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.

Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) is a $396 million statewide industrial decarbonization grant program funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. The purpose of this program is to offer grants for small-, medium-, and large-scale decarbonization projects at industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and co-pollutant emissions by promoting investment into emissions reduction equipment and technology and energy efficiency upgrades. All projects will fall within the following Award Tracks: Small-scale, Medium-scale, and Large-scale.
The Small-scale Award Track (SAT) will be administered by the PennTAP and will only be available to Small- or Medium-sized Manufacturers (SMMs).
Base grants cover 50% of the total project costs, up to max $500K.
We will begin accepting project applications in the first quarter of 2025.
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
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- 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.
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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
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- 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.
Please contact your PennTAP regional advisor to get updates on current eligibility and program funding.
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.