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Solar Energy Program

The Solar Energy Program provides financial assistance in the forms of grants and loan funds to promote the use of alternative energy in the Commonwealth. The program is administered jointly by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) under the direction of CFA.

Guidelines:

Solar Energy Guidelines (Adobe PDF)

Uses:

Activities to promote the generation and use of solar energy and the manufacture or assembly of solar equipment.

Funding:

Loans: Loans for component manufacturers of solar energy generation equipment up to $35,000 for every new job created within three years after approval of the loan. Loans for solar energy generation or distribution projects shall not exceed $5 million or $2.25 per watt, whichever is less. Grants: Grants for component manufacturers of solar energy generation equipment up to $5,000 for every new job created by the business within three years after approval of the grant. Grants for solar energy generation or distribution projects, solar research and development facilities, and solar thermal projects shall not exceed $1 million or $2.25 per watt, whichever is less. Grants for planning and feasibility studies shall not exceed 50% of the total cost of the planning project or $175,000, whichever is less. Guarantees: Grants shall not exceed $30 million and have a term of not more than five years. In the event of a default, the grant will pay up to 75% of the deficiency.

Eligibility:

A business; an economic development organization; or a political subdivision, includes municipalities, counties and school districts.

Terms:

There is a matching investment requirement of at least $1 for every $1 of program funds awarded. There is a $100 non-refundable application fee due at the time of submission made payable to the CFA. There is a 1% commitment fee on all approved loans.