West Penn Power SEF Commercial Loan Program
Administered by: The EMS Energy Institute of Pennsylvania State University
Quick Summary
West Penn Power's Sustainable Energy Fund offers commercial loans from $25,000 to $1,000,000, plus smaller ACT 129 Micro Loans from $10,000 to $50,000, for renewable energy projects like solar, wind, and biomass as well as energy efficiency improvements in the 23-county West Penn service region. You can submit a proposal year-round, and the fund emphasizes competitive interest rates and mission-aligned financing to support projects that benefit the community and ratepayers. Contact them directly to discuss your project and financing options.
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Program Details
- Program ID
- 682
- Last Updated
- 9/20/2022
Eligibility
Program Summary
WPPSEF Offers Conventional Financing that ranges from $25,000 to $1,000,000 and ACT 129 Micro Loans that range from $10,000 to $50,000. For more information on these programs please visit the website above. The West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (WPPSEF) promotes the use of renewable energy and clean energy among commercial, industrial, institutional and residential customers in the West Penn market region. Eligible technologies include solar, wind, low-impact hydro, sustainable biomass such as closed-loop biomass and biomass gasification, and innovative natural gas technologies as well as energy efficiency. Clean energy refers to advanced technologies, including landfill gas and fuel cells, which use fossil fuels but have significantly lower emissions and waste than current commercialized technologies and fuels derived from waste. The WPPSEF accepts proposals for financing year round. The projects should be aligned with WPPSEF's mission and should benefit the West Penn Power ratepayers. Funding for eligible projects may include commercial loans, equity investment, subordinated debt, and royalty financing. Commercial loans are available to manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and service companies involved in renewable and advanced clean energy technologies, as well as energy efficiency and conservation products and services to end-user companies and community-based organizations.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.