CFA Accepting Applications For High Performance Building, Alternative & Clean Energy Program Funding

The Commonwealth Financing Authority is accepting applications for the High Performance Building and Alternative Clean Energy Programs for the July 16 CFA Board meeting.

-- High Performance Building Program: funds activities to assist with the construction or renovation associated with a high performance building

-- Alternative & Clean Energy: funds grants and loans for construction of alternative and clean energy projects (reopening for applications March 27).

The next deadline for applications is May 17.  Applications are due 60 days before the next CFA meeting.  So the next deadlines are July 19 and September 13.

The CFA is not taking applications at this time for these 2 energy programs until additional funds are appropriated by the General Assembly--

- Renewable Energy-Geothermal and Wind: funds activities to assist with geothermal technologies and wind energy projects;

-- Solar Energy Program: provides financial assistance to businesses, economic development organizations, municipalities, and school districts (we cannot fund residential projects) in the form of loan and grant funds to promote the use of alternative solar energy in Pennsylvania

Questions about theses programs should be directed to Gregory Welker, 717-787-6245 or send email to: gwelker@pa.gov.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the Commonwealth Financing Authority Energy Programs webpage.