Two releases from the PA Department of Environmental Protection eNews digest:
Nearly $20 Million in Federal Funding Available to Spur Wind Energy Projects,
Generate Orders for Manufacturers
HARRISBURG (Dec. 9) -- Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that $19.8
million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is now available for
large-scale wind projects that will generate clean energy, spur new orders for
the Keystone State’s green energy manufacturers, and put Pennsylvanians back to
work.
In describing the importance of supporting clean energy technologies, the
Governor said this latest investment builds upon Pennsylvania’s stature as one
of the fastest growing states for wind energy in America.
“With the help of federal and state incentives -- and programs like Green Energy
Works! -- Pennsylvania is paving the way to develop more large, shovel-ready
wind projects. These are the types of projects that create jobs for people
putting steel in the ground, while helping us to power our future in a cleaner,
more environmentally friendly and efficient way,” said Governor Rendell.
“Pennsylvania has been recognized for the growth of our wind energy sector,
with three new wind farms beginning operation this year and additional projects
coming on-line in the near future,” continued Governor Rendell. “Pennsylvania
now has 595 megawatts of wind generation capacity, enough to power more than
178,000 homes.”
According to the American Wind Energy Association, the state ranked second in
the nation for wind industry growth during the second and third quarters of
this year. The Green Energy Works! Wind program is open to projects located in
Pennsylvania that use grant funds matched with private investments for wind
energy systems of at least 3 megawatts of capacity and use Pennsylvania goods
and services to the greatest extent possible.
Funds may be used to purchase and install equipment for producing wind energy
or distributing energy by covering interconnection costs and network upgrades.
All proposals must be for a minimum of $250,000 and may not exceed $19.8
million.
All projects must create jobs and be completed by April 30, 2012.
Guidelines and application materials are available at www.recovery.pa.gov. Under
the heading “Where is Your Money Going?” click on “Energy Independence.”
Pennsylvania Creates Green Energy Revolving Loan Fund to Finance Energy
Efficient Projects and Long-Term Job Creation
HARRISBURG (Dec. 10) – Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the
commonwealth will use up to $12 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act funding to create a new revolving loan fund to support energy-saving
projects and develop clean, renewable energy resources that put Pennsylvanians
to work.
Because applicants must provide matching funds, the initiative will attract
about $18 million in private investments.
“By leveraging our federal funding, Pennsylvania will be able to finance energy
efficiency and job-creating projects that will reduce energy costs for
consumers, businesses and local governments,” said Governor Rendell. “This
funding will help produce significant environmental and economic benefits, and
create a lasting legacy that will benefit Pennsylvanians for many years to
come.”
Applicants must be able to demonstrate: experience in lending for projects that
include energy efficiency and renewable energy; the level of matching capital
leveraged for the fund beyond the minimum requirement; and the readiness to
begin offering loans.
The revolving loan fund will finance energy efficiency upgrades that will save
at least 25 percent of the total energy consumption of an entire building or
facility, and develop and install onsite energy technology that generates
electricity from renewable resources, and create and retain jobs.
For additional criteria, to review the application package and a complete
description of the program, visit www.recovery.pa.gov. Under the heading “Where
is Your Money Going?” click on “Energy Independence.”
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