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The West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund (WPPSEF) promotes the use of renewable energy and clean energy among commercial, industrial, institutional and residential customers in the West Penn market region. Eligible technologies include solar, wind, low-impact hydro, and sustainable biomass such as closed-loop biomass and biomass gasification, as well as energy efficiency.

Note: This program has been temporarily closed pending the development and approval of updated guidelines. The summary below describes the program as it existed prior to the suspension.

Note: This program has been temporarily closed pending the development and approval of updated guidelines. The summary below describes the program as it existed prior to the suspension.

Note: This program has been temporarily closed pending the development and approval of updated guidelines. The summary below describes the program as it existed prior to the suspension.

Note:The Commonwealth Finance Authority is temporarily not accepting applications for the Alternative & Clean Energy Programs as the guidelines are currently being updated and modified. Once the guidelines have been updated and approved, these programs will resume accepting applications.

Note:The Commonwealth Finance Authority is temporarily not accepting applications for the Alternative & Clean Energy Programs as the guidelines are currently being updated and modified. Once the guidelines have been updated and approved, these programs will resume accepting applications.

Note:The Commonwealth Finance Authority is temporarily not accepting applications for the Alternative & Clean Energy Programs as the guidelines are currently being updated and modified. Once the guidelines have been updated and approved, these programs will resume accepting applications.

Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS), created by S.B. 1030 on November 30, 2004, requires each electric distribution company (EDC) and electric generation supplier (EGS) to retail electric customers in Pennsylvania to supply 18% of its electricity using alternative-energy resources by 2020.* The law initially exempted EDCs (and EGSs operating within an EDC's service territory) from having to comply with the standard during rate freeze and restructuring cost recovery periods.

*Note: New project applications received on or after October 1, 2011 will be placed on a wait list with no incentive funds reserved or guaranteed.

PECO electric service customers are eligible for rebates on ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and HVAC equipment. Whether eligible technologies are purchased through a retail store or a contractor, customers should fill out a rebate form and attach a paid receipt. PECO will also pick up, recycle, and provide rebates for an old refrigerator or freezer. Lighting discounts are also available through selected retailers. Contact PECO for more information on these offerings.