The Colorado Energy Office, in partnership with the New Energy Improvement District the governing authority of the Colorado Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Finance Program. Is pleased to announce that Jason Bonanno has been named the Executive Director of Market Development (EDMD) for the C-PACE Program in Colorado. The EDMD represents a critical step towards ensuring the Colorado CPACE program remains a national leader and addresses key recommendations in the 2023 performance audit of the program.
Jason’s extensive career in commercial real estate (CRE) lending and energy efficiency brings a proven track record at industry-leading organizations like JPMorgan, and Nuveen Green Capital. Jason brings deep expertise in CRE finance, market development, and project origination. Notably, he has developed strategic partnerships that drive growth and expand access to capital for energy-efficient initiatives.
In his role as EDMD, Jason will focus on growing the C-PACE pipeline by forging stronger partnerships with property owners, developers, lenders, energy efficiency contractors, and other key industry stakeholders.
Formerly, as Associate Director of Originations for Nuveen Green Capital, Jason originated C-PACE loans in Colorado, helping property owners and developers secure funding for energy-efficient improvements.
Jason will focus on ensuring accessibility and simplifying the C-PACE transaction process while maintaining appropriate compliance with all programmatic and statutory guidelines, to ensure that property owners statewide can secure low-cost long-term energy efficiency finance to meet and exceed the State of Colorado’s ambitious climate and clean energy goals for the buildings sector.
With his extensive network and proven ability to bridge the gap between sustainability and CRE finance, Jason is uniquely positioned to help unlock new opportunities in this growing sector. We are confident in his ability to deliver significant value to the C-PACE Program. We encourage you to connect with Jason to explore opportunities for collaboration. Beginning, March 2025 new C-PACE program inquiries will no longer be fielded by SRS, but sent directly to Jason.
Jason T. Bonanno
EDMD - CO New Energy Improvement District
Mail: jason@coloradocpace.com
Phone: (949) 698-3576