Pictou County council passed first reading of a new by-law to govern the Property Assessed Clean Energy, or PACE, program.
PACE would allow property owners to finance improvements to reduce energy or water consumption through a charge levied by the county.
Improvements can range from the installation of energy efficient windows and doors, to installing heat pumps or solar panels. Second reading of the by-law will take place at December’s meeting of council.
In the meantime, another public meeting to discuss the PACE program is scheduled at the Wellness Centre for November 16th.