future of this rapidly growing financing tool. Holly Huston, Vice President of Finance at the Saint Paul Port Authority, represented Read More MinnPACE Presents at National C-PACE Alliance Conference in Minneapolis
Minnesota Property Owners Power Up with Solar
Minnesota Property Owners Power Up with Solar: Financing Tools Fuel Rural Energy Revolution Across Minnesota, property owners are seizing a rare opportunity to transform their energy future—before time runs out. Thanks to a powerful combination of MinnPACE financing, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits, and the USDA REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) grant, farms Read More Minnesota Property Owners Power Up with Solar
Now Is the Time to Start Your Solar Project
Why Now Is the Time to Start Your Solar Project The recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) is shaking up renewable energy funding. With certain cuts to federal green programs, many businesses are wondering what this means for clean energy financing — especially for solar. The short answer: if you’ve been thinking about going Read More Now Is the Time to Start Your Solar Project