Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Our mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources while ensuring the health and safety of all residents and visitors to the commonwealth. Open now, SPEED is a quick pathway to expedite permit reviews and move your project along faster. Have your application reviewed by a DEP-qualified professional first; then to ensure environmental standards are met, DEP makes the final permit decision. Chapter 102, 105, and Air Quality permits are now open to apply for the SPEED Program.
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Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
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IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
NCDOR · North Carolina
Provides state income tax credits for investments in renewable energy equipment and energy efficiency improvements for business properties in North Carolina, stackable with federal ITC.
DCED · Pennsylvania
Businesses locating or expanding in a KOZ receive a package of state and local tax exemptions on income, sales, use, and property taxes for up to 12 years. KOZs target blighted or underutilized properties in Pennsylvania communities and are among the most generous state incentives nationally.