Financial Resources

Energywise PA wants to help you find the information you need to finance your energy-saving project!
There are a number of federal, state, and local sources of grants and low-cost loans that can help you get started today.
| Resource Title | Date Posted | Description | Resource Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Database of State Incentives for Renewable and Efficiency (DSIRE) | 08/03/2010 | DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. | Utility Programs, Public Programs, Low Income Programs, Programs for Small Businesses, Energy Efficient Mortgages, Home Improvement Loans, Grants and Rebates, Tax Credits |
| Home Energy Rebate Guide | 06/11/2010 | This Home Energy Rebate Guide provides a comprehensive guide on Federal and State sponsored rebates, as well as PECO rebates on products including heat pumps, water heaters, window, doors, and skylights. These rebates can be combined! | Low Income Programs, Programs for Small Businesses, Home Improvement Loans, Grants and Rebates, Tax Credits |
| Pennsylvania Heating Rebate | 06/04/2010 | The Department of Environmental Protection provides heating rebates for residents of Pennsylvania that purchase EnergyStar heating appliances. | |
| State Small Business Grant Programs | 06/04/2010 | State sponsored grants and loan programs for businesses increasing energy efficiency. | Programs for Small Businesses, Energy Efficient Mortgages, Grants and Rebates |
| Alternative Energy Investment Fund Programs | 06/04/2010 | State programs which focus on alternative energy both for residents and businesses | Programs for Small Businesses, Home Improvement Loans, Grants and Rebates |
| Customer Assistance Referral and Evaluation Program (CARES) + Customer Assistance Program (CAP) | 06/04/2010 | The CARES program helps customers with special needs including customers who are experiencing family emergencies, divorce, unemployment, or medical emergencies, while CAPs can lower your monthly utility bill and may also remove an owed amount. | Low Income Programs |
| Low-Income Usage Reduction Program (LIURP) | 06/04/2010 | LIURP helps low-income residential customers lower the amount of electricity or natural gas used each month. | Low Income Programs |
| Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | 06/04/2010 | LIHEAP is a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households for home energy bills. | Low Income Programs |
| Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for low-income families | 06/03/2010 | The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. | Low Income Programs |
| Pennsylvania Sunshine Program | 06/03/2010 | The Pennsylvania Sunshine Solar Program will provide $100 million in rebates to help fund solar electric and solar hot water projects for homeowners and small businesses in Pennsylvania. | Programs for Small Businesses, Grants and Rebates |
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