 A local business went green and is saving some green through a state financing program. By using the property assessed clean energy programs, businesses are able to make energy efficient and renewable energy updates to their buildings. Melmeyer has more. Through the program, Air Corps Aviation here in Bemidji was able to make green changes to its building before winter. Air Corps applied for financing through the St. Paul Port Authority. Its buildings were assessed for potential energy savings and was then able to take out the long-term loan needed to remodel or add renewable energy sources. During their energy audit, Air Corps found that insulation on the side of the building had created a gap at the top of the wall for potential heat loss. They were able to put in better insulation completely funded by pace. It'll be a much more efficient, more comfortable working environment for everyone here this winter. They were also able to put in more insulation in the attic and soon will have LED lighting as well. The pace program has been easy to work with as far as applying and being able to use local contractors, which was important to us. Across town, K-Mac said that when she heard of pace, she found it was a no-brainer to establish a local program. Using the money that Air Corps saves, they'll be able to pay back the loan with property taxes collected by the county. Having worked as a county auditor knowing how our property tax system works and knowing that our county board would want to promote clean energy wherever possible, it just was a win-win. The money will then be given back to Port Authority. Once the cities and counties understand the program, we always get a positive vote. We've never had a turn down yet. In Bemidji, I'm Al Meyer, Lakeland News. So far, 45 counties and 21 cities have established a local pace program. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.