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Alternative and Clean Energy Program Grants

Alternative and Clean Energy Program Grants

Funds Pennsylvania businesses building alternative and clean energy projects through Commonwealth Financing Authority grants.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and Department of Environmental Protection administer the Alternative and Clean Energy Program under the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The grant component supports eligible applicants developing, constructing, and using alternative and clean energy projects in Pennsylvania. This catalog row captures the business-eligible grant route and excludes the loan and guarantee routes from award fields. Eligible uses include alternative energy production, clean energy projects, CNG/LNG fueling infrastructure, energy efficiency, and equipment or component manufacturing, with the loan and guarantee components intentionally excluded from this grant record.

Grant support for alternative energy production, clean energy projects, CNG/LNG fueling infrastructure, energy efficiency, energy conservation, and equipment manufacturing in Pennsylvania.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: dced.pa.gov