DEP has opened the Shared Energy Manager Program for 2025. This program helps municipalities hire experts from an engineering services firm to evaluate and assist with implementation of energy savings, sustainability/resiliency, and renewable energy installation projects. This program helped local governments identify over $2.8 million in annual energy savings last year. Townships are eligible to apply for the 2025 cohort through January 31, 2025. 

Program services are tailored to each municipality’s needs and goals. Examples of specific technical assistance include: Energy Benchmarking; Renewable Energy Feasibility Evaluation; Audits & energy conservation recommendation for municipal buildings, streetlights, traffic lights, and wastewater treatment facilities. For more information, visit the application form. Questions can be directed to Chris Nafe at chnafe@pa.gov.