Applications for Energy Grant Programs Now Available

Forms for $27 million in funding must be postmarked by June 20

Applications are now available for three state grant programs intended to promote the development and use of advanced and alternative energy resources, according to Senator Don White (R-41).

"With energy costs skyrocketing for consumers, I would urge businesses and individuals to check into these programs to determine if they qualify for the grants," Senator White said.

Applications for the Energy Harvest and Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant programs, as well as funding from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority, can be downloaded from www.depweb.state.pa.us, keywords: PEDA, Energy Harvest or Alternative Fuels.

Applications for all three grant programs must be postmarked or received by June 20.

Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA)

This year, up to $12.8 million is available through PEDA grant opportunities. Up to $11 million will be available statewide for innovative, advanced energy projects and advanced energy businesses interested in locating to the state.

Another $1.8 million is available to municipalities, local government authorities and first responders in Duquesne Light Company's electric service territory and immediately adjacent areas for energy efficiency and renewable power. The funds are intended to help local governments and first responders cope with rising energy costs and to ensure a secure energy supply for critical operations.

Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG)

Approximately $10 million is available this year through the AFIG program. These grants are available to companies that produce and market homegrown biofuels and consumers who purchase hybrid vehicles. This year, more funding is available for fleet vehicles, providing incentives for businesses to incorporate the latest fuel and engine technologies.

AFIG provides funding to cover the added cost of purchasing biofuel blends as well a 5-cent per gallon production incentive for biofuels.

Energy Harvest

Approximately $5 million will be available through the Energy Harvest grant program, which promotes awareness and builds markets for cleaner or renewable energy technologies. Eligible projects include renewable energy deployment, including biomass; waste coal reclamation for energy; deployment of innovative efficiency technologies; and distributed generation projects.

Contact:

Joe Pittman
(724) 357-0151