Energy Independence

Pennsylvania will receive $455 million to promote energy independence, including $253 million to make home repairs and upgrades that will improve energy efficiency.  There are also rebates and loans available to make energy-related home improvements more affordable. 

Businesses can also obtain financial assistance to make their processes and facilities more energy efficient and participate in alternative energy projects.

State Energy Program

• Recovery Act and the State Energy Program

Opportunities

Governor Rendell Announces $22 Million Investment in Energy Conservation Projects (Nov. 17, 2009)

• List of Projects

Weatherization Assistance Program

• Department of Community and Economic Development is responsible for administering $252.8 million of weatherization funds

• Dauphin County RFP for Weatherization Services (Proposals due December 30, 2009) 

Weatherization Assistance Program

• Recovery Act and Weatherization Funding

Helpful Links

Weatherization County Contacts

Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia

Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC)

U.S. Department of Energy Business Opportunity Session

Reports

Project Selection and Starts Are Influenced by Certain Federal Requirements and Other Factors

Source: Government Accountability Office (February 2010)

News Stories

Delays plague Energy's Recovery Act spending

Stimulus funds finally flowing to weatherization

U.S. Secretary of Energy Visits PECO & Awards $200 Million in Smart Meter Stimulus