Sustainable Energy Fund

Four funds were created as a result of the restructuring plans of five electric companies. The funds are designed to promote the development of sustainable and renewable energy programs and clean-air technologies on both a regional and statewide basis. The funds have provided more than $20 million in loans and $1.8 million in grants to over 100 projects. A Statewide Sustainable Energy Board was formed in 1999 to enhance communications among the four funds and state agencies. The board includes representatives from the Commission; the Department of Environmental Protection; the Department of Community and Economic Development; the Office of Consumer Advocate; the Pennsylvania Environmental Council; and each regional board.

The four renewable and sustainable energy funds include:

West Penn Energy Fund - Docket No. M-2023-3041569.

Metropolitan Edison Company and Pennsylvania Electric Company Sustainable Energy Fund - Docket No. M-2023-3041568.

The Sustainable Energy Fund of Central Eastern Pennsylvania - Docket No. M-2023-3041567.

The Sustainable Development Fund - Managed by Reinvestment Fund at Docket No. M-2023-3041565.

Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund Seeks Nominees for Advisory Board

The Met-Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) seeks two nominees for its volunteer Advisory Board. The Met-Ed/Penelec SEF distributes funds to promote the development and use of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, energy conservation and efficiency, and projects that improve the environment in the Met-Ed and Penelec service territories. The Met-Ed/Penelec SEF is co-managed by Berks County Community Foundation and the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies, respectively.

The funds are seeking nominations for the following positions:

• At-Large
• Environment
• Commercial Customer

The Advisory Board will fill either the At-Large or Environmental position and Commercial Customer position.

The Advisory Board consists of no fewer than seven and no more than nine positions. Board members can serve six two-year terms. The Advisory Board meets four times per year on a quarterly basis. Meetings are typically held via Zoom, with the possibility of in-person meetings within the Met-Ed and Penelec service territories.

For consideration, candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Be a resident of Pennsylvania that is affiliated with the Met-Ed or Penelec rate district
• Have interpersonal skills that foster a creative and positive work environment for Board meetings
• Have the ability to work with fellow board members and fund staff to evaluate incoming projects and programs for their mission-fit, participate in technical and financial due diligence discussions, and determine project impact.
• Have demonstrated experience in working with Pennsylvania’s sustainable energy sector

Interested candidates should submit a brief letter of interest and a resume to Emily Smedley (Berks County Community Foundation/Met-Ed) or Mark Keim (Community Foundation for the Alleghenies/Penelec.) Their contact information is below. The letter should provide details on how the candidate fulfills the nomination criteria and the skills they bring to the advisory board. The resume should provide contact information and the candidate’s educational and work experience.

Nominations should be submitted by April 17, 2026.

All candidates will be notified via email upon receipt of their letter of interest and resume. The advisory board will submit the successful nominee(s) to the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission for final approval. 

Contact Information

In the Met-Ed rate district, please contact Emily Smedley: Emilys@bccf.org
Environment and Energy Program Officer, Berks County Community Foundation Fund Manager, Met-Ed Sustainable Energy Fund

In the Penelec rate district, please contact Mark Keim:mkeim@cfalleghenies.org
Program Officer, Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Fund Manager, Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund

This announcement is made in keeping with the best practices of the Pennsylvania Sustainable Energy Board (PASEB) and is being distributed on the websites of the Public Utility Commission and the Met-Ed/ Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund, as well as relevant newsletters and other sources. This notice may be forwarded to interested parties.

Board Meeting

Board Meeting Announcement Letter - The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11 AM. 

2026 Annual Meeting Presentations 

Presentations will be posted after the meeting.

• Met-Ed & Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund
• Sustainable Development Fund
• Sustainable Energy Fund
• West Penn Power Energy Fund

Orders

PA Sustainable Energy Board Bylaws - Approved at the Public Meeting of March 27, 2025. Docket No. M-00031715. 

PA Sustainable Energy Board Best Practices - Approved at the Public Meeting of April 11, 2019 at Docket No. M-00031715.

PASEB Best Practices - Order approving the PASEB Best Practices from the Public Meeting of March 1, 2007. Docket No. M-00031715.

Best Practices for Regional Sustainable Energy Funds

Guidelines for Inquiries and Applications for Grants, Loans & Equity Investments

Annual Reports

• 2012
• 2011
• 2010
• 2009
• 2008
• 2007
• 2005
• 2004
• 2003