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 443 homes through 3/31/12.

Appalachain Lighting Systems will supply 250 LED street lights, model SL1-01-4450 with power down module. These new generation fixtures with higher lumen LED chips, updated power supplies and the ability to add housings which come in black, anodized aluminum, bronze or white. They also feature patented "rapid change" technology that, in the unlikely event of a component failure, allows the component to be changed in the field.

The objective is to retrofit the indoor fluorescent lighting at several facilities, including Cascade Park, the fire station, the streets (public works building) and in City Hall, increasing efficiency, lumens, lighting quality and saving energy and money. The project will also provide a well lit working area for people who work and do business in these buildings on a daily basis. This project will save energy by retrofiting 316 bulbs, replacing them with items such as CFLs, T8 flourescents, new energy efficient ballasts and LED exit signs. The energy savings will be 55,413 KWH. The cost savings from this project assuming current electric rates of $.0767/kwh and $4.36/kw ($2.77/kw on City Hall account) will be $6,522. The total grant request and project cost is $16,762.25. The City of New Castle is an economically distressed city as classified under PA Act 47. This project will save atleast 25% and $1,000 year.

Jameson Memorial Hospital requests funding for an upgrade to the hospital's cooling system, including the installation of a new Cooling System. The new Cooling System incorporates a plate and frame heat exchanger, new cooling tower and building control system to maximize free cooling opportunities. Once installed, this system will allow us to utilize the cooler, outside air temperatures to cool the hospital instead of operating the traditional mechanical cooling system thus avoiding unnecessary electrical consumption. This past year alone it provided medical service to over 11,175 inpatients, accommodated 308,448 outpatient visits and over 37,850 emergency patients, including over 10,250 ambulatory surgery procedures. the cooling system project is expected to result in an energy savings of 39% resulting in an anticipated annual savings of $53,500/yr.

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 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 consists of construction of sanitary sewer laterals for approximately 50 owner occupied households in the Squaw Run Area sanitary sewer project in Wayne Township, Lawrence County

The project consists of a housing rehabilitation program for approximately five homeowner occupied units

The project consists of the reconstruction of Sankey Street from North Street to the Falls Street bypass

The project consists of the construction of storm sewers and related improvements along Burns Street and Scotland Lane.

The project consists of housing rehabilitation of approximately 2 owner occupied units and reconstruction of Clyde Street in Wampum Borough.

The proposed water treatment plant will have a capacity of 72,000 gallons per day. Approximately 4,000 linear feet of waterlines and appurtenances will be replaced.  The population impacted by this project has a household median income far below the state median household income level.  This is an existing system and user fees are expected to increase by 9%.

Bridge Rehabilitation of State Route 2004 (Grove Street) bridge over Neshannock Creek in City of New Castle

Interchange upgrades, additional lanes, signing and sign structures replacement/upgrade as necessary for Interstate re-designation of PA 60 from the Beaver County Line to the Mercer County line

Improvements include concrete curbs, sidewalls, pedestrian lighting, landscaping, and street furniture. Located on Lawrence Ave. between 9th and 11th and at the railroad underpass of Fifth St. in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County

Patch and overlay on US 422 from Cascade Street (SR 2004) to Ben Franklin Highway (Butler County Line) in the City of New Castle, Shenango and Slippery Rock Townships

Resurfacing of US Route 422 (Ben Franklin Highway) from Pine Glen Road to Zoccoli Road in Mahoning and Pulaski Townships

The project will provide a wide range of social services to low-income, disabled, elderly, at-risk and youth populations. Services will include incorporation of a Community Partnership Coordinator to work with HR departments of businesses throughout the community to inform employees of available services; development of a new Green Building program to enhance housing rehabilitation and allow for a safe, healthy and fuel efficient living environment for income eligible homeowners and provide on-the- job training opportunities for unemployed individuals; expansion of financial literacy programs to include training in the economics of home repairs and renovation. The project will also create opportunities for residents to participate in free or low-cost local events including recreational and cultural activities.