Small Businesses located in rural areas may be eligible for grants and loans for energy efficiency improvement projects and renewable energy.
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April 2010
PEDA Grant Program Opens April 30th
Secretary Hanger announces that on April 30, 2010, the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) will open a $16 million solicitation for innovative, advanced energy projects and for businesses interested in locating their advanced energy operations
Local Pharmacy Reduces Energy Consumption
Jason Kramer has been proactive in looking for ways to conserve energy and prevent wasteful consumption even before he opened the doors to the Mifflinburg Pharmacy in the summer of 2008.
Machine Shop Becomes More Efficient and Reduces Costs
The Hermance Machine Company, a client of the Lock Haven SBDC, has taken advantage of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Small Business Advantage grant to install money saving energy efficient upgrades.
Funding for Small Business Research: SBIR Phase I Solicitation Open
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites small business firms to submit research proposals under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Solicitation. Proposals are due by May 11, 2010.
EMAP Clients Receive Small Business Advantage Grants
In the latest round of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Small Business Advantage Grants, 46 EMAP clients received grants totaling $272,000.