Coal Refuse Tax Credit (CRTC)
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
Can you apply?
This grant is for power generation facilities using coal refuse as fuel. Eligible facilities must generate electricity from coal refuse and control acid gases for emissions. The facility must also use ash byproducts to reclaim mining-affected sites.
This is a Pennsylvania state tax credit program. Applicants must be facility operators engaged in coal refuse energy production. The program supports environmental remediation of mining-affected land through productive reuse of power generation byproducts.
This grant is for power generation facilities using coal refuse as fuel. Eligible facilities must generate electricity from coal refuse and control acid gases for emissions. The facility must also use ash byproducts to reclaim mining-affected sites.
This is a Pennsylvania state tax credit program. Applicants must be facility operators engaged in coal refuse energy production. The program supports environmental remediation of mining-affected land through productive reuse of power generation byproducts.
Program description
The Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit provides tax credits to eligible facilities which generate electricity by using coal refuse for power generation, control acid gases for emission control, and use ash produced by the facilities to reclaim mining-affected sites.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for power generation facilities using coal refuse as fuel. Eligible facilities must generate electricity from coal refuse and control acid gases for emissions. The facility must also use ash byproducts to reclaim mining-affected sites.
This is a Pennsylvania state tax credit program. Applicants must be facility operators engaged in coal refuse energy production. The program supports environmental remediation of mining-affected land through productive reuse of power generation byproducts.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Facility operational documentation (coal refuse usage records)
- Acid gas emission control system specifications
- Mining site reclamation plan and ash usage documentation
- Tax documentation and entity identification
FAQ
Who is eligible for this tax credit?
Facilities that generate electricity using coal refuse as fuel and control acid gases for emissions. Facilities must also use ash from operations to reclaim mining-affected sites.
Is this a grant or a tax credit?
This is a tax credit, not a grant. You receive the benefit through state tax liability reduction.
What activities are supported?
Coal refuse power generation, acid gas emission control systems, and use of ash for mining site reclamation.
How competitive is this program?
This is a tax credit for facilities meeting eligibility criteria, not a competitive grant. Availability depends on state funding and program terms.
What is the deadline?
Contact Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development for current deadline and program details.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify that your facility meets all three requirements: coal refuse power generation, acid gas control, and ash reclamation activities.
- Consult with a tax professional experienced in Pennsylvania state tax credits before applying.
- Document your facility's environmental controls and mining reclamation activities thoroughly.
- Contact DCED directly early to clarify any eligibility questions or program updates.
- Track all coal refuse fuel purchases and ash reclamation activities with detailed records.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants underestimate the importance of documenting all three activity components (fuel, emissions control, reclamation). Incomplete or poor record-keeping on ash usage and mining site reclamation activities delays approval. Failure to verify ongoing program eligibility and state budget availability before applying.
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