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The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) at Penn State helps PA businesses thrive through expert support and innovation.
Services and Support
Available for manufacturers, municipalities, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, farmers, and economic development agencies.
Energy and Operational Assessments These no-cost assessments are designed to help PA companies conserve energy and reduce waste in their facilities, lowering energy-related costs, increasing profits, and decreasing overall environmental impact. Our team of highly skilled and certified technical advisors not only assesses existing energy systems, but also explores opportunities for equipment upgrades and quantifies those opportunities into financial terms.
Energy Grants and Rebates Our team of expert advisors helps identify and secure funding opportunities that offset the cost of capital improvements. We calculate potential savings for our clients and help submit applications for resources earmarked for energy efficiency project implementation. Identification of funding available to your business and estimates of project payback are key components of our technical reports which every client receives.
University Connections Each of our advisors is embedded within their respective Penn State campus community, fostering strong collaborations with university partners. This connection allows us to link industry clients with student talent, faculty expertise, cutting-edge research facilities, and opportunities for funded collaboration, ensuring businesses have access to premier university resources.
Celebrating 60 Years of Support
For six decades, PennTAP has been a trusted partner for Pennsylvania businesses, providing expert guidance, technical assistance, and valuable connections. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth has helped businesses of all sizes succeed. As we celebrate this milestone, we honor the partnerships and progress that have defined our journey. Join us in reflecting on 60 years of impact—and the exciting future ahead.
Supporting Business Success Across PA
We take a holistic approach to all our work with clients. This means that, regardless of what project or question you bring to us, our team of technical advisors will utilize their expertise and our organization’s vast university and industry network to help bring your whole facility to the next level – whether that be crunching numbers for potential equipment upgrades, outlining your energy grant eligibility, or connecting you to a top-notch university or industry collaborator.
A Network of Expertise
Our network of experienced technical advisors is strategically distributed across Pennsylvania, allowing each advisor to cultivate deeper client and community relationships in their respective region. With this advisory support, PennTAP continues to deliver on a legacy of documented economic impact within the state and positive returns on investments to funding partners.
Training and Education Opportunities
We offer a range of training and educational opportunities to support Pennsylvania businesses. These include webinars led by technical advisors and in-person events throughout the year, covering essential industry insights and networking. Can’t make a live session? Access our library of recorded webinars anytime to stay updated.
Recent Stories
Student Experts Strengthen PennTAP Services Across Pennsylvania
September 23, 2025
This fall, PennTAP is proud to highlight three graduate assistants whose expertise is helping expand PennTAP’s technical assistance and sustainability efforts statewide.
Advancing Therapy Through Gaming
August 19, 2025
Rich McCracken, a retired lab technician and substitute teacher from Clearfield County, created Stackable 3D Tic Tac Toe, a therapeutic game board designed to support motor skill recovery and strategic thinking.
Sowing Sustainable Solutions: PennTAP Helps a Grain Farm Grow Smarter
July 30, 2025
Powell Grain Farms, Inc., a family-owned grain operation in Mercer County, was planning to invest in new grain-drying equipment to improve efficiency and reduce energy use. PennTAP assisted with an energy assessment for the USDA REAP grant.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Our commitment to these goals is evident in the work we do.
"The mission of PennTAP is rooted in fostering economic growth and prosperity within the state of Pennsylvania. Our commitment to providing essential services and unwavering support to businesses not only upholds a legacy of documented economic impact but also ensures positive returns on investments for our funding partners. Through collaboration and strategic initiatives, PennTAP remains dedicated to driving sustainable development and innovation, propelling our communities toward a thriving future."
- Tanna Pugh, Director of PennTAP
$46M
Economic Benefits
1,000+
Individuals Trained
665
Students Engaged
522
Jobs Created
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