<p>In the latest episode of the <a href="https://spoti.fi/3Xlvrrb" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><em>Strong Homes, Safe Families!</em></a> podcast, host John Zarrella sits down with FLASH Partner Leah Wiggs, Vice President of Government Affairs at <a href="https://renewfinancial.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Renew Financial</a>, to discuss the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program. This insightful conversation provides homeowners with essential information on how to fund home-strengthening improvements through PACE.</p> <p>The episode covers everything from understanding the program's eligibility requirements to potential legislative changes that could affect future projects. If you’re looking to make your home more resilient, this episode is a must-listen.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Topics</strong></p> <ul> <li>Introduction (1:20)</li> </ul> <ul> <li> What is the PACE Program and How Does it Work (2:34)</li> <li>Where to Find More Information and Who to Contact for Upgrades (8:19)</li> <li>Guidelines and Eligibility (10:38)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Potential Changes Due to Laws / Best Kept Secret (11:30)</li> <li>PACE Helping Underserved Communities and Benefits (15:16)</li> <li>PACE Success Stories Since Inception (16:22)</li> <li>Future Potential Projects (18:42)</li> <li>Final Thoughts (22:02)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources </strong></p> <p><a href="https://renewfinancial.com/renewpace-pace-financing-florida" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renew Financial Pace Program</a> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Connect With Us</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-zarrella-33a8aaa1/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Zarrella</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-rowell-wiggs-87231529/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BpSflSC3CQ12%2FS%2FHZyFnYQQ%3D%3D" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leah Rowell Wiggs</a></li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www.flash.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)</a></p> <p>Toll-free:877-221-SAFE (877-221-7233)</p> <p>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a><br /></p>