Pittsburgh 2030 District Partner Meeting: Flexible Financing and Incentives with Act 129 Phase 5

Join Duquesne Light, Franklin Energy, and Green Building Alliance for an in-depth look at Act 129 Phase 5 rebate programs designed specifically to help businesses lower operating costs and invest in energy-efficient upgrades. This session will explore a wide range of incentives from Small Business Direct Install to perspective and custom rebates, as well as solar and EV programs, tailored to support facilities of all sizes and industries. 

Attendees will learn how to identify the best opportunities for their buildings, maximize available rebate funding, and take advantage of streamlined program offerings that reduce upfront costs. We’ll also highlight innovative solutions like Energy Efficiency as a Service and flexible financing options that make it easier to implement improvements with minimal capital investment. 

Whether you’re planning near-term upgrades or building long-term sustainability strategy, this session will provide practical insights and resources to help your business reduce energy use, improve performance, and capture valuable incentives. 

Agenda 

1. Welcome & Introductions 

2. Act 129 Phase 5 Program Overview

   1. Phase 5 Overview: Key changes and program launching timeline

   2. Rebate Programs: Prescriptive vs custom offerings, example incentive ranges, and eligibility 

   3. Small Business District Install (SBDI): Turnkey audit and install, measures included, and customer value proposition

   4. Public Agency Partnership Program (PAPP): Phase 5 strategic importance, target market, partnership model, and examples of eligible projects

3. Allumia & Other Funding Opportunities

   1. Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaaS): Overview of Allumia financing model, off-balance-sheet solutions, bundling incentives with financing 

   2. Additional Funding Sources: Layering Act 129 incentives with financing, other potential funding streams, strategies to reduce capital barriers 

4. Electric Vehicle (EV) Programs 

   1. EV Program Overview: Duquesne Light’s transportation electrification strategy and role of EV programs within Act 129

   2. Incentives & Offerings: Charging infrastructure incentives, eligible customer segments, and make-ready vs. turnkey solutions

More About the Pittsburgh 2030 District

The Pittsburgh 2030 District is a nationally recognized network of over 540 properties that have saved $525 million in cumulative utility costs and avoided 3.4 million metric tons of C02 emissions to date by partnering with GBA and industry peers in modernizing their buildings. 

GBA curates educational programming with content geared towards 2030 District property partners. This programming includes educational sessions, case studies, and building tours on topics integral to 2030 District and Resilient Community goals focusing on energy efficiency, reducing water consumption, improving indoor environmental quality, and decarbonization as property partners are Accelerating to Zero.

For more information about the Pittsburgh 2030 District and how to get involved please contact info@gba.org.