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 1,650 homes through 3/31/12.
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 2,175 homes through 3/31/12.
The Carolyn Lynch Laboratory is a biological research facility housing wet research labs and a vivarium. Because of this, building ventilation air must be 100% exhausted. The supply air system is variable volume and changes the amount of supply air depending on the cooling load in the building. The exhaust fans on these units are constant speed. They compensate for load fluctuations by opening and closing a bypass damper. The 6 exhaust fan motors will be retrofitted with variable frequency drives (VFDs) allowing them to run slower and save energy. The project will save 589,740 kWh in electricity, or 30% of the energy required for the exhaust system, and $47,179.00 annually. The project will also include the addition of discharge nozzles to the existing exhaust stacks, maintaining the discharge velocities above the ANSI Z9.5 Standard minimum of 3000 fpm. Greater velocity creates greater dispersion and minimizes the effect of the exhaust to local environment.
The project objective is to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, through the installation of seven (7) CHP systems in three (3) Philadelphia multi-family properties: Chestnut Hall, Sterling Apartments, and University Square. The CHP systems will simultaneously produce electricity for onsite consumption and useable thermal energy to offset fossil fuel supplied to space heating and domestic water heating boiler systems.
Purchase and install one (1) 200kW natural gas powered microturbine and one (1) 60 ton absorption chiller to supply supplementary HVAC and electrical power service to PGW's corporate headquarters in Philadelphia. PGW is contracting for Engineer/Procure/Construct (EPC) services for new installation of CHP equipment and to properly interface with existing HVAC and electrical building systems. PGW will present this as a demonstration project, calculating the environmental and economic benefits compared to base case alternate energy choices available in Philadelphia to educate and encourage the installation of CHP technology.
PHA will build a 325 kilowatt photovoltaic (solar electric) on-grid systems consisting of (a) a 162.5 kilowatt system at Paschall Homes and (b) a 162.5 kilowatt system at Mantua Square, each of which seamlessly integrates smart grid technology and demonstrates energy management for low-income residents of four revitalized urban communities. PHA will coordinate the design, installation, and deployment of the solar electric systems with PECO for inclusdion with its smart grid technology.
Conergy plans to install a 1.495 MW (DC) solar photovoltaic installation on the brownfield located at the Navy Site in Philadelphia, PA. The electricity from this installation will feed the utility grid. Approx 8,547 SunTech Power 175 watt modules are expected to be used during the installation and 6 Xantrex inverters.
This project will fund the purchase of 38 electric-powered baggage tractors and 19 dual-port recharging stations to replace 38 diesel-powered baggage tractors at the Philadelphia International Airport.
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 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 provides 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: housing relocation and stabilization services including case management; outreach and engagement; housing search and placement; legal services; and credit repair.
Replacement of 14 miles of traditional water main; upgrades to three pump stations; and installation of energy efficient standby generators at two other pump stations.This system serves 416,411 low income households in the City of Philadelphia. Current average annual water rates are $244. Rates are expected to increase by 18%.
This project is comprised of 16 sub-projects totaling 19 individual contracts for improvement and rehabilitation work at the three water treatment plants and process supporting sites.This system serves 416,411 low income households in the City of Philadelphia. Current average annual water rates are $244. Rates are expected to increase by 18%.
This project will plant approximately 7,970 trees in a variety of settings throughout Southeastern PA in order to alleviate flooding, manage stormwater, protect and clean sources of drinking water, reduce the heat island effect produced by urban areas and improve air quality.
The project will construct the following innovative Best Management Practices (BMPs) urban reforestation and riparian/forested buffers by removing non-native and invasive flora from the project area and planting up to 400 trees. While removing invasive plant life the project will consists of 400 tree plantings in addition to reducing storm water run off to Indian Creek.
Resurfacing, base repairs, upgrades to curb ramps and cross walks, and replacement of traffic signs on various Federal-Aid routes in the City of Philadelphia
Resurface and Base Repairs, Upgrades to Curb Ramps and Crosswalks as well as replacement of the Traffic signals and Aluminum Streetlight Poles with Non-Conductive Fiberglass Poles in City of Philadelp
The project offers specialized employment and training services through qualified sub-contractors who have demonstrated expertise in the fields of employment and training. These subcontracts will provide individualized training / placement services to the clients; prepare them for the world of work; place them with the appropriate employer; and provide them with on-going case management and retention services for the balance of the contract. The agency will contract with a job placement and career counseling organization and support wraparound services including literacy, GED attainment and job readiness training for ex-offenders. The Philadelphia Workforce Investment Board will work with low literacy clients working service jobs in the commercial corridor. It will offer English as a Second Language classes to refugee/immigrant individuals which is aimed at workplace English in conjunction with a basic computer skills class with job search and job retention components. Project H.O.M.E., the Doe Fund and People’s Emergency Center will work with chronically homeless individuals who also have a serious mental health or substance abuse issue in an attempt to stabilize their housing situation and assist with their job readiness and employment.
* Totals reflect only funding flowing through state agencies.
Direct Benefits to Families
How PA Benefits
People Helped in Philadelphia County
Explanation of Benefits
Reporting as of
Food Assistance
403,601
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
499,662
Low income children and adults will continue to have access to health care through Medical Assistance.
March 2010
Health Insurance for Unemployed
67,800
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
506,941
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
69,700
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
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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.
