Solar for Schools Pilot Loan Program
The Solar for Schools Pilot Loan Program funds public schools in southwestern Pennsylvania to install and maintain solar energy and storage systems, advancing renewable energy adoption in education.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates: Rolling (as long as funds remain available)
Funding Amounts: Loan amounts not specified; funding is limited and not all requests may be fulfilled.
Summary: Affordable loans for public school districts in southwestern Pennsylvania to install and maintain solar energy systems and storage.
Key Information: Applicants must have received a Solar for Schools Grant from DCED and be located in eligible counties.
Description
The Solar for Schools Pilot Loan Program is a financing initiative from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), administered by the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA). It provides public school districts in southwestern Pennsylvania with low-cost loans to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of solar energy systems—including energy storage—on school property. The program is designed to complement the Solar for Schools Grant Program administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), helping schools transition to renewable energy, reduce operational costs, and foster sustainability.
