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Cash-Flow Positive from Day One

The RISE PA grant and tax incentives cover most upfront costs, making solar a low-risk way to reduce a significant expense and protect your bottom line.

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Your Electric Bills Keep Rising. Your Taxes Keep Climbing. Solar Gives You Control Over Both.

As a Pennsylvania manufacturer or agricultural business, your electric bill is one of your largest and most unpredictable operating expenses. Add in your growing tax liability, and you’re losing margin month after month.

But right now, you have a rare opportunity to take control of both.

And by capitalizing on the RISE PA grant, the federal solar tax credits (potentially expiring soon), depreciation, and other incentives, you can offset nearly all of your installation costs soon after your solar investment is installed. Then you're delivering long-term savings and strengthen your bottom line for the next 25 years.

But This Window of Opportunity is Closing Fast.

The RISE PA grant offers massive savings—but it won’t last forever. Funding is limited, and once it’s gone, it’s gone—the first application deadline is August 15th for small-scale awards, and August 29th for medium and large-scale awards.

At the same time, the federal solar tax credit is on the chopping block. If Congress passes the proposed legislation as it currently stands, commercial projects will have just 60 calendar days after the bill is signed into law to begin construction or to safe harbor the project to lock in their tax savings.

If you wait too long, you could miss out on both programs, and that would mean you're leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table.

How The Rise PA Grant Can Save You Up To 50% On Your Solar Investment.

The RISE PA grant is one of the most generous solar programs we’ve seen for Pennsylvania businesses. It covers:

Up to 50% of the total cost (max $500,000) for projects under $1 million
Up to 30% of the total cost (max $20 million) for projects over $1 million

Combined with that:

The 30 - 50% federal solar tax credit (if you act soon)
Bonus depreciation (40% accelerated to year one)
Electricity savings
SREC income

Your solar investment could be cash-flow positive from year one.

Who Qualifies?

The RISE PA Grant supports Pennsylvania businesses with active on-site manufacturing, but not all businesses qualify.

To be eligible, your business must:

Operate in Pennsylvania
Have on-site manufacturing - fabricating, processing, or producing goods (not just warehousing or distribution)
Agricultural producers may qualify if there's a processing step beyond raw production (e.g., egg packing or milk homogenization)

For solar projects over $1 million, your business must also fall under one of these NAICS sectors:

Sector 11: Agricultural, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting
Sector 21: Mining
Sector 23: Construction
Sectors 31-33: Manufacturing

Not sure if your business qualifies? Our team can help you find out.

Steps to protecting your bottom line

1

Request your custom quote

Your local Solar Consultant will schedule a site visit to discuss your objectives, gather important information for our design team, and answer all your questions. Within 2-3 days of this visit, your custom quote will be available for your review.

2

Lock in Your Installation Slot

Once you decide to move forward with your installation, our team will add you to our installation calendar and begin the design, permitting, and procurement process.

3

Installation Begins

After design and permitting are complete, your system will be ready for installation. The installation will take days or weeks, depending on the system’s size and complexity. Then, you will energize your system and begin to Save With Every Sunrise!

See Why People Like You Choose Paradise Energy

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Goodville Insurance - Phil Shirk
CFO | New Holland, PA

"We invested in solar because we thought it was the best thing for our community and our environment. We also felt like it was the right thing from a cost perspective because we'd be saving money over time."

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Hardware Store - David Kenney
Owner | Mardela Springs, MD

"Having solar for the past 10 years has enabled us to do other things. One thing that's important for me is establishing and keeping our business sound. And as my two sons have come in and work with me now, it will give them a step up on the future."

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nuCamp RV - Jesse Mullet
President | Sugarcreek, OH

"As part of running a business, you're always looking for an edge. You're looking for ways to cut costs, and we've been able to reduce our cost by 40% in energy consumption."

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How Sweet It Is - Brent Malone
Owner | Eden, MD

"Of all the business transactions we've had in 31 years of business, it was probably the most easy and pleasant transaction that we've had. It was effortless on our part."

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G&G Grain - Zac Guthrie
Owner | Frazeysbug, OH

"Solar has helped the farm just in the fact that it's been able to save us money on our energy costs that continue to rise."

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Kurtz Family Farm - James & Josh Kurtz
Owners | Snow Hill, MD

"All of us as farmers know that we can buy a pickup, and it doesn't pay us back a bit. But solar. Friends, it's something that will pay you back. It'll pay you back well."

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Krueger Farms - Carl Krueger
Owner | Berlin Heights, OH

"I looked at energy prices as the unknown factor... I had no control on that cost structure of my business plan. I looked at solar as being an upfront cost but it also gave you a known cost going forward that you could budget."

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Klock Family Dairy Farm - Lee Klock
Owner | La Fargeville, NY

"It just made sense to do it. What I really like about it is it works, and I don't have to do anything to make it work. There are not many things on a farm that way, but this just works, and it eliminates $10k of electric bills every year."

The Paradise Energy
Difference

We're a family-owned company specializing in all aspects of solar energy. With over 16 years of exclusive focus on solar energy, we offer unparalleled expertise in system design, permitting, grant writing, installation, and ongoing maintenance and support.

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We're Solar Experts

Since 2009, we have successfully installed more than 2,300 solar systems. Solar Power World has recognized us as a Top Solar Contractor for a decade running. We are among a select group of only a small handful of companies that have earned this distinction every year since the list's inception.

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We Invest In Training

You'll be working with a dedicated group of over 100 solar specialists who receive continuous training from top industry organizations. We make substantial investments each year to continually enhance our team's skills and knowledge.

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We're A One-Stop Provider

Our in-house team will oversee every phase of your project, from the initial concept to obtaining grants and permits, all the way through to providing ongoing maintenance and support after your installation is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the maximum amount I can get from the RISE PA grant?

Projects under $1 million can receive up to 50% of the total installation costs (max $500,000). Projects over $1 million can receive up to 30% (max $20 million).

Can I combine the Rise PA grant fund with other incentives?

Yes, the Rise PA Grant can be used in conjunction with other incentives, like the federal tax credit, depreciation, and utility grants.

Will I be required to complete the grant paperwork and application?

If your project is under $1 million, our team will complete and submit the grant application for you. For larger projects, we'll connect you with a trusted partner to support your application.

Either way, you'll get expert support from us, making the process as easy on you as possible.

When is the deadline to apply for the Rise PA grant?

The first application deadline is August 15, 2025, for small-scale awards and August 29, 2025, for medium and large-scale awards.

But don’t worry if you miss it. Additional competitive rounds will be held every four months through August 2028, or until the funds are exhausted.

What's needed to complete your Rise PA grant application?

Here’s what you’ll need to complete your Rise PA grant application:

A completed Site Emissions Assessment (available from PennTAP)
SAM.gov registration
A summary of your past and future sustainability efforts
12 months of utility bills (not just electric)
W-9 Form
Financial commitment letter
Current financial statements

It might sound like a lot, but don’t worry. We have an experienced in-house grant writing team that will help you every step of the process.