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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Exeter School District gets $344,000 state grant for ‘green' improvements
State Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz has announced that the Exeter School District has been awarded $344,051 from the state's Solar for Schools Grant Program, which the Reading Democrat supported and voted to create. 'Uplifting our school districts and giving them the resources that they need to develop the next generation of business owners, engineers and teachers while also saving schools money on energy costs and residents on property taxes will uplift both our children and future generations to come,' she said in a release. Cepeda-Freytiz said the grant is a long-term investment in the communities, making Berks County a better place to live. The Solar for Schools Grant Program was created in July 2024 to reduce the cost of implementing solar energy systems into schools. School districts, intermediate units, charter schools, technical schools and community colleges are eligible for the program. The funding may cover the purchase and installation of equipment, permit fees, energy storage and utility interconnection.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Pennsylvania schools receive funding to install solar panels
(WHTM) – Six local schools were among the dozens that received a piece of the $22.6 million awarded Tuesday to install solar panels. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced the funding as part of the Solar for Schools Grant Program. The funds will allow schools to purchase and install solar panel equipment while, state officials say, helping reduce carbon emissions and create jobs. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Steelton-Highspire School District was awarded $446,363 to install high-efficiency solar panels. The project will also integrate renewable energy education into the district curriculum, providing hands-on STEM learning. Also in Dauphin County, Williams Valley School District High School received $500,000 for its 'solar for schools' project. Two schools in the Chambersburg Area School District also received funding through the grant. Scotland Elementary's solar project received $400,000 and Fayetteville Elementary's solar project received $291,814. Carlisle Area School District's Crestview Elementary School is receiving $252,000 and Newport High School's rooftop solar project is being awarded $348,816. 'Energy is one of the top expenses for schools, which is why investments in solar energy can help to maintain long-term financial stability and improve the quality of education they offer students,' said Secretary Rick Siger. 'Those savings can then be channeled into more resources for our teachers and students, and also create good-paying clean-energy jobs and job training opportunities.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Luzerne County received $11M in Local Share Account grants for 84 projects
May 20—WILKES-BARRE — Luzerne County received $11,055,891 in Local Share Account grants for 84 projects. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development announced statewide LSA grants for more than 1,100 projects, totaling more than $345 million. "Whether it's supporting emergency services, investing in recreational spaces or working to improve infrastructure, these projects directly respond to the needs expressed by the people and municipalities we represent," said Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township. "We commend local officials for submitting good projects for state funding consideration." In addition to Baker, other state legislators released information about projects in their districts, including, Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Scranton; Sen. Dave Argall, R-Pottsville; Rep. Brenda Pugh, R-Dallas Township; Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre; Rep. Alec Ryncavage, R-Hanover Township; Rep. Jim Haddock, D-Pittston Township; Rep. Jamie Walsh, R-Ross Township; and Rep. Dane Watro, R-Hazleton. Grants awarded: Avoca Borough —$155,467 for the purchase of a backhoe. —$157,615.00 for the purchase of a new skid steer with attachments. Black Creek Township —$97,428 for a new skid steer. Butler Township —$180,000 to purchase a new plow truck. Conyngham Borough —$75,000 for improvements to Wishing Willow Park. Conyngham Township —$63,558 for road repair equipment. Dallas Borough —$150,000 on behalf of Back Mountain Regional Fire and EMS Fire Rescue for a new truck. Dallas Township —$65,000 to purchase and up-fit a police vehicle. Dupont Borough —$22,000 to create a Memorial Park on Oak Street. —$190,000 for an additional pump and equipment upgrades at the Quail Hill Pump Station. Duryea Borough —$80,176 for upgrades to the Brennan-Regan American Legion Post 858. —$223,724 for the Phase II renovation of Healey Playground. Edwardsville Borough —$150,000 for the resurfacing and associated work for the improvement of five streets in the Edwardsville Borough. Exeter Borough —$300,000 to replace and separate sanitary and storm sewer systems along Barber, Orchard and Lincoln streets. —$50,000 for Westside Revitalization Phase V along Route 11/Wyoming Avenue. Fairview Township —$60,000 to purchase of a maintenance vehicle Forty Fort Borough —$75,000 to purchase maintenance equipment for roadway and tree removal projects. —$50,000 to purchase and install servers for the police department and administrative office. —$65,000 to purchase and up-fit a police vehicle. Franklin Township —$90,000 to purchase road equipment. Freeland Borough —$205,000 for ADA accessibility improvements at the Freeland YMCA, which will support their efforts to offer childcare services at the location. Hanover Township —$250,000 for resurfacing of Division and Liberty Streets. —$50,000 on behalf of the Street Art Society of NEPA for the painting of four murals. —$400,000 for the Solar for Schools Grant Program. Hazle Township —$98,155 for the purchase of a dump truck with accessories. —$250,000 on behalf of the Municipal Authority of Hazle Township for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. Hazleton City —$84,932 for the purchase of a Multipurpose Utility Vehicle. —$189,999 on behalf of the Hazleton Fire Department for renovations to three of its fire stations. Hunlock Township —$86,545 for the purchase of a brush truck for use in Hunlock Township. Huntington Township —$87,740 to resurface Hortop Road in Huntington Township. Jackson Township —$65,000 to purchase and up-fit a police vehicle. —$300,000 on behalf of the Back Mountain Community Partnership to purchase shared public works equipment for road departments. Jenkins Township —$161,630 for the purchase of a loader backhoe for use by the public works department. —$150,000 to make building renovations at the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce. —$41,031 to install an emergency preparedness brine system at its Department of Public Works building. Kingston Municipality —$200,000 to purchase a new compaction truck. Laflin Borough —$159,829 on behalf of the Laflin Fire Department for the purchase of Fire Department Air Packs. Larksville Borough —$30,000 to replace HVAC units at the Municipal Building —$20,000 on behalf of American Legion 655 Larksville for HVAC improvements. Laurel Run Borough —$62,946 for renovations to the Public Works pole barn. Lehman Township —$63,244 to purchase a new vehicle for the police department Nanticoke City —$176,000 for parking improvements at City Hall. Nescopeck Township —$17,950 to replace the roof of the township office building. Nescopeck Township —$27,125 to renovate the floor of the township office building. Newport Township —$60,000 for sidewalk improvements along Main Street in Glen Lyon. Pittston City —$300,000 to construct an outdoor stage. —$125,000 for parking lot improvements. —$78,241 to repair composting equipment at the Greater Pittston Regional Compost Facility. —$210,000 for exterior renovation and security upgrades at the Greater Pittston YMCA. Pittston Township —$294,797 to construct a first responder training facility and range. —$17,975 to build a hometown heroes monument. —$156,145 to purchase rescue equipment. —$92,355.00 to purchase a police vehicle. Plains Township —$100,000 to renovate the Legion building. —$100,000 to construct a new police station. Plymouth Borough —$40,000 to construct a new playground. Rice Township —$61,987 for road improvements. Shickshinny Borough —$40,000 to complete renovations at the wastewater treatment plant. Slocum Township —$160,000 on behalf of the Slocum Township Volunteer Fire Company for site work and building design for its future fire station. Sugarloaf Township —$160,000 for the final phase of the Joe Larock Recreation Field rehabilitation project. Swoyersville Borough —$75,000 to construct a street department equipment garage. Union Township —$100,000 to purchase a compact track loader with planer and boom mower attachments to be used in Union Township West Pittston Borough —$60,000 to repair a senior housing facility. —$213,866 for the purchase of a recycling packer truck. West Hazleton Borough —$273,900 to make improvements to 4th Street. White Haven Borough —$380,000 to finally complete the transformation of a former engine repair shop into a multi-purpose library and heritage visitor center. Wilkes-Barre City —$70,000.00 for Bulldog BBQ Sauce South Franklin Street Greenspace for the rehabilitation of a demolished lot. —$61,924 for Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services for the purchase of a monitor/defibrillator. —$346,144 for Police Department Vehicle Purchase. —$199,081 for Wilkes-Barre General Municipal Authority new equipment for golf infrastructure improvements. —$200,000 for Wilkes-Barre Irem Temple renovation of a minaret. —$200,000 for King's College Safety and Security Project Phase 1. —$63,74 for Mia Bella's Gourmet Candles new equipment to purchase a label maker and oil filling machine. —$50,000 for Wilkes-Barre Moving River Ministries former Planters Peanuts building restoration —$38,225 for Wilkes-Barre Northeast Counseling Services building renovation —$120,685 for Wilkes-Barre Project Elevate for renovations to the Chamber building. —$300,000 for Wilkes-Barre R/C Theatres Movies 14 seating renovation. —$200,000 for Wilkes-Barre Wright Center Health City Hub Accessibility & Bee-utification Project —$115,000 for Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) for first and second floor renovations. —$131,388 for Wilkes-Barre Welcome Home Affordable Housing to construct a single-family home to be located at 43 Monroe St. —$73,437 for Wilkes-Barre YMCA wellness facility upgrades for the purchase of gym equipment. Wilkes-Barre Township —$205,500 to purchase four 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 regular cab 4×4 dump trucks for the street department. Wright Township —$350,000 for road repair on Terrace Drive and Oak Drive. Wyoming Borough —$130,000 for road repairs. Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
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State College, Cambria Heights schools awarded over $800k from Solar for School funds
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Cambria Heights and State College schools will receive more than $800,000 in state funding to help pay for solar energy projects, Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. announced Tuesday. A total of $836,810 will be awarded from the Solar for School funds — $437,522 to The Cambria Heights School District and $399,288 to the State College School District. Cambria Heights will be installing a 358-kilowatt roof-mounted system at Cambria Heights Elementary. The funds will be used to purchase and install, as well as engineering, administrative operations and maintenance costs. Langerholc said the total price of the project is $875,044 and will result in an average annual savings of $58,989. State College will use its $300,000 towards the installation of a 630-kilowatt photovoltaic system on the roof of Park Forest Middle School. The total project is expected to cost $1.1 million with average annual savings of $79,095. Another $99,288 will be used for Mount Nittany Elementary School, according to the full list of approved projects. 'Solar energy can help school districts reduce their energy costs and save taxpayer dollars,' Langerholc said. 'I'm pleased to help secure funding that will allow schools to cover upfront costs for projects that will provide long-term savings.' The grants were awarded through the Solar for Schools Grant Program, created in 2024 and funded by the 2024-25 funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development that administers many of Pennsylvania's economic development and community improvement programs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
