Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program at @penn_state I Empowering #Pennsylvania businesses to succeed since 1965

State College, PA
Joined January 2010
Wed. mornings during RISE PA Virtual Office Hours, our team takes questions from applicants, facilities thinking about applying, and awardees from previous rounds. For guidance and best practices at every stage of the grant process, register here: penntap.psu.edu/events/rise-…
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📣 Don't forget that PennTAP has vouchers available to offset the cost of a Penn State engineering capstone sponsorship for the Spring 2027 semester. 🗓️ Project submissions are due December 11. A PennTAP advisor can connect you with this opportunity: penntap.psu.edu/contact/
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RISE PA Virtual Office Hours happen Wednesday mornings during each application period. These sessions are highly beneficial for navigating the application process AND the post-award requirements, such as prevailing wage. Register here: penntap.psu.edu/events/rise-…
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If you're heading to the Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference tomorrow and Friday, visit the PennTAP team at our showcase table from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Friday. Looking forward to two full days of new connections.
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Proactive pollution prevention is good for our environment and goes hand-in-hand with strategic financial decisions about energy and operational efficiency. Start your no-cost P2/E2 assessment here: penntap.psu.edu/contact/ Thanks to the @NPPRoundtable for this year's artwork.
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Join our team: a collaborative environment and an expert-level team at 7 locations statewide dedicated to helping small PA manufacturers thrive. Filling a technical leadership role that ensures quality and improvement of energy assessment deliverables. myworkday.com/psu/d/inst/992…
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Registration is now open for RISE PA Round 5 Virtual Office Hours, which begin Wednesday, October 7. All Office Hours take place from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Open to both APPLICANTS & AWARDEES for support with various stages of the program. penntap.psu.edu/events/rise-… @PennsylvaniaDEP
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🍂 October is Manufacturing Month and our calendar is filling up fast with events across Pennsylvania. Is your facility or organization planning something special? Put it in the comments so we can get it on our calendar and help you spread the word.
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📢 Round 5 of the RISE PA grant program’s Small-scale Award Track is now open through 12/15. Explore the impact on your facility. No matter where you are in your energy efficiency journey, we offer unbiased expertise and no-cost support. 🔗 penntap.psu.edu/contact/
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Let’s talk about the true impact of RISE PA. Round 5 of this historic grant opportunity opens tomorrow. If you’re a small manufacturer, or an organization whose community relies on a manufacturing economy, don’t let it pass you by. Start here. 👉 penntap.psu.edu/contact/
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In solemn remembrance.
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Learn how a PA manufacturer partnered with Penn State to benefit from energy savings, innovation, and workforce development. penntap.psu.edu/stories/how-…
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Round 5 of the RISE PA, tailored for facilities with fewer than 500 employees, will open 9/15. If you haven’t explored this opportunity, it starts with a simple conversation. Schedule time to talk about your project. 🔗 penntap.psu.edu/contact/
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Labor Day weekend is a reminder that manufacturing's greatest asset isn't equipment or technology. It's people. Thanks to all the people who keep PA industry moving forward. We are proud to be part of programs that drive economic development and help you grow.
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Upcoming E2 Training sessions for manufacturers ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR EVERYONE 9/9 (Virtual) – 8:00AM – 9:30AM 9/18 (In-Person Pittsburgh) – 9:30 – 11:00 AM THE ENERGY EFFICIENT FACTORY ACCELERATOR TRAINING 10/9 (In-Person Pittsburgh) – 9:00AM – 1:30PM 🔗wemakeithere.org/e2lt/
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Northcentral PA manufacturers and resource partners: Your Virtual Office Hours session is just a week away. Spend1️⃣ hour learning how PennTAP’s no-cost expertise is helping small manufacturers reduce costs and emissions and boost competitiveness. 🔗psu.zoom.us/webinar/register…
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Small manufacturers: Schedule now, whether you’re ready to start a Round 5 RISE PA application OR you want to take the first step toward energy efficiency. Getting started is as easy as completing this form. 👉 penntap.psu.edu/contact/ ⏩ Share with a manufacturer in your region.
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Today is the deadline for Round 4 applications to the Small-scale Award Track. The application portal will close at 11:59 p.m.
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📆❗ RISE PA Small-scale Award Track Round 4 closes Monday, August 17!
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