The project will increase energy efficiency in homes by reducing energy costs and increasing comfort while safeguarding the health and safety of the resident. Eligible applicants are those persons or families whose income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. On-site energy audits are conducted on each home to determine which of the following measures would be installed or services performed, up to an average of $6,500 per home: blower door guided air sealing to effectively locate and reduce air-leakage throughout the home; installation of attic, wall, basement and crawlspace insulation and ventilation to reduce energy loss; heating system modification or replacement to increase the efficiency and/or safety of the heating system; minor repairs, and/or health and safety measures are provided (when necessary) to allow the safe and effective installation of the weatherization measures; energy baseload reduction, including CFL and appliance replacement, and; client education on the proper use and maintenance of the installed Weatherization measures and ways to reduce energy waste everyday. The project will weatherize 769 homes through 3/31/12.

Decription revised 4/2/2012: Coordinated construction of biodigesters/power generation systems on two dairy farms, for anaerobic digestion of animal waste, use of resultant biogas for power and useful thermal energy production. Liquid-solid separation of digester effluent for the production of cow bedding to be included at one of the farms (Duffield Dairy). Systems to be owned and operated by grantee under agreements with dairy farms.

Replace 148 street lights in the Downtown Business District. 138 street lights are on existing poles and 10 will be on new poles that will be purchased by the City of New Kensington. The 10 poles that will be replaced were damaged by vehicle accidents over the years.

The City of Jeannette Municipal Authority existing boiler at the Wastewater Treatment Plant heats water that is then recirculated to a separate digester heat exchanger to maintain the sludge temperature along with a limited number of registers to heat the Administrative / Control Building. Natural gas is used to fire the boiler. The boiler is in disrepair and has operated beyond its useful life. A combination boiler / heat exchanger installation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant will replace the existing boiler and a heat exchanger. A combination boiler / heat exchanger utilizing methane gas will result in reduced energy consumption and reduced energy costs through efficiency improvements. 25% energy saved.

This project will fund the installation of truck stop electrification equipment at the New Stanton Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

The project will re-power a Pittsburgh based towboat, Champion Coal, operated by CONSOL Energy in the Pittsburgh area, which includes Allegheny County, in order to field test an engine upgrade kit developed by Caterpillar that was developed to satisfy the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new emission standards for class 2 marine engines.

The project provides financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. Funds will be used for activities to address the jurisdiction’s homelessness needs such as: financial assistance with rental payments; security deposits; utility payments or deposits; arrearages; moving costs; and, motel/hotel vouchers; and housing relocation and stabilization services such as case management; outreach and engagement; housing search and placement; legal services; and, credit repair.

Reconstruction of the retaining wall that supports Dunn Alley, milling and paving and installation of guide rail on Dunn Alley between Moore and Ewing Street. The storm water catch basin will also be replaced.

Replacement of several sections of a retaining wall running parallel with Constitution Boulevard, a major thouroughfare in the City of New Kensington.

The project consists of demolition of existing curbing and sidewallks at 15 different locations within the borough to remove architectural barriers. New construction of 15 ADA compliant curb cuts and sidewalks will be accomlished as well.

The project consists of the reconstruction of several streets in census tracts which contain a low and moderate income population of 74%. Street reconstruction will also include ADA compliant curb cuts and related storm sewer improvements if required.

The project consists of improvements to the Reed Avenue Bridge on Third Street.

The project involves the installation of 16,700 linear feet of 8" gravity collector sewers and 12,100 linear feet of 15" gravity interceptor sewers.  Sewage will be conveyed for treatment at the Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority sewage treatment plant. This is an existing system that will serve an additional 408 equivalent dwelling units as part of a total system of approximately 1,400 customers.This is an existing system and user rates are not expected to increase.

Installation of approximately 17,500 linear feet of eight inch gravity sewers and 6 inch service laterals to provide public sewage to the Borough of Arona. This will be a new sewage system to serve 166 existing homes in a low to medium income area.  This is a start up system that will establish user fees.

Replacement of State Route 1006 bridge over Tub Mill Creek in Fairfield Township

Rehabilitation of State Route 993 bridge over Brush Creek in North Huntingdon Township

Replacement of State Route 201 bridge over Pollock Run in Rostraver Township

Preservation of the bridge carrying PA 136 over the Youghiogheny River in West Newton Borough

Pavement Restoration of State Route 30 from Theater Street to State Route 217 in Unity Township

Restoration of US Route 30 from Black Hills Road to Walton Tea Room Road in Hempfield Township

Preservation of Walworth Bridge on US Route 30 in South Greensburg and Southwest Greensburg Boroughs

Replace strip seal dams and make repairs to deck, beam ends, fatigue cracks, concrete beams and headwalls of various State Route bridges in Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties

Preservation of State Route 201 bridge over Interstate 70 in Rostraver Township

Bridge Preservation including Bearing Rehabilitation, Scour Protection and Painting of State Route 981 bridge over Yougiogheny River and Bike Trail in Rostraver and South Huntingdon Townships

Upgrade 6 Signalized intersections along State Route 201 in Rostraver Township

Preservation of US 119 from the Everson Exit to the Westmoreland County line in North Union, Bullskin and Upper Tyrone Townships

Preservation of US 30 from US 119 to Georges Station Road in Hempfield and Unity Townships and South Greensburg and Southwest Greenburg Boroughs.

The project will consist of work within the communities of Derry, Monessen, Jeannette, and New Kensington to target blighted areas, identify appropriate funding sources to assist with various revitalization projects, and identify housing projects and homeownership opportunities. It will also restart the DARE programs and initiate a non-profit building materials recycling business. A new financial lteracy specialist will help improve the financial stability of those living at or below 200% of poverty by helping them earn, keep and grow their income. New neighborhood revitalization specialists will focus on the enforcement of municipal ordinances, inspections, targeting blighted areas, identifying appropriate funding sources to assist with various revitalization projects, and identifying housing projects and homeownership opportunities. The project will also work with the school districts to expand the current Junior Achievement Programs to low income students in at least three additional school districts, with the intent of serving grades 6, 7, and 8, six classes per grade level.