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 661 homes through 3/31/12.

George Jr Republic requests funds for an HVAC upgrade at its Vocational School to increase the overall energy efficiency of the facility through the replacement of the orginal heating system with a new HVAC system. Project entails removal of old equiptment and replacement with new Energy Star rated equipment. An energy assessment identifieds an expected 73% energy reduction with a savings of over $210,000 annually. This work will help retain four permanent full-time positions.

Purchase and delivery of a 800 KW biogas driven electrical generator for the purpose of harvesting the biogas generated from an advance anaerobic bio-solids digestion system at a municipal water pollution control plant. The electrical power generated will either be utilized by the water pollution control plant and/or sold to the electrical grid. It is anticipated that the power generated will offset the plants current electrical needs. This is part of a $32 million sewage treatment plant improvement project which will be completed by December 31, 2012.

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

The project provides financial assistance 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.

Re-roofing of the Stey-Nevant Public library located at 1000 Roemer Boulevard in the city. The funding will cover the installing of a new roofing system, facia, downspouts and other related components. Includes all tasks associated with assessing, preparing and removing vacant and abandoned structures. Also vacant properties will be cleared and clean of litter and overgrown vegetation.

Implementation of the sanitary sewer system improvements component of a multi-year, comprehensive revitalization and upgrading of public infrastructure on West Washington Boulevard. The project area will extend along the boulevard from Pine Street to Terrace Ave., a distance of approximately 570 feet. The project will benefit 13 homes along the boulevard.

The project will enable the borough to continue their Homeowner Occupied Rehabilitation Program by addressing two additional homes.

The project will support improvements to Rumbold Road and adjacent connector streets. The work includes stormwater pipe replacement, street reconstruction and upgrades to curbs and sidewalks.

The project is a continuation of the HOME funded owner-occupied housing rehabilitation programs in Jefferson, Delaware, Pymatuning, Coolspring, East Lackawannock, and Findley Townships along with the boroughs of Clark, Mercer, and Wheatland.

The project will supplement the Borough's ongoing township-wide single-family, owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program that was intiated in FY 1996. Assistance will be in the form of 100% deferred loans to very low & low-moderate income homeowner occupants to address code violations.

The project will demolished condemned structures on a priority basis as determined by the borough code enforcement office. Also included is continuation of the Borough's ongoing owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program to include one additional unit.

The project consists of the erection of a 1,000,000 gallon finished water storage tank that will serve both high and low pressure service areas.  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 6%.

Installation of 2,495 residential and commercial water meters throughout the Grove City system.  The population impacted by this project has a household median income below the state median household income level.  This is an existing system and user fees are expected to increase by 1%.

The project consists of the replacement of 36,500 linear feet of waterline.  The population of Sharpsville Borough and South Pymatuning Township 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 not expected to increase.

Replace the bridge carrying Baker Hill Road (SR 4024) over Lenango Creek in Delaware Township

Widening and curb improvements, shoulder and drainage system updates to SR 3020 (Lamor Road) from Valley View Drive to Keel Ridge Road in the City of Hermitage

Restoration of US Route 62 from Franklin Road to Main Street in Jackson Township and Jackson Center Borough

Resurfacing of US Route 62 and State Routes 19, 58, 1002 and 1028 in Coolspring, Fairview, French Creek, Greene, Perry, Sandy Creek Townships, Fredonia, Jamestown and Sheakleyville Boroughs

Resurfacing of State Routes 18, 2005 and 4019 in Greenville Borough, Pine, Hempfield, Sugar Grove and Salem Townships

Replacement of Durable Railroad Crossing Pavement Markers on various State Routes in Mercer County

Resurfacing of Interstate 80 from milepost 0 to milepost 15 in Shenango, Lackawannock and East Lackawannock Townships

Restoration of State Route 3011, Keel Ridge Road in Shenango Township and the City of Hermitage

Resurfacing US 322, 28th Division Highway from Vosler Road to Hilltop Road in French Creek Township

Mill and resurfacing on State Route 58 from Main Street to Main Street Extension, State Route 208 and State Route 4005 (Jamestown Road) in West Salem, Springfield, Greene and Pine Townships

Mill and Resurface Stambaugh Avenue from East Connelly Boulevard to Division Street in the City of Sharon

The project will provide financial literacy training resulting in new savings accounts and services that will allow families to avoid eviction/foreclosure proceedings and remain in their homes through emergency rental or mortgage assistance. It will also provide services that will allow families to avoid utility termination and utilize foreclosure/eviction mitigation services. It will offer GED training/certification and provide children with age appropriate financial literacy training in conjunction with local school districts.