“ Nature is a totally efficient, self-regenerating system. IF we discover the laws that govern this system and live synergistically within them, sustainability will follow and humankind will be a success.” - R. Buckminster Fuller
The C PACE VT’s WORKING GROUP for Sustainability
Mike Davidson- White River Junction
John Guidotti- New Hampshire
Kurt Pollem- Manchester Center
Libby Moyer- Vershire
Nick Charyk- Sharon
Mike Davidson- White River Junction
John Guidotti- New Hampshire
Kurt Pollem- Manchester Center
Libby Moyer- Vershire
Nick Charyk- Sharon
PACE in 2026: Poised for Growth Amid Political and Economic Change. PACE is a proven policy tool for private investment in clean energy, resilience, and local economic development across political and economic cycles. Read about PACE NATION HERE
Watch Short C- PACE FINANCING VIDEO HERE
C-PACE Vermont: Citizens and Legislators Accelerate
Clean Energy Housing Units in 2025 at no cost to Vermont tax payers and solve the housing crisis.
Vermont’s Gov.Phil Scott asks for a bold solution to the housing crisis and gets one delivered right to the door.
HOUSING | ENVIRONMENT | CLEAN ENERGY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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C-PACE stands for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy. It's a financing program that helps all commercial and residential property owners pay for energy efficiency, water conservation, and other sustainability upgrades at no cost to tax payers.
March ’25, NEW HAMPSHIRE SIGNS BILL TO SPEED UP FINANCING FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOUSING. RECOGNIZING NEW HAMPSHIRE’S NEED FOR HOUSING, THE GOVERNOR SIGNS THIS AS THE FIRST BILL UPON TAKING OFFICE. READ ABOUT NEW HAMPSHIRE & C -PACE FINANCING HERE
VERMONT'S PACE HISTORY Former PACE laws cost Vermont tax payers their own tax dollars. C PACE does not cost Vermont tax payers any money accept for lo no costs for the administration of the program.
VERMONT'S PACE TIMELINE
2009 VT ACT 45 (H.446): Vermont passed PACE program legislation in Act 45 (H.446) The Vermont Energy Act of 2009. Act 45 §3267. ELIGIBLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS. Those entities appointed as energy efficiency utilities under subsection 209(d) of Title 30 shall develop a list of eligible energy efficiency projects and shall make the list available to the public on or before July 1 of each year.
2011 VT Act 47 ( H.56): Dorset and others enact R-PACE. Energy Bill of 2011 No. 47 ( H.56) provided far more structure than the earlier bill, and created the opportunity for towns to really get going with PACE. Thirteen Vermont Towns already have PACE districts set up, and at least 19 more will vote on PACE districts with 2012 Town Meeting votes.
2016 VT Act 45 (H.446): Burlington Vermont Enacts R-PACE under Act 45. The Vermont PACE Program can be used to finance residential (1-4 unit) energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. Developed by Efficiency Vermont and the Burlington Electric Department (BED) in accordance with Act 45, the Vermont Energy Act of 2009, which states that “energy efficiency projects shall be those that are eligible under section 3267 of this title.
VERMONT'S PACE TIMELINE
2009 VT ACT 45 (H.446): Vermont passed PACE program legislation in Act 45 (H.446) The Vermont Energy Act of 2009. Act 45 §3267. ELIGIBLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS. Those entities appointed as energy efficiency utilities under subsection 209(d) of Title 30 shall develop a list of eligible energy efficiency projects and shall make the list available to the public on or before July 1 of each year.
2011 VT Act 47 ( H.56): Dorset and others enact R-PACE. Energy Bill of 2011 No. 47 ( H.56) provided far more structure than the earlier bill, and created the opportunity for towns to really get going with PACE. Thirteen Vermont Towns already have PACE districts set up, and at least 19 more will vote on PACE districts with 2012 Town Meeting votes.
2016 VT Act 45 (H.446): Burlington Vermont Enacts R-PACE under Act 45. The Vermont PACE Program can be used to finance residential (1-4 unit) energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. Developed by Efficiency Vermont and the Burlington Electric Department (BED) in accordance with Act 45, the Vermont Energy Act of 2009, which states that “energy efficiency projects shall be those that are eligible under section 3267 of this title.
What in the world is PACE ? PACE and C- PACE incentivizes the reduction in energy. C Pace is financing tool that allows developers to pay for energy related improvements.
C PACE
- Requires no taxpayer funding, only administrative costs for program management
- Secures repayment through a property assessment lien recorded on the property deed
- Provides low-risk, long-term financing to facilitate energy-efficient building upgrades
“ Along with the addition of all commercial properties ( C-PACE) can also be a Vermont public benefit statute of State and municipal law that facilitates paying for energy related improvements to eligible buildings by authorizing municipalities to secure repayment of the financing through a benefit assessment lien that is recorded on property’s deed. It costs zero tax dollars to Vermonters except for associated costs to administrate the program.”
- The above text is culled from STATE OF NY EIC PACE
- The above text is culled from STATE OF NY EIC PACE
Commercial Property owner with his Master Planner pledges (re)developed housing units, planned with clean energy improvements, to be available to 200 Vermonters in 2025 at no cost to Vermont tax payers, once C Pace becomes VT law.
VT's COMMERCIAL HOUSING INVENTORY COMING ON LINE WITH C PACE Windsor County: The VERMONTER, WRJ 12 Units for 15 People Windsor County: WILDER, VT 38 Units for 50 people Washington County: PLAINFIELD, VT @GODDARD Planning Phase |
Available STATE WIDE VERMONT COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES that can benefit by C PACE energy improvements. Visit VERMONT'S AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MAP HERE. CENTRAL VERMONT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION available COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES that can benefit from C PACE financing for all their energy improvements. Visit CENTRAL VERMONT'S COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INVENTORY HERE.
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VERMONT’S PERPETUAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING BENEFITS FROM C PACE. A study Available Upon Request.
Financing Vermont’s Sustainable Energy-Efficient Housing
With C-PACE financing, combined with Vermont’s incremental tax credits and other incentive programs, Vermont and Mike Davidson pledge a committment to delivering affordable, energy-efficient housing.
Meet Energy Master Planner: John Guidotti
John Guidotti, an expert in energy master planning, is working alongside Mike Davidson to bring these housing projects to life and meet Mike’s pledge.
John Brings Decades of Expertise in Clean Energy & Design
Mike and John have collaborated for decades, sharing a commitment to sustainable energy, high-quality aesthetics, and inclusive housing solutions.
John Guidotti is the founder and owner of GEMM NH, a company specializing in energy master planning, grid integration, and holistic design solutions. His expertise spans:
Their shared goal is to develop comfortable, community-focused housing that serves residents of all ages and income levels, while ensuring long-term energy savings.
John Guidotti, an expert in energy master planning, is working alongside Mike Davidson to bring these housing projects to life and meet Mike’s pledge.
- Greatwood Farm at Goddard College, Plainfield
- A former nursing home in Wilder, White River Junction, being converted into apartments
John Brings Decades of Expertise in Clean Energy & Design
Mike and John have collaborated for decades, sharing a commitment to sustainable energy, high-quality aesthetics, and inclusive housing solutions.
John Guidotti is the founder and owner of GEMM NH, a company specializing in energy master planning, grid integration, and holistic design solutions. His expertise spans:
- Clean energy financing
- Architectural design for sustainable communities
- Integrated planning for resilient power grids
Their shared goal is to develop comfortable, community-focused housing that serves residents of all ages and income levels, while ensuring long-term energy savings.
The loans ( C-PACE) are conservative and low risk with detailed savings to investment rules for qualifying projects that receive 3rd party detailed review. - John Guidotti
John stresses “ There is zero cost to Vermont tax payers. Quip is there is a minimal no lo admin cost to Vermont in the filing of papers." John is a graduate of Vermont’s Norwich University. Find out more about John’s company and skills here GEMM BUILDING EFFICIENCY : GRID & ENERGY MASTERPLANNING
COUNTERPOINTE
Since 2013, Counterpointe has had a major impact in reducing the commercial building sector’s carbon footprint and in providing resiliency to the nation’s infrastructure. Counterpointe Sustainable invests at the intersection of the commercial real estate and energy industries through diversified ESG Infrastructure investments including mortgages, PACE, and other energy financial tools.
CounterpointeSRE, with an office in Vermont, is here to help Vermonters deliver C PACE financing for every Vermonter in the 2025 legislative session.
Meet their CEO, and the founder of nation-wide PACE CounterpointeSRE CEO Erik J.Alini
Meet CounterpointeSRE Michele Pitale M.D. Managing Director. A former medical doctor, Michele holistically shares and applies her hands on experiences in the art and science of medicine, from A-Z, to every commercial financing project she involves herself in, nation-wide.
Meet local Vermonter and Managing Director Kurt Pollem. Highly qualified in both the financial & legislative pairings, Kurt gives outstanding customer services . Kurt is here in Vermont to help in every aspect for the easy and smooth integration of C PACE. Kurt Pollem, CFA
Counterpointe are US Department of Energy allies. Read about it Here.
Counterpointe are CT Green Bank Partner including for 2024 Outstanding Project. Read about it Here.
Free Tools and Resources
Expect the unexpected. A Republican,Senator Lee, North Carolina, wins Clean Energy Award for sponsoring and passing C PACE. Read it Here.
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Find our about NY STATE'S GREEN FINANCING WITH C PACE HERE.
NY STATE is now amending C PACE to include resiliency and water efficiency improvements. Vermont C PACE law gets it right from the get go. Vermonters put resiliency and water efficiency terms right from the jump in C PACE VT Law ‘25 and avoid time consuming and costly amendments and appeals. |
NORTH CAROLINA’ S Sustainable Energy Association: Creating Sustainable Energy For All Read About It HERE
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Below is the Model Legislation for our Vermont Legislation : We think, feel and believe that from all the nation-wide legislation reviewed, North Carolina is the #1 Model for Vermonters: 0) ME, CT, NY, CA were considered. All are under appeal which is time consuming for commercial real estate professionals . Reasoning why NC is #1 1) Written in clean, clear language for any and every Vermonter to understand and use. BI -Partisan friendly. 2) Ease, comfort, with a no lo cost for state's administration and integration from municipal level to state. 3) Plug and play administrative support 4) User friendly for commercial real estate owners and developers, some of whom work in multiples of states.
Vermont’s Legislative Model Summation: The NC CPACE legislation is simply straight forward, requiring no to lo time loss for owners to file and do the admin, freeing up invaluable time within Vermont’s very short building season.
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS BENEFITS with C-PACE
Counterpointes C-PACE | C-PACER National Financing Guide
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CounterpointesSRE’s C-PACE FINANCING COMPLETED THIS COMMERCIAL NON PROFIT CO-OP COMMUNITY LAND PROJECT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR USDA BACKED LOAN. SEE IT HERE.
CounterpointesSRE ONE PAGE C PACE CASE STUDY OF THE TOMMIE HOTEL
Video Vermont BioMass Energy : In 2017 @Goddard College Plainfield VT District: Biomass Heating Plant backed by USDA, and used for research by BERC and REV. In 2024, now the plant is owned by Mike Davidson and company.
2017 VIDEO: On opening day, Vermont's "Bob The Green Guy" Bob Farnham, takes us inside Goddard College’s to see the new wood chip fueled district heating plant that also is used for research by Biomass Energy Research Center (BERC) and Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) . As the burner heats @Goddard, 6he burner supports further exploration of expanding the use of wood heating in Vermont.
Update 2024: @Goddard’s owner Mike Davidson and his team start the GEMM master plan for @Goddard’s energy future. Mike promises that he can have housing ready in six months once C PACE VT financing becomes the law in 2025.
Watch Video: @Goddard Biomass Energy HERE
2017 VIDEO: On opening day, Vermont's "Bob The Green Guy" Bob Farnham, takes us inside Goddard College’s to see the new wood chip fueled district heating plant that also is used for research by Biomass Energy Research Center (BERC) and Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) . As the burner heats @Goddard, 6he burner supports further exploration of expanding the use of wood heating in Vermont.
Update 2024: @Goddard’s owner Mike Davidson and his team start the GEMM master plan for @Goddard’s energy future. Mike promises that he can have housing ready in six months once C PACE VT financing becomes the law in 2025.
Watch Video: @Goddard Biomass Energy HERE
Video: Execusuite's The Vermonter (re)dev apartment housing one of Mike’s (re)dev housing projects. The Vermonter, 60 Gates Street, White River Junction, Vermont,
Watch Video: (re)Dev housing in 3D HERE.
Video: Governor Phil Scott’s "Path For Vermont 2025"
C PACE VERMONT keeps pace with Governor Phil Scott’s 2025 bold housing initiative.
Watch Video: Gov. Scott’s Grows Housing in the “Path for Vermont" HERE.
C PACE VERMONT keeps pace with Governor Phil Scott’s 2025 bold housing initiative.
Watch Video: Gov. Scott’s Grows Housing in the “Path for Vermont" HERE.
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“ Nature is a totally efficient, self-regenerating system. IF we discover the laws that govern this system and live synergistically within them, sustainability will follow and humankind will be a success.” - R. Buckminster Fuller
