The Green Energy Loan Fund (GELF)
The Green Energy Loan Fund (GELF) from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection supports ambitious energy efficiency and conservation projects in Pennsylvania's commercial and community buildings.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Typical loan size $100,000–$2,500,000; up to 7-year terms; interest rates generally 3.5–4.5%
Summary: Low-interest loans for energy efficiency and advanced conservation projects in Pennsylvania buildings.
Key Information: All projects must achieve significant, verifiable energy savings; single-family homes are not eligible.
Description
The Green Energy Loan Fund (GELF) provides low-interest loan financing to support energy efficiency retrofits and the installation of high-performance energy conservation measures in buildings across Pennsylvania. Managed by the Reinvestment Fund with support from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the US Department of Energy, GELF targets commercial, nonprofit, multifamily residential, and community-benefiting properties. The program encourages projects that deliver major reductions in energy consumption, foster sustainable development, and promote community benefits such as job creation, housing affordability, and improved resilience.
