The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program can help rural businesses apply for USDA Rural Energy for American Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency loans and grants. The application deadline is March 31, 2023.

$300 million is available through the program to expand renewable energy and support energy-efficiency projects for people living in rural America.

Rural small businesses and agricultural producers are eligible to apply. The maximum grant amounts have significantly increased this year, from $250,000 to $500,000 for energy efficiency projects and an increase from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for renewable energy systems.

Click Here to contact your PennTAP Regional Technical Advisor for assistance.

Visit the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program for more information on other assistance available on energy and environmental topics.  Click Here to sign up for updates on educational programs, assistance and funding opportunities.

Resource Links:

-- DEP Energy Programs Office - Financial Options

-- PA Environmental Management Assistance Program

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-- Apply For West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund Funding Opportunities  [PaEN]

[Posted: January 30, 2023]

2/6/2023