The DC PACE Program and Twain Community Partners III LLC are proud to announce the successful closing of $6.1 million in financing to deliver energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to transform an existing, underutilized office building into a 105-key boutique hotel. The Canal House of Georgetown will be part of Marriott’s Independent Tribute Portfolio, with Douglas Development Corporation spearheading this project as owner and developer. This deal propels the DC PACE Program past the monumental $100 million mark in PACE financing since its inception.
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