The West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (WPPSEF) has released a request for proposals for the development of clean energy toolkits and clean energy technology development within the West Penn Power service territory.

The deadline for applications is 4 p.m., April 20.

WPPSEF is focused on facilitating the promotion, development, and deployment of sustainable energy technologies throughout the 23-county West Penn service area in western and central Pennsylvania

The WPPSEF was established as a nonprofit organization as part of the West Penn Power Restructuring Plan Settlement Agreement with the West Penn Power Co. and the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission in October 1998. The mission of the WPPSEF is to promote the use of renewable fuel and clean energy; to promote energy conservation and energy efficiency; and to promote the start-up, attraction, expansion, and retention of sustainable energy businesses.

Applicants applying for WPPSEF grant monies must clearly show benefit to the WPP ratepayer. For more information call Joel L. Morison at 814-865-4802 or download the RFP at the WPPSEF website.

2/4/2005