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DeVries saw PACE as a way to provide a viable means to help achieve the Bay Area 's climate goals. California passed the first legislation for PACE financing and started the BerkeleyFIRST climate program in 2008.Since then, PACE-enabling legislation has been passed in 31 states and the District of Columbia, allowing localities to establish PACE financing programs.However, PACE financing for residential properties was dealt a serious blow in 2010 when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refused to back mortgages with PACE liens on them.eVries saw PACE as a way to provide a viable means to help achieve the Bay Area 's climate goals. California passed the first legislation for PACE financing and started the BerkeleyFIRST climate program in 2008.