Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE)
Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) supports Pennsylvania businesses and communities with natural gas pipeline extensions to lower manufacturing costs, expand residential access, and create jobs.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: Application deadline not specified
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.5 million or 50% of total project costs, whichever is less; additional tapping grants up to $500,000
Summary: PIPE funds natural gas pipeline extensions supporting Pennsylvania businesses, industrial sites, residential conversions, and combined heat and power systems.
Key Information: Applicants must provide matching funds of at least 50% of total project costs.
Description
The Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE), administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), provides Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) grants for natural gas infrastructure. It supports construction of the last few miles of distribution lines to business parks and existing manufacturing and industrial enterprises, aiming to create new economic base jobs and expand residents’ access to natural gas.
The program seeks to make low-cost natural gas available to Pennsylvania residents, manufacturers, and pad-ready sites, helping manufacturers reduce production costs and communities attract new manufacturing enterprises. Eligible projects also include infrastructure for large residential conversions and natural gas extensions to combined heat and power systems serving eligible applicants. Funding supports acquisition, construction, site preparation, and related pipeline development costs.
