Pennsylvania’s Small Business Advantage Grant Program provides small businesses with fewer than 100 employees 50% matching reimbursement grants of up to $7,500 to implement projects.
The energy efficiency project will save $1,000, in addition to 25 percent annually in pollution prevention or energy-related costs.
Since 2004, the program has invested $5.3 million in 1,451 small businesses.
DEP Secretary Mike Krancer said this program empowers small-business owners to invest in important upgrades that make the most sense for their business.
"It gives them the opportunity to lower the costs of production, which makes them better environmental stewards and more competitive," Krancer said.
Examples of eligible projects include High Efficiency HVAC and insulation upgrades for new businesses, high-efficiency lighting to save energy, installation of energy-efficient heat pumps and new auxiliary power units that help large trucks reduce time spent with idling engines.
