The Commonwealth Financing Authority is now accepting applications for its High Performance Building and Renewable Energy Grant Programs throughout 2018.  Here’s a quick rundown on the programs--

-- Alternative & Clean Energy: funds grants and loans for construction of alternative and clean energy projects;

-- Renewable Energy-Geothermal and Wind: funds activities to assist with geothermal technologies and wind energy projects;

-- Solar Energy Program: provides financial assistance in the form of loan funds to promote the use of alternative solar energy in Pennsylvania; and

-- High Performance Building Program: funds activities to assist with the construction or renovation associated with a high performance building.

Applications for these programs are due at least 60 days prior to the scheduled meetings of the CFA board.  The deadlines are: March 23, May 18, July 20 and September 15.

Applicants are strongly urged to contact their House and Senate member to make them aware you intend to submit an application for funding under theses programs.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the Commonwealth Financing Authority Energy Programs webpage.  Questions should be directed to 717-787-6245.

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