July 1, at noon ET via Zoom
July 1, at noon ET via Zoom – Would you like to see more energy efficient and clean energy buildings in your community? Could C-PACE (Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy) programs lower energy costs and save money on your commercial property? C-PACE can fund energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency projects for commercial properties including multifamily residential, industrial, agricultural and nonprofit buildings.
In order to take advantage of this program, C-PACE must be enabled by your state and local government. Come learn if your community takes part in the program, how to apply for funding, and how to advocate for C-PACE policy and programs in your region!
Our speakers will include:
Chris Jones is Program Manager of Energize Kentucky which is a Program Administrator for participating local governments throughout Kentucky who enact Energy Project Assessment Districts or EPADs. Energize Kentucky was created in 2015 and since that time, along with his work in Ohio, has been part of a team that has facilitated over $700 million in PACE financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Prior to PACE financing, Chris worked in private contracting as a General Manager for both a spray foam insulation and heating and cooling company. He also was a Sales Leader for a green products showroom.
Chris’s passion is assisting building owners in reducing their energy consumption which includes installing renewable energy. Chris was born and raised in Ashland, Kentucky. He has a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Kentucky and also lettered as a UK basketball walk-on during the 1988-89 season. In 2023, Chris was inducted into his high school’s Athletic Hall of Fame as he held school records in basketball (career scoring total) and track and field (high jump) upon graduation in 1988. Chris is a proud Kentucky Colonel, which is the highest honor bestowed on civilians by the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
David Oliverio, Managing Director at PACE Equity, LLC, has more than 35 years of corporate finance and commercial banking experience, including 9 years with PACE Equity. In 2021, David was a leader in the PACE financing world, closing $84 million in PACE loans on over $500 million in commercial construction projects. Prior to his time with PACE Equity, David served as General Manager and CFO for two private firms in the Cincinnati area. He also spent time in commercial real estate acquisition for a Fortune 500 company with holdings throughout the Midwest and Southeast. David has 20 years of commercial banking experience, winning various awards for production. He initiated a $120million, multi-bank syndication to fund the real estate needs of a billion-dollar trucking company. This funding enabled his client to grow into the largest privately held trucking companies in the U.S. David is the proud father of 4 children and lives in the Cincinnati area. He has an MBA from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. At BGSU, David was a two-time captain of the baseball team, all Mid-American Conference and an Academic All-American submission in his senior year.
Elaine Evosevic-Lozada , Leader, C-PACE Program, Sustainable Energy Fund is the first
contact for property owners pursuing C-PACE financing in SEF administered counties across
Pennsylvania. She supports project teams through the application process and collaborates
closely with county officials to enable C-PACE programs tailored to local priorities.
Elaine’s career spans economic development, affordable housing and community development
banking, program design and nonprofit leadership. Prior to joining SEF in 2022, she led Special
Projects and Finance for Allegheny County Economic Development, managing LERTA, TIF and
C-PACE programs and an extensive grant portfolio.
Her commitment to local impact extends to her continued service on nonprofit boards and local
government councils focused on economic and climate resiliency. Elaine holds a Master of
Public Policy and Management degree from the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of
Public and International Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Wesleyan University.