This urgent message from Dave Sheridan of the GBACPA:
As the legislature and the governor work toward a balanced budget, several programs that fund energy efficiency improvements are being considered for zero funding. I am sending this message to GBACPA members to inform them, should they wish to express an opinion to their legislators and the governor's office.
In current budget negotiations, the
Keystone HELP program is in jeopardy of being eliminated. This low interest loan program is the only one that exists statewide for homeowners looking to reduce their monthly utility bills and save energy. The program has been remarkably successful; since its 2006 inception, 3500 loans totaling $20 million have been made to stimulate a range of energy efficiency improvements in Pennsylvania homes.
Also endangered by the budget negotiations is the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant program, which made grants to 53 small businesses in 2009.
If you have an opinion to express to your senator or representative, you can find contact information at this site:
http://www.legis.state.pa.us/ by entering your zip code in the upper right hand corner.
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