Based in Williamsport, PA, James Wood started SelecTrim in 1977 as a small woodworking business. Strategically located in the heart of Pennsylvania hardwood country, the company is able to draw much of its resources from local forests.
Based in Williamsport, PA, James Wood started SelecTrim in 1977 as a small woodworking business. Strategically located in the heart of Pennsylvania hardwood country, the company is able to draw much of its resources from local forests.
Does your small business operate in a rural area? You may be eligible to apply for financial assistance for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement projects.
The USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants, guaranteed loans and combined grants and guaranteed loans for development and construction of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency projects for small businesses that operate primarily in rural areas.
If your business operates in the West Penn Power service territory, free workshops are available to help you take advantage of Act 129 Energy Efficiency programs. Many programs also apply to Penn Power, MetEd and Pennelec customers.
EMAP continues commitment to PA Small Businesses: Recently, a new certification for energy assessors was released, specifically tailored to training for business audits. As part of our ongoing commitment to serving the PA Small Business community, our entire team of consultants recently enrolled in the program and received their certification.
In this economically challenging environment, it's more important than ever to keep a close eye on everyday operations that can impact your bottom line. Register for this October 29 seminar which will focus on how to identify and implement sound environmental practices that make good business sense and increase your profit margin.
The Department of Energy will soon accept Phase I grant applications from qualified small businesses for an upcoming Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Solicitation.
Yellow Springs Farm promotes land stewardship through the propagation and sale of native plant species. The farm came to the Kutztown University SBDC with a broad vision of becoming energy efficient.
EMAP consultant Jeremy Hancher met with Al Renzi to discuss ways to improve energy efficiency while making upgrades to various buildings on the Farm...
Over 60 Percent of State Grant Funding for Environmental Improvements Awarded to Pennsylvania Small Business Development Center Clients
The American Clean Energy and Security Act commands attention of all industries as it sets a new course for energy and climate policy. On Thursday July 30 2009, EMAP consultant Lee Ann Briggs will participate in a panel with other local business and community leaders on what small businesses can do to reduce energy costs and emissions.
Using funds from the Small Business Advantage Grant, Your Hometown Market upgraded their building to enable significant savings in electricity and fuel oil bills