Department of Environmental Protection

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is investing in a second round of RISE PA Small-scale Award Track grants to 15 projects across the Commonwealth that are estimated to collectively save Pennsylvania companies more than $470,000 in energy costs and reduce approximately 2,500 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in the first year RISE PA is creating thousands of good-paying jobs in construction and manufacturing – providing $396 million in total investments to support projects that will cut carbon emissions and reduce air pollution from industrial facilities

Agreement secures $124,700 civil penalty and establishes comprehensive corrective actions and stipulates strict penalties for future violations

DEP will conduct operation in Ridley Township and Ridley Park Borough on August 6, 2026