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 295 homes through 3/31/12.

This project aims to reduce energy consumption Borough wide by upgrading two of the largest energy consumers; the Water Treatment Facility and the Municipal Building. The Water Treatment Facility project will combine the implementation of a modulating pulse condensing natural gas boiler with a thermal efficiency of 92% with a roof and ceiling insulation project that will increase R values from 2-4 to 28-40. The Municipal Building Project will replace 21 tons of standard efficiency package gas/electric HVAC with geothermal heat pumps. Overall, these projects will save the Borough approximately $16,777 annually, a 51.7% reduction from current conditions, reduce CO2 emissions by 56 tons, We anticipate the creation of 2 permanent part-time jobs, retention of 5 temporary full time and 11 temporary part time jobs. Conservation 51%

The proposed Shirley Home Energy Conservation Project will reduce energy consumption by 58.7% per year through the following steps: 1)install 2 energy recovery ventilator systems to vent baths and range to eliminate negative pressure 2)restore efficient operations to the gravity, steam boiler system by adding thermostatic control valves and vents on each radiator, adding vents to prevent air blockages on feed and return lines, and by adding a dual fuel burner for both fuel oil and propane 3)install one air to air heat pump and 4 mini_split units to replace 16 window air conditioners 4)install 50 double hung, triple sealed replacement windows 5)replace 9 exterior doors 6)insulate and seal 2_story sunroom 7)replace 3 inefficient residential refrigerators 8)install a propane water heater. Temporary Jobs Retained/Created:21 Permanent Jobs Retained/Created:27 This project will Conserve 58.7% of the energy used.

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

Huntingdon County Conservation District: Surface water assessments in the Juniata River Basin

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 will install a new play unit at Smithfield Township Riverside Park and 50 windows, 8 exterior doors, floor covering and sidewalk will be replaced at Shirley Home for the Aged.

The project consists of streetscape improvements along Allegheny Street between Second and Fourth Streets including landscaping, street furniture and parking meters.

Installation of improvements to 4 million gallons per day wastewater treatment plant to reduce total nitrogen and total phosphorus and development of a Class A biosolids product.    This system serves 2,610 low income households in Huntingdon Borough and Oneida, Penn, Smithfield and Walker Townships, all in Huntingdon County.   Average annual residential sewer rates are expected to increase by 55%.

Upgrade/expansion of the wastewater treatment plant including construction of (3) raw sewage pumps; a fine screen; two Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBR's); chlorination/dechlorination/post aeration tanks; and (2) reed beds. This system serves 396 low income households in Spring Creek and Satillo Boroughs and Clay Township, located in Huntingdon County.  Current average annual residential sewer rates are $456.  Rates are not expected to increase.

Installation of two new wells at 55 gallons per minute, 23,000 linear feet of new 6-8 inch distribution pipe with looping, 9,750 linear feet of 4 inch raw water transmission main, 24 new fire hydrants, and other improvements at the existing water treatment facility.The system serves 176 low income households in Broad Top City Borough.  This is an existing system with current average annual water rates of $324.   Rates are expected to increase by 4%.

Upgrades to the pump station and discharge force main, and the installation of a Kruger double-ditch oxidation (D-ditch) wastewater treatment system to meet National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit requirements. This system serves 428 low income households in Orbisonia and Rockhill Furnace Boroughs and Cromwell Township.  Current average annual sewer rates are $540.  Rates are expected to increase by 3.9%.

The project involves construction of 700 linear feet of 8 inch piping, 300 linear feet of 15 inch storm sewer, and replacement of the existing Liverpool pump station with new pump station.The project serves 1,600 low income households in Mount Union and Kistler Boroughs and Wayne Township, all in Huntingdon County.  Current average annual residential sewer rates are $269 and are expected to increase by 4.7%.

Resurfacing of US Route 22 from Old Twenty-two Road (T-613) to Walnut Terrace Road (T-561) in Smithfield and Porter Townships

Bridge Replacement of State Route 1010 Huntingdon Borough Bridge over Standing Stone Creek in Huntingdon Borough

Preservation of 20 bridges in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Huntingdon and Somerset Counties

Bridge rehabilitation on US 522 over Pump Station Road (T-396), Aughwick Creek and East Broad Top Railroad in Shirley Township

The project will offer financial literacy programs and provide home repairs and rehabilitation to alleviate unsafe conditions. It will expand the multi-county transportation system to assist with job placement and attendance in vocational training programs.