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 1,000 homes through 3/31/12.

The Crayola Solar Project consists of the installation of a 750 kW solar facility on approximately 7 acres of land on the Crayola plant in Northampton county, Easton City. The solar facility will be used to offset some of the annual energy requirements of the existing facility. This will reduce the need to purchase electricity that has been generated by traditional means, thus, resulting in environmental benefits.

Crayola, the Forks Township based manufacturer of crayons, markers, art supplies, and other creative children's products is partnering with two PA based energy companies, UGI Development Co, and PPL Renewable Energy, to develope a solar powered electricity generation facility at its Forks Twp headquarters and manufacturing site. UGI and PPL will each fund 50% of the 1.9 megawatt dc (1.5 megawatt ac) solar farm, which will be designed, constructed, and operated by PPL. Crayola will consume the project's electric output in its production facililites. The project's renewable energy credits will be allocated between the two energy companies.

Chrin desires a leadership position in developing its site into a model, substainable Green Energy Park. This park would take traditional business park developement to the next level by fully incorporating energy efficiency and renewable energy into a sustainable community.

Delaware River Basin Commission: Delaware River Basin Bacteria Monitoring Swimmable Rivers

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission: Evaluate TMDL options for the Saucon Creek Watershed

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.

Approximately 6495 feet of 8 inch sewer main lining, 367 feet of 10 inch sewer main lining, 1,090 feet of 12 inch sewer main lining, and 2,474 feet of 15 inch sewer main lining.The median household income of Bangor Borough is slightly less than the average of the state.  User rates are not expected to increase.

Retrofit existing stormwater basin with capacity of 24 acre feet of water per storm event.

Precast parapet bridge repairs on various state routes in Weisenberg, South Whitehall, Whitehall, Washington Townships and City of Bethlehem

Relocate and realign the existing 2nd Street ramp from 3rd Street to PA 378 in the City of Bethlehem

Construct curb ramps at various locations

Resurfacing of Interstate 78 from State Route 412 to Easton in Northampton County

Resurface and Safety Improvements on State Route 33 from Belfast to Wind Gap in Northampton County

Resurfacing of State Route 412 from Interstate 78 through Hellertown in Northampton County

Bridge Preservation of 7 bridges in various locations in Northampton County

Bridge preservation on Eighth Street Bridge over PA 33 in Plainfield Township

School age youth will be involved with a part time work experience program making them more employable. Families will receive restructured mortgages to enable them to avert foreclosure. Other families will receive financial assistance with rent payments in order to remain in their homes. These families will participate in financial literacy training resulting in new bank accounts and credit repair plans. Some will follow up with in depth budget counseling. Residents of the Safe Harbor Shelter will secure affordable, stable housing. The project will launch a new employment initiative to train and place community health care workers. Legal services will be provided to individuals resulting in modifications of child support agreements, expunging criminal records (making them potentially more employable) and successful pursuit of employment discrimination cases.