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{"type":"Sheet1","label":"01","title":"Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) (Weatherization Assistance) ","type":"Grant","summary":"LIURP helps low-income residential customers lower the amount of electricity or natural gas used each month. Typically, the company may install energy saving features in your home to help reduce bills. For example, smaller bills means your payment covers a greater portion of the bill, or perhaps covers the whole bill.","government":"PA","category":"Weatherization","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"Low Income.","due_date":"N/A","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.puc.state.pa.us/General/consumer_ed/energy_asst_progs.aspx\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"Contact Utility Assistance Programs","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"02","title":"Weatherization Program  ","type":"Grant","summary":"LIURP helps low-income residential customers lower the amount of electricity or natural gas used each month. Typically, the company may install energy saving features in your home to help reduce bills. For example, smaller bills means your payment covers a greater portion of the bill, or perhaps covers the whole bill.","government":"PA","category":"Weatherization","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"None","due_date":"N/A","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.newpa.com/strengthen-your-community/redeveloping-your-community/housing/weatherization/index.aspx\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"Contact county agency ","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"03","title":"Keystone HELP Loan/Rebate  ","type":"Loan; Rebate","summary":"With the Keystone HELP® Energy Efficiency Loan & Rebate Program, most Pennsylvania homeowners who meet the program's eligibility guidelines can get a low cost loan for ENERGY STAR® rated and high efficiency heating, air conditioning, air sealing, insulation, windows, doors, geothermal and “whole house” improvements using Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®. These lower rates can save consumer thousands of dollars over the life of the loan, further enhancing the energy saving from the improvements being made and minimizing out of pocket costs. For consumers who choose to pay cash for qualifying improvements or not utilize Keystone HELP financing, rebates are available.","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"None","due_date":"No close date","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.keystonehelp.com/\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"AFC First\n1-888-232-3477\n","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"04","title":"PA Sunshine Program  ","type":"Rebate","summary":"The Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Program will provide $100 million in rebates to help fund solar electric (solar photovoltaic, or PV) and solar hot water (solar thermal) projects for homeowners and small businesses in Pennsylvania. Funding will be deployed in the form of rebates for residential and small business projects. Rebates will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis to approved applicants.  Households may receive one solar photovoltaic (PV) rebate for up to 10 kilowatts (kW) of installed PV generating capacity plus one solar thermal rebate not to exceed $2,000. A small business may only submit one PV and one solar thermal application at a time and must complete the project and rebate process prior to submitting another application.    ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"Not low income but total household income less than $150,000; total household income of greater than $150,000; less than 100 Full Time Equivalent Employees","due_date":"Until funds are used","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energindependent/cwp/view.asp?a=3&amp;q=545926\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-783-8411","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"05","title":"Alternative Energy Production Tax Credit ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"Taxpayers that develop or construct alternative energy production projects located within the Commonwealth, which have a useful life of at least four-years, may apply to DEP for a credit beginning in September 2009. The amount of the credit may be up to 15% of the amount paid for the development and construction of alternative energy production project but may not exceed $1,000,000 per taxpayer. Unused portions of the credit may be carried forward for up to five taxable years from the year in which the credit is awarded. Credits may not be applied to previous tax years. Additionally taxpayers may, upon approval by the Department of Environmental Protection, sell or assign an unused credit after one year from the date that the credit was approved.","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"None","due_date":"2016-12-31","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.revenue.state.pa.us/revenue/lib/revenue/2008_State_Tax_Summary.pdf\"	target=\"_blank\">pdf file</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-783-8411","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"06","title":"High Performance Building Program  ","type":"Grant; Loan","summary":"The High Performance Building Program provides financial assistance in the forms of grants and loan funds to underwrite the cost premiums associated with the design and construction or major renovation of high performance buildings 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. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"None","due_date":"No close date","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/funding-detail/index.aspx?progId=198\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DCED Site Development Div. 717-787-7120","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"07","title":"Residential Renewable Energy Federal Tax Credit  ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"The federal tax credit for residential energy property initially applied to solar-electric systems, solar water heating systems and fuel cells. The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) extended the tax credit to small wind-energy systems and geothermal heat pumps, effective January 1, 2008. Other key revisions included an eight-year extension of the credit to December 31, 2016, the ability to take the credit against the alternative minimum tax, and the removal of the $2,000 credit limit for solar-electric systems beginning in 2009. The credit was further enhanced in February 2009 by The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1: Div. B, Sec. 1122, p. 46), which removed the maximum credit amount for all eligible technologies (except fuel cells) placed in service after 2008.  A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of qualified expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States and used as a residence by the taxpayer.","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"None","due_date":"2016-12-31","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US37F&amp;State=federal&amp;currentpageid=1&amp;ee=1&amp;re=1\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"IRS\n1-800-829-1040","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"08","title":"Residential Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credit  ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"The credit applies to energy efficiency improvements in the building envelope of existing homes and for the purchase of high-efficiency heating, cooling and water-heating equipment. Efficiency improvements or equipment must serve a dwelling in the United States that is owned and used by the taxpayer as a primary residence. The maximum amount of homeowner credit for all improvements combined is $1,500 for equipment purchased during the two-year period of 2009 and 2010.  ","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"None","due_date":"2010-12-31","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US43F&amp;State=federal&amp;currentpageid=1&amp;ee=1&amp;re=1\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"IRS\n1-800-829-1040","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"09","title":"Alternative Energy Production Tax Credit ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"Taxpayers that develop or construct alternative energy production projects located within the Commonwealth, which have a useful life of at least four-years, may apply to DEP for a credit beginning in September 2009. The amount of the credit may be up to 15% of the amount paid for the development and construction of alternative energy production project but may not exceed $1,000,000 per taxpayer. Unused portions of the credit may be carried forward for up to five taxable years from the year in which the credit is awarded. Credits may not be applied to previous tax years. Additionally taxpayers may, upon approval by the Department of Environmental Protection, sell or assign an unused credit after one year from the date that the credit was approved.","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"Not low income but total household income less than $150,000; Total household income greater than $150,000","due_date":"2016-12-31","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.revenue.state.pa.us/revenue/lib/revenue/2008_State_Tax_Summary.pdf\"	target=\"_blank\">pdf file</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-783-8411","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"10","title":"High Performance Building Program  ","type":"Grant; Loan","summary":"The High Performance Building Program provides financial assistance in the forms of grants and loan funds to underwrite the cost premiums associated with the design and construction or major renovation of high performance buildings 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.   Loans: Loans for high performance building projects for small businesses shall not exceed $2 million. Loans for individual residence projects shall not exceed $100,000. Grants: Grants for high performance building projects shall not exceed $500,000 or 10% of the total eligible building construction/renovation costs, whichever is less. Guarantees: Grants shall not exceed $2 million for a small business and $100,000 for an individual and have a term of not more than five years. The grants funds may only be drawn upon in the event the grant recipient defaults on its financing and there is a deficiency in collateral for the lending institution to collect upon. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"Not low income but total household income less than $150,000; Total household income greater than $150,000","due_date":"No close date","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/funding-detail/index.aspx?progId=198\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DCED Site Development Div. 717-787-7120","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"11","title":"Residential Renewable Energy Federal Tax Credit  ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) extended the tax credit to small wind-energy systems and geothermal heat pumps, effective January 1, 2008. Other key revisions included an eight-year extension of the credit to December 31, 2016, the ability to take the credit against the alternative minimum tax, and the removal of the $2,000 credit limit for solar-electric systems beginning in 2009. ","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"Not low income but total household income less than $150,000; Total household income greater than $150,000","due_date":"2016-12-31","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US37F&amp;State=federal&amp;currentpageid=1&amp;ee=1&amp;re=1\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"IRS\n1-800-829-1040","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"12","title":"Residential Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credit  ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"The credit applies to energy efficiency improvements in the building envelope of existing homes and for the purchase of high-efficiency heating, cooling and water-heating equipment. Efficiency improvements or equipment must serve a dwelling in the United States that is owned and used by the taxpayer as a primary residence. The maximum amount of homeowner credit for all improvements combined is $1,500 for equipment purchased during the two-year period of 2009 and 2010.  ","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Owner/Occupier of a primary residence","eligible_applicants":"Residential","limits":"Not low income but total household income less than $150,000; Total household income greater than $150,000","due_date":"2010-12-31","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US43F&amp;State=federal&amp;currentpageid=1&amp;ee=1&amp;re=1\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"IRS1-800-829-1040","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"13","title":"Small Business Advantage Grant ","type":"Grant","summary":" ---","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner","eligible_applicants":"Business","limits":" ---","due_date":"N/A","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1413&amp;q=503219\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-772-8909","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"14","title":"Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant  ","type":"Grant","summary":" ---","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner","eligible_applicants":"Business","limits":" ---","due_date":"N/A","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energindependent/cwp/view.asp?a=3&amp;q=543714\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-783-8411","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"15","title":"Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) Loan Program  ","type":"Loan","summary":"The Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) Loan Program provides low interest loans to small businesses undertaking projects (located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) that reduce waste, pollution or energy use. Loans will be used to fund 75 percent of the total eligible project cost, up to a maximum of $100,000. Small businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees are eligible. The loan interest rate is 2% and has a maximum term of 10 years. This funding can help small businesses comply with environmental regulations while receiving the economic benefits of preventing pollution and using energy more efficiently. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner","eligible_applicants":"Business","limits":" ---","due_date":"No close date","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1413&amp;q=503114\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-783-8411","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"16","title":"Alternative Energy Production Tax Credit ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"Taxpayers that develop or construct alternative energy production projects located within the Commonwealth, which have a useful life of at least four-years, may apply to DEP for a credit beginning in September 2009. The amount of the credit may be up to 15% of the amount paid for the development and construction of alternative energy production project but may not exceed $1,000,000 per taxpayer. Unused portions of the credit may be carried forward for up to five taxable years from the year in which the credit is awarded. Credits may not be applied to previous tax years. Additionally taxpayers may, upon approval by the Department of Environmental Protection, sell or assign an unused credit after one year from the date that the credit was approved.","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner; Munucipal /County Government or Municipal Authority; Non Profit","eligible_applicants":"Business; Government; Non Profit","limits":" ---","due_date":"Until funds are used","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.revenue.state.pa.us/revenue/lib/revenue/2008_State_Tax_Summary.pdf\"	target=\"_blank\">pdf file</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-783-8411","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"17","title":"High Performance Building Program  ","type":"Grant; Loan","summary":"The High Performance Building Program provides financial assistance in the forms of grants and loan funds to underwrite the cost premiums associated with the design and construction or major renovation of high performance buildings 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.   Loans: Loans for high performance building projects for small businesses shall not exceed $2 million. Loans for individual residence projects shall not exceed $100,000. Grants: Grants for high performance building projects shall not exceed $500,000 or 10% of the total eligible building construction/renovation costs, whichever is less. Guarantees: Grants shall not exceed $2 million for a small business and $100,000 for an individual and have a term of not more than five years. The grants funds may only be drawn upon in the event the grant recipient defaults on its financing and there is a deficiency in collateral for the lending institution to collect upon. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner","eligible_applicants":"Business","limits":" ---","due_date":"No close date","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/funding-detail/index.aspx?progId=198\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DCED Site Development Div. 717-787-7120","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"18","title":"Business Energy Investment Federal Tax Credit  ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Geothermal Electric, Fuel Cells, Geothermal Heat Pumps, CHP/Cogeneration, Solar Hybrid Lighting, Direct Use Geothermal, Microturbines.","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner","eligible_applicants":"Business","limits":" ---","due_date":"2016-12-31","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US02F&amp;re=1&amp;ee=1\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"IRS\n1-800-829-1040","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"19","title":"PEDA  ","type":"Grant","summary":"The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) is offering funding for innovative, advanced energy projects, and for businesses interested in locating or expanding their alternative energy manufacturing or production operations in the commonwealth. PEDA will consider projects such as the manufacturing of alternative energy or energy efficiency equipment or materials; the development of innovative new alternative energy or energy efficiency technologies; the generation of alternative energy or the production of alternative fuels; or the implementation of energy efficiency/demand side projects. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner; Munucipal /County Government or Municipal Authority; Public School; Non Profit","eligible_applicants":"Business; Government; Non Profit; Public School","limits":" ---","due_date":"N/A","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1415&amp;q=504241\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"See grant guidelines for regional contacts","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"20","title":"Solar Energy Program  ","type":"Grant; Loan","summary":"The Solar Energy Program 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.   Loans: Loans for component manufacturers of solar energy generation equipment up to $35,000 for every new job created within three years after approval of the loan. Loans for solar energy generation or distribution projects shall not exceed $5 million or $2.25 per watt, whichever is less. Grants: Grants for component manufacturers of solar energy generation equipment up to $5,000 for every new job created by the business within three years after approval of the grant. Grants for solar energy generation or distribution projects, solar research and development facilities, and solar thermal projects shall not exceed $1 million or $2.25 per watt, whichever is less. Grants for planning and feasibility studies shall not exceed 50% of the total cost of the planning project or $175,000, whichever is less. Guarantees: Grants shall not exceed $30 million and have a term of not more than five years. In the event of a default, the grant will pay up to 75% of the deficiency. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner; Public School","eligible_applicants":"Business; Public School","limits":" ---","due_date":"No close date","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"21","title":"Alternative and Clean Energy Program  ","type":"Grant; Loan","summary":"The Alternative and Clean Energy Program provides financial assistance in the form of grant and loan funds that will be used by eligible applicants for the utilization, development and construction of alternative and clean energy projects 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 the Commonwealth Financing Authority.  Loans: Loans for manufacturers of alternative and/or clean energy generation equipment or components shall not exceed $35,000 for every new job created within three years after approval of the loan. Loans for any alternative energy production or clean energy project shall not exceed $5 million or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less. Grants: Grants for manufacturers of alternative and/or clean energy generation equipment or components shall not exceed $10,000 for every job projected to be created by the business within three years after approval of the grant. Grants for any alternative energy production or clean energy project shall not exceed $2 million or 50% of the total project cost, whichever is less. The maximum grant amount for an Energy Savings Contract (ESCO). Guarantees: 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% of the deficiency. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner; Municipal /County Government or Municipal Authority; Public School","eligible_applicants":"Business; Local or County Government; Non Profit; Public School","limits":" ---","due_date":"No close date","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/funding-detail/index.aspx?progId=212\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DCED Site Development Div. 717-787-7120","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"22","title":"Renewable Energy Program (geothermal & wind)  ","type":"Grant; Loan","summary":"The Renewable Energy Program 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.   Loans: 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. \nGrants: 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. \nGuarantees: 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. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner; Munucipal /County Government or Municipal Authority; Public School; Non Profit","eligible_applicants":"Business; Local or County Government; Non Profit; Public School","limits":" ---","due_date":"No close date","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/funding-detail/index.aspx?progId=191\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DCED Sm. Bus. Financing Div. 717-783-5046","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"23","title":"Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIG) (some types)  ","type":"Grant","summary":"The AFIG Program is helping to create new markets for biofuels in Pennsylvania so that we can enhance our energy security.  We are investing not only in alternative fuels, but the deployment of fuel saving vehicles, fleets and technologies.  Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant projects will promote and build markets for advanced or renewable energy technologies. The intent is to provide a stimulus for opportunities that better manage our fuel resources in a way that also improves our environment, supports economic development and enhances our quality of life. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Business Owner; Municipal /County Government or Municipal Authority; Public School; Non Profit","eligible_applicants":"Business; Local or County Government; Non Profit; Public School","limits":" ---","due_date":"N/A","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1412&amp;q=502176\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-783-8411","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"24","title":"Growing Greener (for innovative stormwater  management projects)","type":" ---","summary":" ---","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Munucipal /County Government or Municipal Authority; Non Profit; Public School","eligible_applicants":"Business; Local or County Government; Non Profit; Public School","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-07-17","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/growinggreener/site/default.asp\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"See grant guidelines for regional contacts","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"25","title":"Clean Water Act State Revolving Loan Fund (for innovative stormwater  management projects) ","type":"Loan","summary":" ---","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Munucipal /County Government or Municipal Authority","eligible_applicants":"Business; Local or County Government; Non Profit; Public School","limits":" ---","due_date":"Until funds are used","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.pennvest.state.pa.us/pennvest/cwp/browse.asp?A=4&amp;BMDRN=2000&amp;BCOB=0&amp;C=41845\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PENNVEST\n717-783-6798  ","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"26","title":"Solar Energy Program  ","type":"Grant; Loan","summary":"Loans: Loans for component manufacturers of solar energy generation equipment up to $35,000 for every new job created within three years after approval of the loan. Loans for solar energy generation or distribution projects shall not exceed $5 million or $2.25 per watt, whichever is less. Grants: Grants for component manufacturers of solar energy generation equipment up to $5,000 for every new job created by the business within three years after approval of the grant. Grants for solar energy generation or distribution projects, solar research and development facilities, and solar thermal projects shall not exceed $1 million or $2.25 per watt, whichever is less. Grants for planning and feasibility studies shall not exceed 50% of the total cost of the planning project or $175,000, whichever is less. Guarantees: Grants shall not exceed $30 million and have a term of not more than five years. In the event of a default, the grant will pay up to 75% of the deficiency. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Munucipal /County Government or Municipal Authority; Non Profit","eligible_applicants":"Business; Local or County Government; Non Profit","limits":" ---","due_date":"No close date","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/funding-detail/index.aspx?progId=197\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DCED Site Development Div. 717-787-7120","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"27","title":"PA Conservation Works! ","type":"Grant","summary":"PA Conservation Works! will provide up to $250,000 for individual projects and $500,000 for joint projects designed to increase energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption and reduce energy costs by at least 25 percent. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Munucipal /County Government or Municipal Authority; Non Profit","eligible_applicants":"Business; Local or County Government; Non Profit","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-08-14","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.recovery.pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/impact/5996/energy_independence\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PA DEP\n717-783-8411\n","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"28","title":"Increased reimbursement rates for LEED and Green Globe School Construction Projects  ","type":"Reimbursement","summary":"The United States Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system is a voluntary consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Buildings rated under the LEED system achieve certification at one of four levels – certified, silver, gold or platinum – depending on the number of points gained for performance in six categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resource, indoor environmental efficiency, and innovation and design process. For eligible projects to receive the additional funding, a copy of the LEED certification must be provided at PlanCon Part J, Project Accounting Based on Final Costs. Information and resources on the LEED rating system can be found at www.usgbc.org on the United States Green Building Council website. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Public School","eligible_applicants":"Public School","limits":" ---","due_date":"N/A","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.pde.state.pa.us/constr_facil/cwp/view.asp?a=11&amp;Q=47064#LEEDCERT\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"PDE Division of School Facilities 717-787-5480","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"29","title":"High Performance Green Schools Planning Grants  ","type":"Grant","summary":"High performance green schools provide a demonstrably better learning environment for students and can reduce annual operating costs. To encourage school districts to invest in these high caliber facilities, High-Performance Green Schools Planning Grants will help defray costs which are not typically included in the design fee but which are critical to the design of a high performance building. The grants are funded by the State Public School Building Authority and jointly administered by the Governor’s Green Government Council and the Pennsylvania Department of Education and information is available at the GGGC website. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Public School","eligible_applicants":"Public School","limits":"None","due_date":"N/A","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.gggc.state.pa.us/gggc/cwp/view.asp?a=517&amp;q=157146\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"Governor’s Green Government Council 717-772-8924","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/energy/lib/energy/docs/guide_to_energy_programs.doc\"	target=\"_blank\">Word doc</a>","record_revised":"2009-06-05","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"30","title":"Recovery Act:  Regional Sequestration Technology Training","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory seeks grant applications from companies, trade groups, and other organizations that can develop regional sequestration technology training to facilitate transfer of knowledge and technologies required for site development, operations, and monitoring of commercial Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects. This training will focus on the applied engineering and science of CCS for site developers, geologists, engineers, and technicians. In addition, these training activities will provide a technology transfer platform for CO2 sequestration related technology information and insights on a basin scale level to the sequestration industry in a concise, meaningful format that stimulates timely, informed technology decisions. An estimated $6.97 million is available, and DOE anticipates 7 awards ranging from $500,000 to $995,000.  Applications are due by July 22, 2009. ","government":"US","category":"Sustainability / Pollution Prevention","applicants":"Unrestricted","eligible_applicants":"Unrestricted","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-07-22","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47720\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"31","title":"Recovery Act:  Geothermal Technologies Program","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) intends to continue its partnership with the geothermal community on geothermal systems research, exploration, demonstration, and development throughout the United States. This three-topic FOA will focus on three areas associated with geothermal energy: Topic Area 1: Validation of Innovative Exploration Technologies; Area 2: Geothermal Energy Production from Low Temperature Resources, Coproduced Fluids from Oil and Gas Wells, and Geopressured Resources; and Topic Area 3: Geothermal Data Development, Collection, and Maintenance.  $170 million to be available, and DOE expects 60 up to a maximum of $5 million.  Applications are due by July 22, 2009.  ","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Unrestricted","eligible_applicants":"Unrestricted","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-07-22","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47584\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"32","title":"Recovery Act:  Wind Energy Consortia Between Institutions of Higher Learning and Industry Grant","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy seeks applications for projects that focus on two complementary areas, but not separate topics:  Topic Area 1 - Partnerships for Wind Research and Turbine Reliability.  Universities in regions of the country in a Power Class 3 at 50 meters or greater wind region with consistent wind resources throughout the year are encouraged to team with industry partners to establish facilities/equipment and a research agenda necessary to study major challenges facing today’s wind industry; Topic Area 2 - Wind Energy Research Development. University R D to advance material design, performance measurements, analytical models, and leveraging partnerships with industry to improve power systems operations, maintenance or repair operations, wind turbine and/or component manufacturing, and interdisciplinary system integration. $24 million expected to be available, and DOE anticipates 2 awards ranging from $8-12 million.  Applications are due by July 29, 2009.  ","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Eligibility is restricted to consortia led by an institution of higher learning. The consortia must include at least one four-year institution of higher learning that has at least one engineering program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ","eligible_applicants":"College or University","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-07-29","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47732\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"33","title":"Recovery Act:  Solar Market Transformation","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy seeks applications for two topics: Topic 1 - Solar America Cities to scale-up innovative programs and concepts so they can be tested in a broader marketplace; thereby, increasing the likelihood of replication in other U.S. cities. Projects must tackle specific barriers important to urban solar and must be replicable at some level among fellow Solar America Cities, other cities and local governments, states, and internationally; Topic 2 - intends to address the workforce development needs of the solar industry, both for grid-tied PV systems in residential, commercial, and utility markets, and for SHC systems.  Topic 1 eligibility for award is restricted to the existing 25 Solar America Cities awarded under the FY07 Solar City Strategic Partnerships Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-PS36-07GO97007 and the FY08 Solar City Strategic Partnerships Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-PS36-08GO98003. Topic 2: is open to all domestic entities and institutions.  Awards to range from $500,000 to $6 million.  Applications are due by July 30, 2009. ","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"This is a restricted eligibility.  Topic 1: In accordance with 10 CFR 600.6(b) eligibility for award is restricted to the existing 25 Solar America Cities awarded under the FY07 Solar City Strategic Partnerships Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-PS36-07GO97007 and the FY08 Solar City Strategic Partnerships Funding Opportunity Announcement DE-PS36-08GO98003. Topic 2: is open to all domestic entities and institutions.","eligible_applicants":"Solar American Cities; Unrestricted","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-07-30","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47586\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"34","title":"Recovery Act:  High Penetration Solar Deployment","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy seeks applications for projects that 1) develop the needed modeling tools and database of experience with high penetration scenarios of PV on a distribution system; 2) develop monitoring, control and integration systems to enable cost-effective widespread deployment of small modular PV systems; and 3) demonstrate the integration of PV and energy storage into Smart Grid applications.  Awards up to $5 million.  Applications are due by July 30, 2009.","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Unrestricted","eligible_applicants":"Unrestricted","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-07-30","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47579\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"35","title":"Recovery Act:  Site Characterization of Promising Geologic Formations for CO2 Storage Grant","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory seeks grant applications that focus on regional site characterization of a minimum of 10 distinct high-potential geologic formations. Geologic storage formations can be saline formations, depleting/depleted oil fields, or coals seams. Each application submitted should focus on a minimum of one specific site, formation, or area not previously characterized with public data, unless a strong case can be made for further characterization for deficiencies in the available data sets. Approximately $49.75 million is anticipated to be available and that a minimum of 10 awards will be made ranging from $3 million to $4.975 million.  Applications are due by August 3, 2009.","government":"US","category":"Sustainability / Pollution Prevention","applicants":"Unrestricted","eligible_applicants":"Unrestricted","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-08-03","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47722\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"36","title":"Recovery Act:  Geothermal Technologies Program:  Ground Source Heat Pumps Grant","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy seeks to increase the deployment of ground source heat pumps through new commercialization strategies that incorporate: 1) innovative commercial-scale or residential community technology demonstration projects; 2) data gathering and analysis related to system costs, performance, and installation techniques; and 3) a national GHP certification standard. DOE’s objective is to promote ground source heat pumps through three Topic Areas: 1. Technology Demonstration Projects; 2. Data Gathering and Analysis; 3. National Certification Standard.  $50 million expected to be available, and DOE anticipates 21 awards up to $5 million.  Applications are due by August 6, 2009. ","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Unrestricted","eligible_applicants":"Unrestricted","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-08-06","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47731\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"37","title":"Recovery Act:  Carbon Capture and Sequestration from Industrial Sources and Innovative Concepts for Beneficial CO2 Use","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy seeks proposals for two specific technology areas to demonstrate: (1) Large-scale industrial CCS projects from industrial sources; and (2) Innovative concepts for beneficial CO2 use.  Applicants shall clearly identify the technology area under which the application is being submitted.  Total DOE funding for Phase 1 and 2 combined is expected to be limited to the amount appropriated, $1,321,765,000 for large-scale industrial CCS projects and $100 million for innovative concepts for beneficial CO2 use projects, which will be split among all selected recipients.  DOE anticipates 10-12 awards under technology area 1 and 6-8 awards under technology area 2.  Applications are due by August 7, 2009.","government":"US","category":"Sustainability / Pollution Prevention","applicants":"Unrestricted","eligible_applicants":"Unrestricted","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-08-07","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47854\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"38","title":"Recovery Act:  Clean Coal Power Initiative","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory seeks proposals for advanced coal-based projects that have progressed beyond the research and development stage to a point of readiness for operation at a scale that, once demonstrated, can be readily replicated and deployed into commercial practice within the electric power industry.  DOE’s specific objective is to demonstrate advanced coal-based technologies that capture and sequester, or put to beneficial use, CO2 emissions.  DOE anticipates that $800 million will be available for awards.  Applications are due by August 24, 2009. ","government":"US","category":"Sustainability / Pollution Prevention","applicants":"Unrestricted","eligible_applicants":"Unrestricted","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-08-24","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=wRy7KnmSBbsHpQ6XDyLxWn2Fzv8J4p3pzZ5LZp85WfnCL6Dvxtp1!1215949849?oppId=47865&amp;flag2006=false&amp;mode=VIEW\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"39","title":"National Science Foundation Academic Research Infrastructure Program:  Recovery and Reinvestment Grant ","type":"Grant","summary":"The National Science Foundation seeks proposals for research facilities and research training infrastructure. The purpose of this program is to enhance the Nation's existing research facilities where sponsored and/or un-sponsored research activities and research training take place to enable next-generation research infrastructure that integrates shared resources across user communities. The program will: update existing research facilities at institutions of higher education and other non-profit research organizations (e.g., independent research museums, independent research laboratories, and research consortia) in order to support research that can address the challenges of the 21st century. Estimated total program funding is $200 million.  NSF anticipates 120 awards ranging from $250,000 to $10 million.  Letters of Intent are due by July 1, 2009 and full proposals are due by August 24, 2009.","government":"US","category":"Research Facilities","applicants":"Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in, the United States, its territories and possessions. Distinct academic campuses (that award their own degrees, have independent administrative structures, admissions policies, alumni associations, etc.) within multi-campus systems qualify as separate institutions. <li>Independent non-profit research museums, independent non-profit research institutions and laboratories, and non-profit research consortia located in the United States, its territories and possessions. These organizations must have an independent administrative and financial structure. Non-profit research consortia must also have 501(c)(3) tax status. Any organization can collaborate in a consortium; however, only eligible organizations can receive NSF funds. ","eligible_applicants":"College or University; Non Profit","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-08-24","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&amp;mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=47294\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"40","title":"Clean Cities Petroleum Reduction","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory, on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is seeking applications for projects covering a range of commercial technology deployment and educational activities under the Clean Cities Transportation Sector Petroleum Reduction Technologies Program.\n\nApplications should address only one of the following four areas of interest:\n\n1. Refueling Infrastructure for Alternative Fuels.\n\n2. Incremental Costs of Dedicated Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs).\n\n3. Education and Outreach Workshops for Petroleum Reduction Fuels and Technologies.\n\n4. Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle Pilot Program\n\nUp to $6 million is expected to be available for Topic Areas 1, 2, and 3 with up to 24 awards anticipated.  $3 million will be available for Topic Area 4 with up to 30 awards. Responses for Topic areas 1, 2, and 3 are due by March 31, 2009.  Round 1 applications for Topic Area 4 will be due by May 29, 2009, and Round 2 will be due by September 30, 2009.","government":"US","category":"Energy and Pollution Prevention","applicants":"All types of entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.","eligible_applicants":"Non Federal Government; Non Profit; College or University; Indian Tribe; Business","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-09-30","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/828693EA91CCCA20862575590066A2B9/$file/Clean+Cities+FY09+FOA+(Modification+002.pdf\"	target=\"_blank\">pdf file</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"41","title":"Assisted Housing - Energy Efficiency and Green Retrofit","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces its intent to request proposals for Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit.  This initiative will provide grants and loans to property owners receiving Section 202, Section 8, or Section 811 project-based assistance, to make energy and green retrofit investments in the property, to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the property, the continued operation and maintenance of energy efficiency technologies, and the timely expenditure of funds.  $250 million expected to be available.  Applications are due by February 16, 2011. ","government":"US","category":"Energy and Sustainability","applicants":"Owners of properties receiving project-based assistance pursuant to section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 17012), section 811 of the Cranston- Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013, or Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437f). ","eligible_applicants":"Project Based Housing Assistance Entity","limits":" ---","due_date":"2011-02-11","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=ZfP8J1WFBTh3jCZVSyDD33pHMBT1QfSLdqnT0NY6KQl5L3pJLMNn!1221978667?oppId=45922&amp;flag2006=false&amp;mode=VIEW\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"42","title":"Recovery Act - National Research Priorities","type":"Grant","summary":"The National Institute of Standards and Technology requests proposals for the Technology Innovation Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program: Providing the Technology Infrastructure to Address National Priorities.  Priority research areas include, but are not limited to: energy, environment and climate change; manufacturing; and physical infrastructure.  $35 million expected to be available, up to 60 awards anticipated.  Responses are accepted on a continuous basis. ","government":"US","category":"Research","applicants":"This program is open to U.S. institutions of higher education; U.S. non-profit organizations; U.S. commercial organizations; and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. ","eligible_applicants":"College or University; Government; Indian Tribe; Non Federal Government","limits":" ---","due_date":"Continuous","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=46063\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"43","title":"Clean and Efficient Transit Investments","type":"Grant","summary":"The U.S Department of Transportation (DOT) requests proposals for Recovery Act Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction.  Through this initiative, DOT will provide grants to public transit agencies for capital investments that will assist in reducing the energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions of their public transit agencies.  $100 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated.  Application deadline is to be determined.","government":"US","category":"Energy and Pollution Prevention","applicants":"Public Transit Agencies ","eligible_applicants":"Public Transit Agency","limits":" ---","due_date":"To Be Determined","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&amp;flag2006=false&amp;oppId=45906\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1378&amp;q=466203\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-23","grant_open":"yes"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"44","title":"Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant ","type":"Grant","summary":"To help improve PA's air quality and reduce the use of imported oils through the use of alternative fuels.  Average grant amount $500,000.","government":"PA","category":"Energy and Pollution Prevention","applicants":"County, Municipality, Authority, School District, NonProfit, Conservation District, Residents, Corporations, Businesses in PA. ","eligible_applicants":"Local or County Government; School District; Non Profit; Conservation District; Residential; Business","limits":" ---","due_date":"2008-04-15","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.dep.state.pa.us/grantscenter/ProgramSummary.asp?ID=50\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","more_information":"<a	href=\"mailto:epafiginfo@state.pa.us \"	target=\"_blank\">epafiginfo@state.pa.us </a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.dep.state.pa.us/grantscenter/GrantAndLoanPrograms.asp\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2009-07-28","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"45","title":"Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit (48C) ","type":"Tax Credit","summary":"The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA) authorizes the Department of Treasury to award $2.3 billion in tax credits for qualified investments in advanced energy projects, to support new, expanded, or re-equipped domestic manufacturing facilities.   The Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC) was authorized in Section 1302 of ARRA and requires the Secretary of Treasury to work in consultation with the Secretary of Energy.  The MTC is also referred to as Section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code.  The goal of the MTC is to grow the domestic manufacturing industry for clean energy, thereby supporting the larger goals of ARRA to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  In short, the MTC will help secure American leadership in the clean energy sector. ","government":"US","category":"Energy","applicants":"Manufacturers","eligible_applicants":"Manufacturers","limits":" ---","due_date":"2008-09-16","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.energy.gov/recovery/48C.htm\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","source":"<a	href=\"http://www.energy.gov/recovery/48C.htm\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2010-01-29","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"46","title":"Recovery Act - Workforce Training Electric Power","type":"Grant","summary":"This FOA covers two broad topics.  Topic A is Developing and Enhancing Workforce Training Programs for the Electric Power Sector.  Topic B is Smart Grid Workforce Training.  This FOA supports the development and deployment of Training Program(s), as well as the actual training of personnel.  However, Federal funds shall NOT be used to support construction of training facilities (e.g. building infrastructure).\n\nDOE seeks applications that will support and greatly expand job creation and career advancement opportunities within the utility industry and the electric power system equipment manufacturing sector.  Job categories include technicians and skilled workers, as well as utility energy efficiency program staff, cyber security experts, transmission planners, and system operators.","government":"US","category":"Workforce Training","applicants":"All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995.","eligible_applicants":"All","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-11-30","source":"<a	href=\"http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=zx3cK5jLp5pWcLyNkyzTDwmPjzwpHjQwtJNT2xp1kVzbjwRy57C4!785172635?oppId=49601&amp;mode=VIEW\"	target=\"_blank\">web site</a>","record_revised":"2010-01-29","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"47","title":"PA Green Energy Works!","type":"Grant","summary":"Eligible Combined Heat and Power (CHP) projects include, but are not limited to: Projects that use AEPS tier 1 eligible biomass or natural gas to generate electricity and thermal energy for industrial or commercial purposes.  CHP deadline 10/4/09.<br></br>Eligible Biogas projects include projects that generate electricity from biological materials including, but not limited to animal manures, septage, food processing wastes, and yard waste. Biogas deadline 10/23/09.<br></br>Eligible solar projects include the purchase and installation of photovoltaic (PV) equipment used to produce solar generated energy for at least 500 Kw of solar energy capacity so long as the installer of the photovoltaic (PV) equipment meets the requirements of the PA Sunshine list of qualified solar installers; and there is a system efficiency of at least 80% compared to optimal. Solar deadline 11/5/09.<br></br>Wind projects guidelines and deadlines not yet released.","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"Small Governments; Non Profit; Business; College or University","eligible_applicants":"Small Governments; Non Profit; Business; College or University","limits":" ---","due_date":"2009-11-05","program_website":"<a	href=\"https://www.grants.dcnr.state.pa.us/index.aspx\"	target=\"_blank\">Web Site</a>","source":" ---","record_revised":"2010-01-29","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"48","title":"Gap Financing Loan Fund","type":"Loan","summary":"Gap Financing is a program developed by the administration of Mayor Michael Nutter and is enhanced through funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the“Recovery Act”).This Loan Program will provide financing for projects that are ready to proceed but for the requested gapfinancing. The intent of the Loan Product is to stimulate community-based economic development projects.PIDC will manage this Loan Program on behalf of the City. The total budget for this program is expected to be $4.5 million. Projects will be awarded competitively, based on responses to this Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”).","government":"Phila.","category":"Economic Development","applicants":"Applicants may include building owners, developers, or tenants for commercial, industrial,\ninstitutional, mixed-use, or cultural facilities. All projects must be located within the city of Philadelphia.","eligible_applicants":"Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Mixed Use Facilities","limits":"$100,000 - $1,000,000 per project.","due_date":"2010-03-01","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.pidc-pa.org/DevelopmentOpportunities.asp\"	target=\"_blank\">Web Site</a>","source":"PIDC","record_revised":"2010-01-29","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"49","title":"Greenworks Loan Fund","type":"Loan","summary":"The Loan Fund is a program sponsored by the administration of\nMayor Michael Nutter and is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the\n“Recovery Act”).  The objective of the Loan Fund is to promote energy efficiency and conservation, create/retain jobs, stimulate economic development, and leverage private investment. Specifically, the Loan Fund will offer construction loans, term loans, and lease financing to support: Energy-efficient building retrofits; Energy-efficient machinery and equipment; Building-sited renewable energy systems and combined-heat-and-power systems; and Energy-efficient building practices in new construction projects. The total budget for this program is expected to be $9 million.","government":"Phila.","category":"Economic Development; Energy Efficiency and Conservation","applicants":"Applicants may include building owners, developers, or tenants for commercial, industrial,\ninstitutional, mixed-use, or cultural facilities. All projects must be located within the city of Philadelphia.","eligible_applicants":"Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Mixed Use or Cultural Facilities","limits":"$100,000 - $1,000,000 per project.","due_date":"2010-03-10","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.pidc-pa.org/DevelopmentOpportunities.asp\"	target=\"_blank\">Web Site</a>","source":"PIDC","record_revised":"2010-01-29","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"50","title":"Recovery Zone Facility Bond Fund","type":"Loan","summary":"Recovery Zone Facility Bonds are a new class of tax-exempt private activity bonds authorized by the American recovery and reinvestment Act of 2009 to enable for-profit companies to finance on a tax-exempt basis commercial, industrial and otehr property acquisition and development for business purposes.  Bonds must be issued no later than December 31, 2010.","government":"Phila.","category":"Buildings","applicants":"For Profit businesses.","eligible_applicants":"Business and Mixed Use Properties With Some Exceptions","limits":"$12,900,000 ","due_date":"2010-04-01","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.pidc-pa.org/DevelopmentOpportunities.asp\"	target=\"_blank\">Web Site</a>","source":"PIDC","record_revised":"2010-01-29","grant_open":"no"},
{"type":"Sheet1","label":"51","title":"Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program","type":"Grant","summary":"$6 million Alternative Fuel Incentive Grant program, or AFIG, for homegrown fuel projects throughout Pennsylvania.  The AFIG program helps improve our environment and economy by developing cleaner burning, less polluting forms of transportation.  AFIG encourages the use of homegrown fuels by providing a financial incentive to spur projects that improve our air quality and reduce our dependence upon foreign oil.  Eligible proposals may include projects that use or produce biofuels, alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, or that deploy fuel-saving technology in the transportation sector. ","government":"PA","category":"Energy","applicants":"School districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, incorporated nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships.","eligible_applicants":"School districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, incorporated nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships.","limits":"$1,000,000 ","due_date":"2010-08-27","program_website":"<a	href=\"http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/alternative_fuels_incentive_grant-move_to_grants/10492\"	target=\"_blank\">Web Site</a>","source":"PA DEP","record_revised":"2010-07-22","grant_open":"yes"}
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