People who own large buildings in Galveston County could soon have access to a low-cost loan program allowing them to make eco-friendly improvements to their properties.
County commissioners on Monday are set to consider establishing a property assessed clean energy, or PACE, program. The program is a financial tool in used in Texas and other states that’s meant to help property owners upgrade facilities.
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John Wayne Ferguson: 409-683-5226; john.ferguson@galvnews.com or on Twitter @johnwferguson.
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