Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA)
Forecasted
RISE PA, from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, funds innovative projects that reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions through advanced decarbonization technologies and practices.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027: Medium- and Large-scale Award Tracks (MAT/LAT) | August 2027: Small-scale Award Track (SAT)
Funding Amounts: Up to $396 million total; SAT: $25,000–$500,000 (50% of project costs); MAT: $300,000–$20M (30% of project costs); LAT: $20M–$110M (30% of project costs); bonus awards available
Summary: Statewide, competitive grant program funding industrial decarbonization projects to reduce greenhouse gas and co-pollutant emissions at Pennsylvania industrial facilities.
Key Information: This is a reimbursement grant program; applicants must provide required cost share and meet strict eligibility and documentation requirements.
Description
The Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) program is a $396 million statewide initiative managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and funded by the U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants under the Inflation Reduction Act. RISE PA supports the implementation of innovative, cost-effective decarbonization projects at industrial facilities across Pennsylvania, aiming to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and co-pollutant emissions. The program offers three award tracks—Small-Scale (SAT), Medium-Scale (MAT), and Large-Scale (LAT)—with tailored eligibility and funding structures for each. Eligible projects may include electrification, energy efficiency improvements, low-carbon fuel adoption, on-site renewable energy, carbon capture and storage, and fugitive emissions reduction. The program prioritizes projects that deliver measurable emissions reductions, create high-quality jobs, and benefit disadvantaged communities.
