What is RISE PA?
Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) is a $396 million statewide industrial decarbonization grant program funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The purpose of this program is to offer grants for small-, medium-, and large-scale decarbonization projects at industrial facilities to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and co-pollutant emissions. RISE PA is focused on reducing emissions from Pennsylvania’s industrial sector, which is the highest-emitting sector statewide and accounts for just over 30% of Pennsylvania’s total GHG emissions.
FAQs
Who qualifies?
- A Pennsylvania manufacturer who is engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components.
- Industrial facility with NAICS codes 31-33, agriculture, forestry, fishing/hunting NAICS code 11, mining/oil and gas extraction NAICS code 21, construction NAICS code 23.
- Owner/operator of active underground or surface coal mine, abandoned underground mine, or coal processing operation.
- Owner/operator of natural gas or oil system(s), including natural gas production, transmission, and distribution equipment.
- Energy or sustainability as a service companies, other “as a service” companies.
What does RISE PA offer?
- Free energy assessments – receive a free comprehensive onsite energy assessment of your manufacturing facility.
- Grants for energy efficiency projects. Multiple award tracks available:
- Up to 50% for projects $1 million and under
- Up to 30% for projects between $1M – $220M
- Bonus awards for Fair Labor, Community Benefits, and GHG Reduction.
Common Grant Questions
- If I complete the assessment, do I have to apply for the RISE PA grant? No, you are not required to apply for grant.
- Am I eligible for other grants, tax credits, rebates, or incentives if I apply for RISE PA? Yes, our team can help you identify other opportunities.
- When are the deadlines? First round of grant requests above $1 million are due August 29, 2025 and requests under $1 million are due August 15, 2025. There is no guarantee of additional rounds of funding.
Why Contact Us?
- Henderson Consulting has assembled a team of experts that understand energy efficiency, business development, incentives, and more. They can not only help you navigate the RISE PA program and application submittal, but help evaluate other options to improve your business operations. Our team can identify projects to apply for other grants such as the PA DEP SBAG, USDA REAP, or DOE ITAC programs.
CLEAResult is the largest energy efficiency company in North America. Their team of experts can provide a no-cost level 2 energy assessment at your facility. They are also the leading experts in identifying utility rebates. government led programs, as well as other energy saving programs. They have assisted clients receive millions in DOE ITAC funding.
EKC Strategic Business Alliance works with clients to help identify energy savings, specialized tax incentives, expense reduction, and financial enhancement opportunities. They can also help you with a no-cost energy procurement program to get you the best rate and term for your utility bills.
Enspi Technologies is a critical infrastructure software company working with companies helping them to optimize operations and prevent downtime. Their PowerUp VDERMS system helps companies manage their energy usage – reducing peak costs while creating new revenue streams.
Atlas Copco provides compressed air and gas equipment, industrial power tools, construction equipment, and industrial vacuum equipment, as well as service and maintenance. Their experts can provide a no or low-cost onsite air study of your facility to identify and quantify savings.
Montrose Environmental offers an assortment of services for manufacturing industries, ranging from regulatory compliance, permitting, and emission testing services. Testing services include source testing, laboratory analysis, and ambient air monitoring. Montrose can assist with the Measurement, Monitoring, & Verification (MMV) plan required for the RISE PA grant applications.
U.S. Power Center is an Energy Services Company (ESCO) that helps companies provide, install, commission, and maximize the performance of their industrial power systems. They can assist with program and project development, system deployment and commissioning, as well as funding and subsidy management.