LOS ANGELES, CA—Two California real estate projects have landed $7 million in financing from a new SBA loan program that doubles the allowable loan limit for borrowers who reduce energy consumption, according to locally-based Partner Energy, which acted as an adviser to the borrowers. Tony Liou, president of Partner Energy, explains that the SBA has amended its 504 loan program so that borrowers who reduce energy consumption by at least 10% or generate renewable energy may qualify for an SBA loan of up to $4 million, double the current maximum allowable amount.
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June 22, 2026
Partner has named Frederick Ellington, AIA, LEED AP, as Technical Director in its Construction Services division. With 30+ years of experience, he strengthens the firm's construction risk management, due diligence, and project advisory capabilities for commercial real estate clients.

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Capital planning in commercial real estate has entered a new phase. In addition to traditional lifecycle replacements, managers now face a growing set of capital needs driven by energy ordinances, decarbonization goals, and climate risk. These drivers are no longer peripheral considerations; they are central to how capital plans are developed, prioritized, and executed.

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Partner Property Consultants, the European subsidiary of Partner Engineering & Science, Inc. (Partner ESI), announces that Antoine Yeprem joined the company in June 2026 as Senior Consultant, Real Estate Due Diligence, in Germany.




