Saint Francis University Institute for Energy

09/02/2026

Come visit us at the American Legion County Fair on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 4 pm to 8 pm, for fun hands-on energy activities!

https://cambriacofair.com

02/27/2026

Renewable energy assessments are available to Pennsylvania farmers and rural small businesses at no cost! Let the Institute for Energy help you determine your resource potential and learn about funding opportunities. No obligation. Message us, email [email protected] or call 814-472-2872 to get started.

12/11/2025

11/18/2024

Attention students in grades 5-12: Are you passionate about energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy, or other topics relating to sustainable energy?

Then you should participate in the Sustainable Energy Science Fair! Held at the Sustainable Energy Fund's Schnecksville location near Allentown on Saturday, May 10, 2025, this science fair allows Middle and High School students to showcase their projects relating to sustainable energy and compete for cash prizes of up to $1,250.

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The Science Fair allows Middle & High School students to showcase projects relating to sustainable energy and compete for cash prizes.

04/19/2024

04/16/2024

Thank you to the International Conservation Center in Fairhope, Somerset County, for allowing us to participate in the Spring Renewal event on April 13!

Find us this Saturday, April 20, at the Blair County Conservation District's Earth Day Festival in Hollidaysburg and on April 22, at SFU for the Environmental Action Society's Earth Day Carnival.

02/06/2024

USDA is accepting applications for REAP, which "provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements. Agricultural producers may also apply for new energy efficient equipment and new system loans for agricultural production and processing."

The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.

01/18/2024

A dairy farm will place the butter in an anaerobic digester to create renewable energy. "We've figured out that it will produce enough power for one house for three days. So, you know, it's not insignificant," said Brett Reinford, according to WHP CBS 21.

You butter believe it! The 108th Pennsylvania Farm Show has officially come to an end - and so has the run of this year's giant butter sculpture.

01/10/2024

Free renewable energy assessments are available to Pennsylvania farmers and rural small businesses! Let the Institute for Energy help you determine your resource potential and learn about funding opportunities. No obligation. Message us, email [email protected] or call 814-472-2872 to get started.