With American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, Pennsylvania is building lasting assets. Recovery Act awards are helping to pave roads and fix bridges, fund clean water projects, strengthen a public education system that continues to produce academic gains for students, and improve our state's environment and energy efficiency. The Recovery Act is also helping those most in need through extended unemployment benefits, food assistance and health care. In the process, Pennsylvania is creating tens of thousands of jobs. For more detailed information about projects in your county, follow the corresponding project link below. In instances where projects impact more than one county, the project and funding amount may appear in other county summaries. Many other projects in the county are funded by Recovery Act dollars distributed directly from federal agencies. Information on those projects is available at http://www.recovery.gov/.
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 427 homes through 3/31/12.
The Milton Regional Sewer Authority WWTP Energy Efficient Equipment Upgrade project includes the installation of aerobic digester aeration facilities at a cost of $903,450. Energy efficient blowers and air delivery and diffuser equipment will be purchased and installed to reduce the connected horsepower in the aerobic digester aeration system by 43% and the electricity consumption by 523,000 kHz or 36% at an annual cost savings of $44,663. Eight domestic temporary construction and material manufacturer/supplier jobs will be created/retained as a result of the aerobic digester aeration system project.
This project is for an investment in the expansion of our wastewater treatment plant. This expansion would incorporate an anaerobic digester, which would allow us to generate methane biogas through the anaerobic processing of our organic waste. This renewable biogas would be used to supply a portion of the electrical energy needed to run our facility. Our current manufacturing capacity is being limited by our ability to process waste water through our current facility, so this investment would allow us to sustain and grow our business through maintaining and increasing production capacity, which would allow us to maintain and increase our work force and taxable revenue base. In addition, this project will further reduce the total nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient levels supporting the Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy. It is proposed that grant money will be used to acquire the components needed for the biogas energy generation portion of this expansion.
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 street reconstruction on Cameron Street from Libery Street to Orange Street and Orange Street from Cameron Street to Sunbury Street. Also included are street improvements on Dewart Street from Liberty to Ninth; from Liberty to Washington; from Washington to Rock; from Rock to Shamokin.
The project consists of the repaving of Center Street in Zerbe Township and paving of Miller's Road which is currently a dirt road. Also included is the repaving of a portion of South Division Street and road improvements on Eighth Street.
The project will improve the Stroh Alley Pedestrian Corridor via new stamped concrete, walkway, energy efficient lighting and security cameras. Architectural barriers will be removed improving access for handicapped and elderly persons. Edison Plaza Parking Lot will have similar accessibility improvements, including a new accessible entry, rerouting of traffic, energy efficient lighting and security cameras. Complimentary handicapped accessible parking spaces will also be added.
The project consists of the acquisition of a single, large play structure that will be installed through volunteer labor and will serve as a playground for the borough.
Construction of a new wastewater treatment plant with the capacity to handle peak flows up to 12.5 million gallons per day. Wastewater treatment plant has been designed to comply with the Chesapeake Bay limitations for nitrogen and phosphorus. 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 not expected to increase.
The project entails the installation of 4,305 water meters and dual check backflow preventers. 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 not expected to increase.
The project will expand existing services through the creation of a program called J.U.M.P.S. (Join Us to Make Positive Steps) which is a comprehensive program focused on employment, financial literacy, adult education and intensive case management. A new School to Work program will be implemented in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce to provide students with financial literacy, workplace skills training and community outreach opportunities.
* Totals reflect only funding flowing through state agencies.
Direct Benefits to Families
How PA Benefits
People Helped in Northumberland County
Explanation of Benefits
Reporting as of
Food Assistance
10,107
The Recovery Act will help low income individuals and families with a 13.69% increase in the maximum Food Stamp (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP) benefit. It also suspends the 3 month limit on assistance for many unemployed childless adults.
March 2010
Health Insurance
15,725
Low income children and adults will continue to have access to health care through Medical Assistance.
March 2010
Health Insurance for Unemployed
5,000
The Recovery Act will help make health care available to individuals who are involuntarily separated from their jobs. A COBRA subsidy will pay 65 percent of the monthly premium for individuals earning less than $145,000 and couples earning less than $290,000.
March 2010
Taxpayer Relief
41,507
Individuals earning up to $75,000 will receive a $400 tax credit in 2009 and 2010. Married couples filing jointly and earning up to $150,000 will receive a $800 tax credit.
October 2009
Unemployment Compensation
6,700
The Recovery Act will help these Pennsylvanians with a $25 per week increase in unemployment benefits through the rest of the year. It also provides additional weeks of benefits.
March 2010
All numbers are estimates, and will fluctuate over time.
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Hotline
Concerned about suspected illegal or irresponsible actions regarding Recovery spending? Call 877-888-7927. Learn more.
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Contracts awarded for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds by state agencies are posted online through the Pennsylvania Treasury’s office. Search for ARRA contracts.
