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Funding for Geothermal and Wind Energy Projects |
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Thursday, April 02, 2009 |
Harrisburg: Funding for geothermal and wind energy projects is availalbe through the Renewable Energy Program whichr provides financial assistance in the forms of grants and loan funds to promote the use of alternative energy in the Commonwealth. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the direction of CFA. Click here to download complete program guidelines. Loans for component manufacturers of renewable energy generation equipment up to $35,000 for every new job created. Loans for geothermal systems or wind energy generation or distribution projects shall not exceed $5 million. Grants for component manufacturers of renewable energy generation equipment up to $5,000 for every new job created. Grants for geothermal systems or wind energy generation or distribution projects up to $1 million. Grants for planning and feasability studies up to 50% of the total cost of the planning project or $175,000, whichever is less. 
Grants shall not exceed $5 million and have a term of not more than five years. In th event of a default, the grant will pay up to 75% of the deficiency. There is a matching investment requirement of at least $1 for every $1 of program funds awarded. There is a $100 non-refundable application fee due at the time of submission made payable to the CFA. There is a 1% commitment fee on all approved loans.
Businesses; economic development organizations; or political subdivisions, including municipalities, counties and school districts are eligible to apply Click here for application information. |
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Vilsack Announces Energy Audit Applications Now Being Accepted |
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Thursday, April 02, 2009 |
Washington, March 11, 2009: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the department is accepting funding applications from eligible entities for grants to conduct energy audits under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). "For the first time ever, USDA will make grant funding available this year through the Rural Energy for America Program to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses obtain audits to identify ways to improve energy efficiency," Vilsack said. "The assistance provided by this program is in keeping with President Obama's energy conservation goals for our nation." The program is authorized in Section 9007 of the 2008 Farm Bill. The audits are intended to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers determine where to make changes in their operations to enable them to reduce energy consumption. Audits are required for energy efficiency projects funded through REAP that exceed $50,000. States, tribal and local governments, land grant colleges or universities, other institutions of higher learning, and electric cooperatives and public power entities are eligible to receive funds to conduct the audits. Parties seeking audits from the grantees must pay 25 percent of audit costs. Applications for grants must be completed and submitted on paper or electronically no later than June 9. For further details about eligibility rules and application procedures, see page 10533 of the March 11 Federal Register,http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/. Contact: Dane Henshall (202) 260-0996. |
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2009 Environmental and Energy Conference and Trade Show |
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Thursday, April 02, 2009 |
The cost and availability of energy. Government action on climate change. Regulatory compliance. To be successful, today's companies need to not only know the laws and regulations and apply the latest technologies, but to understand and be prepared for emerging strategies dealing with the global impact of energy solutions, sustainability and climate change. The Pennsylvania Chamber- renowned for its effective compliance assistance programs-presents the preeminent environmental event of the year on April 7-8, 2009 at the Eden Resort Inn and Suites in Lancaster. Experience six new learning tracks over two days to meet the challenging demands of today's environmental programs: - Energy Strategies
- Renewable & Alternate Energy
- Sustainability & Green Issues
- Water and Spill Clean Up
- Clean Air and Carbon Emissions
- Environmental Waste Issues
Plus - Climate Change Keynote
- Hazardous Waste, Residual Waste, Clean Air, and Water 101 Basics
- How to Conduct a Greenhouse Gas Audit and Inventory
Get details on the latest regulatory changes and proposed changes. Visit with more than 50 exhibitors offering an exciting array of advanced technology solutions and mini educational sessions. And access more than 300 other environmental managers facing similar issues. Please see the agenda tab for full details on the speakers and topics...http://www.pachamber.org/www/conferences/conference.php?ID=0910. For further information on this event, please contact Sue Smith at 717-720-5457 or
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. Cost is $575 for the entire conference. |
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Solar Energy Conference: Awareness, Challenges, and Opportunities |
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Thursday, April 02, 2009 |
Penn State University and a number of partners including the Smart Energy Initiative of Southeastern PA, PennFuture, and the Energy Resource Center are sponsoring a conference on Solar Energy on May 6-7, 2009 at the PennStater Conference Center in State College. This timely conference focuses on the new economic incentives that have improved the viability and business case for solar power in the Northeast. Participants will learn about the new business opportunities and the potential workforce development challenges we face in rebuilding our regional and national economy. The impacts of new technologies on the extensive deployment of residential- and commercial-scale solar energy systems will be discussed Who should attend? State and local government officials, business owners, financial institutions, builders, developers, code officials, economic development professionals, and community organizations will all find this conference of interest. For more information, click here. |
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