State Representative Duane Milne (R-167) has recently announced the first round of the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program, specifically for businesses looking to reduce energy consumption. The program application deadline is May 1, 2009.
“Chester County is made up of many businesses that are eligible for this grant. My district is home to thousands of companies comprised of less than 100 employees who are struggling to find alternative resources when it comes to energy improvements. This grant enables a business to get up to $25,000. in reimbursement matching dollars for qualified energy improvements,” said Milne.
Eligible applicants must be independent, for-profit businesses with 100 employees or fewer and be located in Pennsylvania. Additionally, the project must reduce energy-related expenses by at least 20 percent, with a minimum savings of $1,000 per year in energy costs. Past improvements are not eligible.
Qualified energy efficiency improvements include lighting upgrades, high-efficiency boilers and HVAC systems, geothermal systems, as well as building insulation upgrades and other weatherization projects.
Grants will be awarded to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until the program’s $3 million in available funds is depleted.
Rep. Duane Milne
167th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
(717) 787-8579
Contact: Raymond Smith
(717) 705-1834
Mary Lou Doyle
(610) 251-1070