​​​​Energy Funding and Assistance Resources

Energy Funding and Assistance Finder Tool

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) partnered with a contractor, Fourth Economy, to develop the Energy Funding and Assistance Finder to assist communities and organizations in identifying opportunities to receive funding and technical assistance for energy projects that can help to reduce pollution, lower bills, and drive the adoption of new, clean, and efficient technologies.

The EFAF tool compiles resources that can support the development of proposals to access opportunities available through the Investment in Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), as well as other opportunities. This includes both the various funding programs and technical assistance resources available for communities to apply for, (Funding Opportunities tab) as well as an accounting and assessment of the many web tools and resources published by various organizations to support in the search and pursuit of such opportunities (Resources Hub tab).

While DEP strives to keep the Energy Funding and Assistance Finder updated on a rolling basis, DEP does not guarantee that every available resource is listed, or that all information is current. DEP also cannot guarantee eligibility of, or award to, any organization.

For further information and questions, or to suggest a resource to be added to this list, please contact: RA-EPO_IIJA-IRA@pa.gov.

Explore the Energy Funding and Assistance Finder here (.xlsx)

Clean Energy Opportunity Spotlight (CEOS) Series

In these bi-weekly virtual conversations, EPO will bring participants the need-to-know information about an exciting array of funding and technical assistance programs designed to help Pennsylvania’s homes, businesses, and non-profits thrive in a diversified, affordable clean energy future. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with program experts and former and current participants to ask questions and spur future conversations about how EPO programs can benefit you or your organization.

Upcoming Spotlights

• November 13, 12PM: Funding Your Clean Energy Pojects with Direct Pay - Register Here
  
• October 30, 12PM: Meeting home energy needs with the Weatherization Assistance Program Utility Commission - Register Here​
  
• October 16, 12PM: Low-Income Energy Assistance Programs with PA Public Utility Commission – Register Here
  
• October 2, 12PM: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates – Register Here​

Previous Spotlights

• October 2024
  
• Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates - View Recording Here ​
  
• Learn how to go electric or switch to alernative fules with your next vehicle purchase with this rebate program designed to make alternative fuel vehicle more affordable for PA residents.
  
• September 2024
• Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hub – View Recording Here
• The Appalachian Sustainable Finance Hub will serve as a central point to facilitate the planning and funding of projects.
• Keystone Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP) Home Energy Loan – View Recording Here
  
• Developed to help Pennsylvania homeowners afford energy efficiency upgrades and reduce energy costs, KEEP Home Energy Loans can be used for a variety of eligible projects performed by pre-approved, qualified contractors.
• August 2024
• Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency - View Recording Here (MP4)
• MORE Program is a financing program to support local governments to cost-effectively deploy energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The MORE Program consists of both a MORE Grant and a MORE Loan.
• Program Preview – View Recording Here (MP4)
• This session gives an overview of the Energy Programs Office and its various programs.