The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection opened the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania program today, accepting grant applications from companies that own industrial facilities, mines, and natural gas infrastructure for projects that will create up to 6,000 jobs and reduce air pollution in the industrial and manufacturing sectors. Nearly $400 million is available for projects that reduce air pollution from industrial facilities and create jobs.
“This program is going to create good paying union jobs, make Pennsylvania more competitive in global markets, and lead to cleaner air for us to breathe. It’s a commonsense program that improves the economy and the environment,” said DEP Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley. “Pennsylvania has a long industrial history and this program is going to write the next chapter of it – more jobs, stronger communities, and cleaner air.”
RISE PA establishes a competitive grant program to fund innovative projects that reduce pollution from industrial sources. Grant applications are being accepted through the DEP website until August 29, 2025, for the first round of awards.
Examples of eligible initiatives could include installing energy-efficient heat recovery systems to reduce the energy required to heat or cool an industrial facility, electrifying an industrial plant by swapping out diesel-powered generators with equipment that runs on electricity, and capturing coal mine methane from mining operations. All of these projects would make our air cleaner while creating good jobs and helping companies cut costs.
Prospective projects will need to satisfy the following proposed criteria:
- Benefit communities near industrial sites that have higher rates of toxic air pollution
- Achieve greenhouse gas emission reductions that are long-lasting and certain
- Incorporate high labor standards, emphasize job quality, and support equitable workforce development
Grants will be accepted through Monday, August 29, 2025, at 11:59 pm, with the first awards being announced in Fall 2025.
