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In 2022, PennTAP provided $11.4 million in economic benefit and trained more than 1,000 individuals across 40 Pennsylvania counties. Learn how we've supported small to mid-sized businesses across the state, from improving energy efficiency and sustainability to helping companies save costs, and check out our 2022 Annual Report.
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We are seeking a client relationship manager (technical advisor) in Eastern PA. The manager will be responsible for relationship building with industry, project identification and implementation, reporting, student engagement, and more. Learn more and apply.
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Our staff can help reduce energy and operating costs with an energy and operational assessment at your manufacturing facility. PennTAP advisors will assess the efficiency of your current building systems and provide an unbiased assessment of potential upgrades that will increase your energy efficiency and reduce costs. Advisors will also provide calculations to assist in grant applications and guide you on your path to sustainability. Learn more.
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The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering rebates to Pennsylvania agricultural producers for energy efficiency projects. Rebates are offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funding is available, through June 30. Interested applicants should apply to secure a rebate voucher prior to installing the equipment.
Rebates are available for:
- LED lighting
- Dairy equipment for milk pumping and refrigeration or cooling equipment
- Ventilation equipment
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The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Competitive Program will award $8.8 million to local governments, state-recognized tribes, or teams of these communities. EECBG Program recipients can use the funding for a wide variety of projects that lower energy costs, reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and reduce overall energy use. Entities can submit concept papers to the Department of Energy (DOE) as a first step to apply by June 5. Learn more and apply.
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Featured Regional Highlights |
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Penn State is spearheading the Mid-Atlantic Semiconductor Hub (MASH), a coalition of top universities and industries that can combine resources to meet the needs of the semiconductor industry in the United States. MASH will enable a vital and growing silicon and silicon-adjacent industry base in our region and beyond to work with universities to increase domestic semiconductor manufacturing across all sectors, translate cutting-edge research into innovative products and new processes, and educate the future semiconductor workforce. PennTAP helps connect these Pennsylvania businesses with technical assistance and access to the university’s pool of faculty and students. Read more.
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Upcoming Webinars & Events |
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Hosted by PennTAP
Date: July 20
Time: 10:30 am - Noon
This PennTAP webinar will cover funding opportunities for small to mid-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania. Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy-related costs can often require investment in new equipment, technology, or controls. Many companies are eligible to apply for funding to assist with improvement efforts. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Chester County Economic Development Council
Date: May 23
Time: 7:30 am - Noon
Location: Chester County Government Services Center, Chester
This summit will bring together leaders from the business, education and nonprofit sectors to hear valuable information on current and anticipated workforce trends and enhancing the employee experience. Attendees will engage in roundtable discussions, taking away new strategies and tips to strengthen their employee recruiting and retention practices. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Penn State College of Engineering
Date: May 23 - 24
The College of Engineering’s industryXchange brings together industry, Penn State faculty, and government agencies to jointly explore collaboration opportunities for research and student engagement. Participants will investigate potential avenues to make the built environment more sustainable, productive, and efficient. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by ENGINE of Central PA
Date: June 7
Time: 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Central Penn College, Summerdale
This summit brings together representatives from business, education (K-12, higher education), government, community, and service organizations to collaborate on ways to build the STEM workforce needed in central Pennsylvania. Featuring presentations and roundtable discussions, the summit will provide participants an opportunity to learn about the initiatives to promote and fill STEM career pathways while networking with like-minded professionals invested in building local human resources. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC)
Date: June 8
Time: 4 - 5 pm
Location: Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub, State College
Join speaker and PennTAP Technical Advisor Jenn Jones at this presentation to discover how your business can save money with energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy. Learn about rebates, grants, and tax incentives for businesses made available through recent bills and existing programs. Learn more and register.
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Hosted by Innovative Manufacturers' Center
Date: July 25 - Aug. 15
Led by Denise Cowburn, a workforce development specialist for tooling U-SME, this series will cover the current state of attraction and retention for manufacturing companies, best practice on using branding to attract talent, structured onboarding, and on-the-job training. Learn more and register.
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This project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community & Economic Development. Learn more.
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