The West Penn Sustainable Energy Fund and the Sustainable Energy Fund are now accepting applications for the 2016 Energy Sprout Sustainable Energy Design Competition.  The deadline for submissions is May 3.

Energy Sprout is open to Pennsylvania-based businesses, Pennsylvania-registered non-profit organizations, local governments in Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania residents.

The competition is designed to promote new or innovative products and business models in sustainable energy throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. There are two divisions of competition: Businesses/Individuals and Communities.

Entries must impact one or more of the three pillars of sustainable energy: renewable energy, energy efficiency, or energy conservation.

The top three entries for the business/individual division will be awarded a seed (or sprout) grant of: $100,000 for 1st place; $25,000 for second place; and $3,000 for third place.

The top three entries for the community division will be awarded a seed (or sprout) grant of: $25,000 for 1st place; $5,000 for second place; and $3,000 for third place.

For all the details, visit the Energy Sprout Sustainable Energy Design Competition website.

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