Funding and Financing for Clean and Sustainable Energy
Energy efficiency and renewable energy across all sectors are policy priorities for the federal and state government, and many funding and financing programs are available.
Resources for Individuals
- Rewiring America has a tool to calculate the federal incentives for energy efficiency, electrification, and renewable energy that you could be eligible for.
- The PA DEP maintains information on financial incentives for PA residents for home energy efficiency improvements.
- PA's new KEEP Home Energy Loan Program offers financing to homeowners for energy efficient upgrades.
- For electric vehicle incentives, visit the Electric Vehicles page.
- PECO offers a $500 rebate for customers who install solar energy systems at their homes.
Resources for Municipalities, Businesses, and Institutions
- The PA DEP developed 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.
- C-PACE is a financial tool for commercial property owners (other than governments) to obtain long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and resiliency projects. Multifamily buildings are now eligible for C-PACE financing. The Sustainable Energy Fund administers the program and can connect project developers to authorized contractors and lenders.
- Federal Funding guidance from World Resource Institute and associated tool.
- Visit our Municipal Grant Opportunities page for additional grants available.
- For electric vehicle incentives visit the Elective Vehicles page.