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 446 homes through 3/31/12.

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 359 homes through 3/31/12.

The scope of the Millcreek Hospital Energy Project is to increase the energy efficiency of the critical air conditioning system in the facility while reducing costs, maintenance and emissions. The project will implement several energy conservation and control measures in order to achieve a minimum reduction goal of 32% in energy use for this system. Upgrades to the system include measures such as high efficiency chiller products with high part load efficiencies, web based and direct digital controls and variable frequency drives among other measures.

Shriners Hospital for Children requests funding for energy upgrades including the expansion of an existing central HVAC control system; installation of variable frequency drives; optimization of control of central HVAC air handling equipment; a lighting retrofit to reduce energy usage while maintaining appropriate light levels; installation of new high efficiency condensing boilers and extension of boiler controls to reduce heating energy usage; and modifications to domestic hot water systems to reduce energy usage. The cumulative savings of these projects is expected to reduce annual energy costs by $64,000/yr and reduce energy consumption by 37%.

This project entails replacement of a large central heating ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) air handling unit serving an operating suite in the hospital. The existing unit is energy inefficient in its current operation and the air distribution control system is not functioning properly. The proposed project includes installation of a new custom air handling unit that will efficiently, cool, dehumidify, heat, and humidify the air being provided to the OR. In addiiton, the controls and air distribution systems will be commissioned and modified as necesary for proper operation. Project is expected to reduce energy consumption by at least 25%.

The project will design and install a roof mounted solar array of apprx 210 KW at McComb Fieldhouse on the campus of Edinboro University

Federally Regulated Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site Corrective Action under ARRA grant

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.

The project provides 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: housing relocation and stabilization services including case management; outreach and engagement; housing search and placement; legal services; and credit repair.

Purchase of package style sewage treatment plant for Lovett's Mobile Home Park.

The project consists of housing rehabilitation of approximately 2 owner-occupied units in Girard Township and 2 owner-occupied units in McKeanTownship. Also included is installation of approximately 8 to 10 curb cuts throughout North East Borough and replacement of approximately 435 feet of sanitary sewer line, one manhole, 15 service connections and site restoration along Putnam Street from Warden Street east to Prospect Street in Union City borough.

The project consists of 1900 linear feet of storm sewer installation on North Center Street from the intersection of East Bond Street north to Bear Creek and West Bond and West Irving Streets to the middle of the block of the former railroad bed

The proposed project includes the reconstruction of 7 dirt and gravel roadways that transverses 6 municipalities in Erie County.  The applicant estimates that 110,325 square yards of road will be stabilized by using full depth stabilization.  Approximately, 96,000 linear feet of ditch line will be stabilized in such a manner to slow down the stormwater runoff.

Bridge Patching and Parapet Repair to State Route 98 (Avonia Road) Bridge over Elk Creek in Fairview Township

Bridge Replacement to State Route 955 (Iroquois Ave) Bridge over Seven Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township

Replacement of the bridge carrying Concord Road (SR 2010) over Pine Run in Union Township.

Bridge Replacement to State Route 955 (Iroquois Avenue Arch) Bridge over Six Mile Creek in Harborcreek Township

Preservation of Interstate 79 from Milepost 168-178 in Franklin, McKean and Summit Townships

Construction of ADA Curb Ramps in various locations of City of Erie, Wesleyville Borough, Millcreek, Harborcreek and Lawrence Park Townships

Replace Durable Railroad Crossing Pavement Markings Countywide, Various State Routes in Erie County

Highway Resurfacing on State Route 20 from Ridge Road to 26th Street in Springfield, Millcreek, Girard Townships and the City of Erie

Highway Resurfacing on State Route 8 from Haskill Hill Road to Grandview Boulevard in Venango and Millcreek Townships and the City of Erie

Construction of roundabout, sidewalks, center median and landscaping on State Street from the Bayfront Parkway to south of Dobbins Landing Tower in the City of Erie

Construction of Streetscape Improvements on Parade Street from East 12th Street to East 15th Street in the City of Erie

Resurfacing including curb ramps, updated signal installations, bridge membrane, and pavement markers on SR 290, the Bayfront Connector from I-90 to Station Road in Harborcreek Township

Mill and resurface PA 5 (Lake Road) from Iroquois Avenue to Cowell Drive in Harborcreek and Lawrence Park Townships

Construct ADA ramps on State Route 20 (26th Street) from Peach Street to Buffalo Road in the City of Erie

The project consists of new initiatives and program expansions to include a locally designed individual account program known as Money Works for You and an extended version of the program providing additional financial literacy classes with the goal of helping families to gain access to lines of credit. It offers job training to serve dislocated workers and other individuals ineligible for WIA intensive services. The program will operate in conjunction with CareerLink to offer basic computer training, specialized training, job club services, career exploration opportunities and professional and crisis counseling services to job seekers especially stressed over their new circumstances; and, expansion of the Erie Together project, a two- part program that addresses community organization and personal development of families in targeted communities.