Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Funds
SEF is among five sustainable energy funds serving Pennsylvania. The other four are:
Professional Memberships
SEF is a proud member of several professional associations that work to promote the use of sustainable energy technology, including:
Consumer Information
- "Energy Hog" Website – Home energy efficiency tips, including an interactive "home energy audit" tool, plus specialized content areas for educators and kids.
- Native Energy – Calculate your Carbon Footprint, and learn how "Remooable Energy," "Carbon Credits," or "Green Energy" can offset carbon output and help the environment.
- Clean Energy Challenge- Online, interactive game developed by the Clean Air Council to teach renewable energy concepts.
- Tax Credit Information – Learn what federal and/or state tax credits or rebate programs may be available to you.
- Additional Tax Credit Information - Learn what Pennsylvania state tax credits may be available to you.
- Keystone Help – For Pennsylvania Residents: the revised Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (“Keystone HELP”) offers attractive financing options for qualifying home improvement projects focused on energy efficiency or making use of renewable energy sources.
- NRDC's Consumer Guide to Clean Energy – A variety of resources and information links on energy- and efficiency-related topics for consumers from the National Resources Defense Council. Site contains additional content about global warming, conservation and critical environmental issues – and how you can take action now to make a positive impact.
- A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - The US Department of Energy
- The Energy Star Program – The "standard" for energy-efficient appliances: computers, stereo equipment, air conditioners, refrigerators, and more.
- Energy Efficient Appliances – Another industry rating for energy-efficient appliances.
- Energy Efficient Cars – Mileage, emission standards, and more.
- Green Buildings & the LEED Program – The U. S. Green Building Association
- BuildingGreen.com – Online resource for environmentally sensitive design and construction (subscription required)
Solar Energy
- Solar Heating & Cooling – U.S. Department of Energy's solar links.
- Solar Energy International (SEI) – Provides high-quality, hands-on education, information and technical assistance on solar energy and technology, and other renewable energy methods, to support sustainability.
- FindSolar – Find Solar is an online directory that has linked thousands of home and small business owners around the country to qualified solar energy system installers serving their area.
- New Jersey's Clean Energy Program Registered Vendors – The New Jersey Clean Energy Program promotes increased energy efficiency and is a good source for PV solar installers. Many of these firms will also do jobs in Eastern PA.
- Solar Nation CapWiz Search Engine – Click HERE to find your elected officials, including the president, members of Congress, governors, state legislators, local officials, and more.
Wind Energy
Sustainable Energy