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Harness Solar Energy in Pennsylvania: Incentive Programs and Funding Opportunities

Explore Pennsylvania’s robust solar incentive programs designed to support renewable energy projects. The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) oversees key initiatives, including the PA Sunshine Program, which offers financial rebates for homeowners and small businesses adopting solar electric and hot water systems. Eligible projects may also encompass solar, wind, geothermal, and more. With annual solicitations, a focus on research components, and requirements for matching funds, these programs aim to stimulate job creation and foster economic growth while promoting environmental benefits.

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Harness Solar Energy in Pennsylvania: Incentive Programs and Funding Opportunities

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  1. Pennsylvania’s Solar Incentive Programs Thomas Bell Executive Director Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority Office of Energy and Technology Deployment

  2. Pennsylvania’s Solar Incentive Programs: • PEDA • PA Sunshine Program • Questions

  3. PEDA • Competitive Grant Program • Eligible Projects Include: • Solar, Wind, Low-Impact Hydro, Geothermal, Biogas, Biomass, Fuel Cells, Coal-Mine Methane, Waste Coal, IGCC, Demand Management • One Solicitation Annually

  4. PEDA • Typical Solicitations: • Open Mid-April • Close Mid-June • Awards Announced Mid-October • Approximately $10 Million per Solicitation • All Projects Must Include a Research Component • All Projects Must Include Matching Funds as Evidenced Through Support Letters

  5. PEDA • Projects are Scored Based On: • Technical/Financial Feasibility • Amount of Matching Funds • Job Creation/Economic Development • Applicant’s Demonstrated Need for Funding • Environmental Benefits • Relevance of Research Component

  6. PA Sunshine Program • First-come-first-served $100,000,000 Rebate Program • Began Accepting Applications May 18, 2009 • Eligible Applicants: • Pennsylvania Homeowners • Pennsylvania Small Businesses • Eligible Technologies: • Solar Electric Systems • Solar Hot Water Systems

  7. PA Sunshine Program • Application Process: • Applicants Must Work with a Qualified Installer • Two-part Process • Reservation Application • Reimbursement Request • Qualified Installers Will Complete Applications • Rebates Will Be Paid Directly to the Consumer

  8. Current PA Sunshine Program Installer Approval Process

  9. PA Sunshine Program • Solar Electric Rebates: • Calculated on $/Watt Basis • Residential Systems Capped at 10 kW • Small Business Systems Capped at 200 kW • Incentives Will Step Down After Installed Capacity Targets Achieved

  10. Residential Solar Electric Rebates Levels

  11. Small Business Solar Electric Rebates Levels

  12. PA Sunshine Program • Solar Hot Water Rebates: • Calculated as a Percentage of Total Installed Cost • Residential Rebates Capped at $2,000 • Small Business Rebates Capped at $20,000 • Incentives Will Step Down After Installed System Targets Achieved

  13. Residential and Small Business Solar Hot Water Incentive Levels

  14. Current PA Sunshine Program Status

  15. Additional Information for Programs • PEDA: www.depweb.state.pa.us • Keyword: PEDA • PA Sunshine Program: www.depweb.state.pa.us/pasunshine

  16. Questions? Thomas Bell tbell@state.pa.us 717-772-5942

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