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 445 homes through 3/31/12.

Acquisition and installation of a ground source geo-thermal HVAC system, solar panels, storage tanks with a heat exchanger, new roof and wall insulation to current code requirements, and the removal of the current inefficient oil fired burner.

This is an energy efficiency project that allows the Borough to remove, rehabilitate, and replace aging systems and structural components. Electrical use will be reduced and fossil fuels will be eliminated as the energy sources used for climate control in a mission critital Main Control Bldg. A geothermal HVAC system will be installed; the building roof insulation will be updated using modern materials; the building interior will be insulated and water-proofed; lighting and interior electric components will be upgraded to state of the art including LED, windows and doors will be upgraded to modern standards.

Wegmans proposes to install an alternative fuel distribution technology for fueling 136 new energy efficient hydrogen fuel cell powered material handling equipment (MHE) vehicles, including 100 Class-3 pallet jacks and 36 Class-2 aisle reach lift trucks. GenDrive MHE vehicles will be produced through a local distributor and lift truck service provider, creating new green collar service sectors jobs in the Central PA region. PEDA funding will offset the cost to lease and install the alternative fuel, 150 kg-per-day hydrogen compression, storage and dispensing infrastructure, and the costs of the associated energy analysis.

The project is the construction of a commercial wind farm located northeast of Frackville, PA in Schuylkill County. The wind farm consist of eight (8) Gamesa 2 MW turbines with a total nameplate capacity of 16 MW. Broad Mtn Dev Co LLC will use Games Wind US turbines contingent upon securing financing for these specific units. BOP contractor will be determined at a future date. Broad Mtn Dev Co LLC will obtain approval of BOP contractror from DEP. The wind farm is expected to generate 44,500,000 Kwh/yr and is scheduled to be completed by March 2012.

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

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

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 supports Wayne Township’s community-wide housing rehabilitation program to help improve and repair homes for low and moderate income homeowners, assuring that these homes meet building code standards.

The project involves the removal of architectural barriers in the Mahanoy Township Municipal Building. ADA compliant ramps will be constructed at both the front and rear entrances/exits. Two ADA compliant door opening systems will be installed at each entrance/exit alnog with panic hardware. Two handicapped signs and line painting to create parking stalls will be accomplished in the municpal building parking lot.

Replacement of curbing and sidewalks on the West side of Water Street in the 700 and 800 blocks starting at the Temple & Water Street intersection proceeding north to the city limits.

The project supports Minersville Borough's community-wide housing rehabilitation program to help improve and repair homes for low and moderate income homeowners, assuring that these homes meet building code standards.

Renovations to the Fountain Springs Daycare Center and replacement of several sets of stairs used by the center. The center operates a Title 20 Daycare program for low to moderate income families and a Head Start Program for very low income families.

The project consists of the removal and reconstruction of the Tamqua Community Center roof.

The project consists of removal of architectural barriers with the demolition of 18 existing curbs and sidewalks throughout the borough that restrict access of handicapped persons and the reconstruction of 18 ADA compliant curb cut ramps and properly sloped sidewalks.

The project consists of tthe removal of architectural barriers at the Frackville Borough Municpal Building. The borough will use the funds for the demolition and constrcution associated with constructing two ADA compliant ramps for ingress and egress.

The project consists of the installation of 6 new storm water inlets in areas throughout the borough.

The project will create an educational and historical augmentation to existing, popular historical attractions in northeastern Pennsylvania, thereby generating ecotourism in Mahanoy City and the entire area. Along with wall construction, the funding will be used to build ADA ramps within the park to join existing ADA accessible ramps, making the Molly Maguire Park totally ADA accessible.

The projects includes replacement of water main, pump station upgrade, tank replacement, and rebuilding of 3 filters.The median household income is below that of the statewide median.

Replacement of 5,000 linear feet of water line, replacement of residential and commercial meters, and rehabilitation of eleven (11) wells.The median household income is 90% of the state's average.  User rates are expected to increase by 10%.

Distribution system replacement of approximately 3,100 linear feet with all necessary appurtenances, rehabilitating an existing tank, demolishing another tank and replacing it with a tank of the same size, and constructing a new 715,000 gallon finished water storage. The median household income of the service area is about 75% of the state average.  Rates are expected to increase by 17%.

Derringer/Fern Glen Water Main replacement of approximately 8,000 linear feet of water mains, replace existing storage tank with a larger 88,000 gallon tank, chemical feed building, hand held meter reading devices and purchase advanced digital leak detection system.The system serves 13 municipalities in the Greater Hazleton area. The median income of is about 75% of the state average.  User rates are not expected to increase.

Replacement of 1500' of 18" interceptor with 24" interceptor is expected to reduce a bottleneck in the collection system, thus reducing the frequency and quantity of combined sewer overflow events.The  weighted median household income of the service area is substantially below the state average. User rates are expected to increase 20% to meet current costs.

The project will upgrade the  Biosolids handling process and include 1) a cover system on both digester units, replacement of the air diffusers; 2)replacement of two 50-horse power blower units, new variable frequency drives, new aluminum sound enclosures and air piping modifications; and 3) miscellaneous associated work. The weighted median household income is about 83% of the state average.  User rates will increase by 16%.

The project includes the installation of a 36" Type C Lakeside Screw Pump with a 15 horse power motor.   The project will serve the existing 3,000 customers which have a median household income substantially less than the state's average.Rates are expected increase slightly.

Replacement of Precast bridge parapets in Tunkhannock and Pocono Townships

Replacement of precast bridge parapets

Surface improvements including concrete base repair and sealing, milling, overlay and shoulder rehabilitation and upgrades of I-81 from Luzerne County Line to the PA 54 Interchange in Mahanoy Township

Bridge Preservation of 10 bridges in various locations in Monroe and Schuylkill Counties

Resurfacing of State Route 924 from State Route 61 to 4 lane north of Frackville in Schuylkill County

Resurfacing of PA 54 from the Bridge over the Reading and Blue Mountain Railroad, near Coles Street in Mahanoy Township through Mahanoy City Borough to the Ryan Township Line

Construct curb ramps at various locations

The project will provide affordable healthcare and expand English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for immigrants and refugees leading to increased employment opportunities. It will also provide financial literacy services leading to stabilized household budgets and the establishment of savings accounts. The project will also provide rental/mortgage assistance to individuals in need.