The Commonwealth Financing Authority is now accepting applications for several of its renewable and clean energy project funding programs. The deadline for applications is March 14, May 14 and July 15-- 60 days before the CFA board meeting.
Alternative & Clean Energy
The Alternative and Clean Energy Program provides loans and grants for activities that promote the use, development and construction of alternative and clean energy, compressed natural gas infrastructure and liquefied natural gas fueling stations.
Energy efficiency and conservation projects are also eligible.
Geothermal & Wind
The Renewable Energy Geothermal and Wind Projects Program provides loans and grants to promote the use of these alternative energy sources.
Loans for geothermal systems or wind energy generation or distribution projects may not exceed $5 million or 50 percent of the total project cost, whichever is less.
Grants for wind energy generation or distribution projects may not exceed $1 million or 30 percent of the total project cost, whichever is less.
Solar Energy
The Solar Energy Program provides loans and grants to promote the use of solar energy. Eligible projects include facilities to generate, distribute or store solar photovoltaic energy.
[It is strongly recommended anyone applying for these programs contact their House and Senate members for an endorsement of their project.]
For more information on funding assistance, visit the Commonwealth Financing Authority webpage.
Other Renewable Energy Funding
There are some other renewable energy funding opportunities now open--
March 31-- U.S.D.A. Rural Energy For America
(Photo: Solar energy installation at Northampton Community College.)
(Reprinted, for the most part, from the PA Township News.)
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[Posted: February 28, 2020] PA Environment Digest
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