Energy Efficient Mortgages

Finance energy improvements into your Florida mortgage — FHA EEM, PACE, GreenCHOICE, and more.

Written by Renzo Johnson, Licensed MLO · NMLS #PENDING · Last updated: February 2026

  • FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage: add up to 5% of home value for improvements
  • PACE financing: property tax-assessed energy and hurricane upgrades
  • Fannie Mae GreenCHOICE: energy and resilience retrofits
  • Solar panels, impact windows, insulation, HVAC upgrades eligible
  • Particularly relevant in Florida for hurricane hardening and cooling costs
  • Energy audit may be required to identify eligible improvements
  • PACE liens have special priority status — check lender acceptance