What PACENation does

PACENation is the national nonprofit membership association dedicated to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing in the United States, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Greenville. The organization serves as the central industry association for the PACE marketplace, which finances energy efficiency, renewable energy, EV charging, and resilience upgrades through property tax assessment mechanisms. PACENation does not develop proprietary technology products; instead, it operates a portfolio of member-facing resources and convening activities including an annual Summit (2025 edition hosted at Citibank HQ in New York City), regional conferences, monthly newsletters reaching 10,000+ subscribers, members-only market data and case studies, an interactive PACE Programs Map, a webinar library, and the annual PACE Champions and PACESetter Awards programs.

The organization's primary value to its members and the broader PACE ecosystem lies in advocacy and policy work supporting the expansion of enabling PACE legislation across U.S. jurisdictions, as well as convening the diverse stakeholder set — property owners, local governments, lenders, program administrators, law firms, and service providers — that constitutes the PACE value chain. To date, PACE financing (the industry PACENation represents) has channeled over $18.8 billion into 383,000 projects, promoted approximately $36.6-37 billion in local economic development, reduced carbon emissions by an estimated 17 million metric tons, and created up to 270,000 job-years of employment.

PACENation generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues structured by organization type (subscription recurring model), with members receiving exclusive content, market data, networking opportunities, event discounts, and participation in industry initiatives including DEI efforts. Pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed; enrollment is processed via an online portal. Leadership comprises Executive Director Mary Luévano and Director of Market Research Mike Centore, with a board drawn from member companies across the industry. The organization operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees and serves the U.S. market exclusively.

Name

PACENation

Legal name

PACENation

Website

https://pacenation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PACENation is the national nonprofit membership association for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing in the United States, serving property owners, local governments, lenders, program administrators, and service providers through advocacy, market data, convening, and annual industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clean Energy Trade Association / PACE Financing Advocacy

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (541910)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Strategy & Planning (BPAFAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual, Hybrid & Livestream Event Coordination (HSACAAAO)

Keywords

• PACE financing
• Clean energy advocacy
• Nonprofit trade association
• Property assessed financing
• Sustainable finance network

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: PACENation operates as a nonprofit membership organization that generates revenue through membership dues. The organization offers several levels of membership based on organization type. Members gain access to exclusive content, market data, webinars, networking opportunities, and participation in industry initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PACENation is a national nonprofit membership association that advocates for and develops the market for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing in the United States. It sells tiered memberships to property owners, local governments, lenders, program administrators, service providers, and nonprofits, providing access to exclusive PACE market data, webinars, networking opportunities, advocacy support, and policy resources. Its flagship convening is the annual PACENation Summit, supplemented by regional conferences, an interactive PACE Programs Map, and ongoing legislative and market development support.

Product overview

PACENation is a national nonprofit membership organization that serves as the primary association for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. Rather than offering a unified software product, PACENation provides a portfolio of member benefits including advocacy and policy support, market data and research resources, an annual summit event, a PACE programs map showing program availability, webinars and educational content, and networking opportunities for the PACE industry ecosystem. The organization focuses on market development, member support, and convening stakeholders rather than operating a distinct software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PACENation Membership Tiered annual membership program for organizations (property owners, local governments, lenders, program administrators, service providers, nonprofits) committed to PACE financing, providing access to exclusive market data, webinars, networking, advocacy support, and mission-driven initiatives.
• PACENation Summit (Annual Industry Conference) Annual industry convening bringing together PACE stakeholders with speakers, breakout sessions, awards, and networking opportunities; member discounts and speaking opportunities included.
• PACE Programs Map Interactive web-based map showing the availability of PACE programs across U.S. jurisdictions, helping property owners and stakeholders identify where PACE financing is available.
• PACE Market Data Resources Members-only market research and data resources tracking PACE financing statistics, including economic impact, job creation, project completion counts, and dollars invested.
• PACE Legislation Resources Educational materials and resources for public officials and stakeholders covering PACE policy, legislation tracking, and program availability across U.S. jurisdictions.
• PACE Webinars Library Members-only library of webinar recordings and videos covering PACE industry topics, developments, and best practices, accessible through the member resource login.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $36.6 billion in local economic development promoted through PACE financing
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CitibankcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2025Citibank, led by Board Member Chris Albano, hosted the 2025 PACENation Summit at their headquarters in Tribeca, NYC. Citibank executives participated in a fireside chat on sustainable finance and energy transition topics.
• Green Finance InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Emma Harvey-Smith of the UK-based Green Finance Institute moderated a panel on 'Scaling PACE into a Global Asset Class' discussing Property Linked Finance (PLF) program developments outside the US.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO): Membership association of state energy officials — directly comparable to PACENation's local-government segment and policy advocacy focus, with similar convening and information-sharing model.
• American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): National nonprofit membership organization that convenes the renewable energy industry through policy advocacy, content, and events — directly comparable to PACENation's structure and advocacy-driven value proposition, with a broader renewable-energy scope overlapping PACE-funded solar and renewables.
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): Nonprofit organization focused on clean energy policy, workforce, and interconnection reform across states — directly comparable to PACENation in advocacy-driven, state-focused clean energy work with similar stakeholder ecosystems.
• American Solar Energy Society (ASES): National nonprofit organization promoting solar energy adoption through education, advocacy, and events — comparable to PACENation in mission overlap (solar and renewables underpin many PACE projects), membership-based nonprofit structure, and convening-driven value proposition.
• NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association): National membership association for commercial real estate developers, owners, and investors — directly comparable to PACENation in membership-based nonprofit model serving commercial property stakeholders who are also key PACENation members (e.g., commercial PACE financing participants).
• Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA): Nonprofit coalition of state clean energy programs and agencies that facilitates clean energy deployment — directly comparable to PACENation in stakeholder structure, mission (clean energy deployment), and advocacy/content model.
• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE): Membership organization for energy professionals covering efficiency and clean energy topics — comparable to PACENation in member-driven nonprofit model, certification/education focus, and annual conference convening.
• BOMA (Building Owners and Managers Association) International: Trade association for commercial real estate owners and managers, serving a member base that overlaps with PACENation's commercial property owner segment — comparable in nonprofit membership model, advocacy, and convening format (annual conference, regional events).
• Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA): Nonprofit membership organization facilitating the integration of clean, distributed energy resources — directly comparable to PACENation as a mission-aligned industry association focused on clean energy deployment, with similar advocacy, research, and convening activities.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): National nonprofit membership organization that advances sustainability in the built environment through LEED certification, advocacy, and member convening — directly comparable to PACENation in mission (sustainability), structure (membership nonprofit), and value proposition (advocacy + content + events). USGBC operates at larger scale but in the adjacent clean-energy/green-building space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pacenation4u

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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