Law firm Bricker & Eckler LLP has acquired the Ohio PACE and Energize Kentucky commercial PACE programs from The Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance, an organization that works with homeowners, businesses and governments to facilitate investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Through the acquisition, Bricker launches Midwest PACE, which will pursue commercial PACE financing opportunities for energy-related projects through the Ohio PACE and Energize Kentucky programs.

With the creation of Midwest PACE, commercial PACE financing stakeholders will continue to have PACE financing services available for their projects through the Ohio PACE and Energize Kentucky programs. The leadership of Midwest PACE will be assumed by Bricker attorney Caleb Bell as the organization’s president. Leading alongside Bell will be Chris Jones, a nationally-known PACE financing consultant, and Colin Kalvas, a nationally-known PACE financing attorney.