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Renewable Energy Program (REP) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The Renewable Energy Program (REP) provides financial assistance in the forms of grant and loan funds to promote the use of alternative energy, including geothermal technologies and wind energy projects, in Pennsylvania.
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Renewable Energy Program (REP) - Geothermal and Wind Projects - PA Department of Community & Economic Development Renewable Energy Program (REP) – Geothermal and Wind Projects The Renewable Energy Program (REP) provides financial assistance in the forms of grant and loan funds to promote the use of alternative energy in Pennsylvania.
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 the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) . Activities to assist with geothermal technologies and wind energy projects. Loans for component manufacturers of renewable energy generation equipment up to $40,000 for every new job created.
Loans for geothermal systems or wind energy generation or distribution projects shall not exceed $5 million or 50 percent of the total project cost, whichever is less. Grants for component manufacturers of renewable energy generation equipment up to $5,000 for every new job created. Grants for wind energy generation or distribution projects up to $1 million, or 30 percent of the total project cost, whichever is less.
Grants for planning and feasibility studies up to 50 percent 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 the event of a default, the grant will pay up to 75 percent of the deficiency.
A business; an economic development organization; an individual (geothermal only); or a political subdivision, includes municipalities, counties and school districts. 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. Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses, economic development organizations, individuals (geothermal only), or political subdivisions (municipalities, counties, and school districts). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows loans up to $5 million or 50% of total project cost; Grants up to $1 million or 30% of total project cost (for wind, but geothermal is also explicitly mentioned as eligible activity for grants); Grants for planning and feasibility studies up to $175,000 or 50% of total cost. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Renewable Energy Program (REP) is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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