ACT 129 Energy Micro Loan Program
Funding Amount
$10,000 - $50,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Commercial, industrial, and institutional entities
- West Penn Power business customers
- Projects must be qualified under ACT 129
Overview
Program Type: Micro loans for energy efficiency improvements
Geographic Scope: West Penn Power service region
Eligibility:
- Commercial, industrial, and institutional entities
- West Penn Power business customers
- Projects must be qualified under ACT 129
Focus Areas:
- ACT 129 eligible energy efficiency improvements
Key Features:
- Easy application process
- 10-day approval timeline
- Flexible terms
Background: WPPSEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides investment capital for sustainable energy projects that benefit the West Penn Power ratepayer.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download the application from the WPPSEF website
- Complete the application form
- Submit the application
- Receive approval decision within 10 days
Required Information:
- Confirmation of West Penn Power business customer status
- Description of ACT 129 eligible energy efficiency project
- Loan amount requested (between $10,000 - $50,000)
What West Penn Energy Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 17
- Total given
- $960K
- Median grant
- $41K
- Range
- $5,500–$150K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Emporium, PA; State College, PA; Johnsonburg, PA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 81% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
St Mary Area Water Authority · Saint Marys, PA
Micro-hydro turbine-generator
$150K
Kane's Children's Museum · Johnstown, PA
Renovation
$127K
Johnsonburg Community Trust · Johnsonburg, PA
Replacing windows
$106K
Cameron County Chamber of Commerce · Emporium, PA
30.1 kw dc roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system
$105K
Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp · Greensburg, PA
Moernization
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Energy efficiency
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