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Investing in energy-efficient technologies, equipment, and controls can be costly, but PennTAP is here to help you secure the necessary funding. Our expert advisors guide you through the process of finding and applying for energy grants and rebates that suit your business needs. Services include grant qualifications, audit support, application completion, and ongoing assistance.

FEATURED PROGRAMS
Small Business Advantage Grant (SBAG)

Available to Pennsylvania-based businesses with 100 or fewer employees, SBAG offers grants to help you save on energy and waste-related costs. SBAG provides grant awards determined by project eligibility, project location (relating to Environmental Justice areas), and environmental impact. Learn more.

Eligibility

      • Pennsylvania-based businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees are eligible.
      • Applicants must be for-profit entities, located in Pennsylvania, and registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State.
      • Eligible applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
      • The proposed energy efficiency and/or pollution prevention project must save the small business applicant an annual minimum of $500.00 AND at least 20% in energy use or pollution related expenses.
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

REAP provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase or install renewable energy systems, or make energy efficiency improvements. Learn more.

Eligibility & Requirements 

    • Businesses cannot be in a city or town with a population of greater than 50,000 inhabitants or in the urbanized area of that city or town. See if your business address is eligible here.
    • Agricultural producers who earn at least 50% of their gross income from farming operations, as well as small businesses located in eligible rural areas, are eligible. Both agricultural producers and small businesses must not have any outstanding delinquent federal taxes, debt, judgments, or debarments.
    • Energy efficiency projects require an energy audit or assessment completed by an independent third-party.
Act 129 Rebates

Take advantage of PA utilities’ incentive programs under Act 129, which offer rebates for the purchase of new equipment for lighting systems, HVAC, motors, and a variety of other equipment. The final rebate amount is determined for each project individually but generally ranges from $0.025/kWh to $0.05/kWh of energy saved. Pre-approval is recommended for all projects prior to commencing construction.

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Check Out This PennTAP Webinar

Funding and Incentives to Finance Energy Efficiency Improvements in Your Facility

This PennTAP webinar covers funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania. Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Often, many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Eligibility of sites and projects, as well as project payback estimates, should be considered carefully.

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What Our Partners Are Saying...
“PennTAP has been a great resource for MCS. They have always been good at assessing our needs and helping us to find funding and other resources to offset our capital expenditures.”

— Bob McGowan, CEO and Founder, MCS

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