The Department of Environmental Protection announced this week that municipalities, municipal authorities and public school districts have until December 15 to apply for Growing Greener Innovative Technology Grants.

$1 million is available to help finance improvements to existing sewage facilities and drinking water systems using new or innovative technologies through grants of up to $500,000.

Preference will be given to wastewater treatment projects that use new or innovative technology to reduce energy consumption compared to conventional processes. Incorporating advanced technologies also improves the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of existing facilities.

New or innovative technology refers to an approach that is commercially available but is not yet used widely in Pennsylvania, and should provide one or more significant advantages over conventional technology.

The application form is available at DEP’s Growing Greener Innovative Technology webpage.

11/2/2007