Energy Efficiency Programs For Small Businesses
Celebrate Earth Day this year by taking advantage of an energy conservation program that will benefit you and your small business!
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE)
Delaware County passed a resolution to adopt C-PACE in March 2021. The Commissioners approved C-PACE to make it easier for businesses to obtain low-interest, long-term financing that will make properties more energy-efficient, use renewable energy, and conserve water. Upon approving the C-PACE resolution, the commissioners authorized the County to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Sustainable Energy Fund for the administration of the Program.
Delaware County’s C-PACE Program is now active! If you have questions about a potential project, please contact Sustainable Energy Fund at (610) 264-4440 or email [email protected].
Small Business Advantage Grant [Opens July 2022]
The Small Business Advantage Grant provides 50% matching grants, up to a maximum of $5,000 to enable Pennsylvania small businesses to purchase energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment, or adopt waste reduction processes.
Pennsylvania-based businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees are eligible. Eligible applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, and must save the small business a minimum of $500 and at least 25% annually in energy consumption or pollution prevention related expenses (Natural Resource Protection projects are exempt).
Watch the informational webinar HERE.
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) [Opening Spring 2022]
The AFIG Program helps to create new markets for alternative fuels in Pennsylvania which enhances energy security. An investment is being made not only in alternative fuels, but the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles, fleets, and technologies. Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant projects promote and build markets for advanced, renewable and alternative energy transportation technologies. The intent is to provide a stimulus for opportunities that better manage Pennsylvania's fuel resources in a way that also improves the environment, supports economic development and enhances the quality of life.
For notifications when the program will open, sign up for the AFIG mailing list at [email protected].
Driving PA Forward
To help Pennsylvania meet its diesel emissions reduction goals, the Wolf Administration has developed eight grant and rebate programs under the Driving PA Forward Initiative to improve air quality in Pennsylvania and drive transformation from older, high-polluting diesel engines to clean transportation technologies.
The eight grant and rebate programs consist of:
Truck & Bus Fleet Grant Program
Onroad Rebate Program for trucks and buses
Ocean-Going Vessel Shorepower Grant Program
Electric Cargo Handling Grant Program
Marine and Rail Freight Movers Grant Program
PA State Clean Diesel Grant Program
DC Fast Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Grant Program
Level 2 EV Charging Rebate Program
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA)
The PIDA provides low-interest loans and lines of credit for eligible businesses that commit to creating and retaining full-time jobs and for the development of industrial parks and multi-tenant facilities. Uses include land and building acquisitions, construction and renovation costs, machinery and equipment purchases, working capital and accounts receivable lines of credit, multi-tenant facility projects, and industrial park projects.
Questions about the program can also be directed to the PIDA Office at 717.783.5046.
To apply call the Commerce Center’s Economic Development Oversight Board at 610.566.2225
If your environmental improvement project needs funding, DEP can help.
They offer 40 grant and rebate programs to support a range of projects to improve or protect the water, land, and air in Pennsylvania.
View them all here.