The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has $1.8 million available for a new grant and financing opportunity, the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program, that is designed to help local governments become more energy efficient and reduce energy costs. The deadline […]

Gov. Josh Shapiro has tasked DCED to develop a comprehensive Housing Action Plan through Executive Order 2024- 03. This new plan will propose strategic planning initiatives and policies to tackle the commonwealth’s housing shortage. DCED is now asking for feedback from […]

As part of National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourage townships to invest in readiness and prepare to quickly withstand or recover from potential disruptions.  To […]

Time is running out to apply for PSATS’ Award Programs! The deadline for the following four award programs is January 31: – President’s Leadership Awards recognize one outstanding supervisor and one manager or secretary. – Citizen Communication Awards recognize the work townships do […]

The December 2024 digital edition of the Township News is available now! In this issue’s cover story, learn how drones can be a helpful tool for townships, from infrastructure inventory and inspections to public safety investigations. Additional articles in this edition:• provide tips […]

Want to know more about grid-scale solar installations? On Monday, December 9, noon-1:30 p.m., PSATS will host a free webinar focusing on the current landscape of utility-scale solar farms in Pennsylvania and how townships can address them through ordinances. In the first […]

The Pa. Public Utility Commission provided a reminder that most electric utilities will adjust electric generation prices charged to non-shopping customers effective December 1. These changes are for the generation and supply charge for energy and is the utility’s “Price to Compare” (PTC). […]

The state Department of Community and Economic Development opened its new $10 million PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program to develop mixed-use projects with a residential housing component. Townships can apply through December 6, 2024, for mixed-use site development, conversion projects, and/or rehabilitation […]

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) opened its first round of applications for $1.16 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) grants to provide high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved Pennsylvanians at affordable rates. Applications will be […]

The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants until November 30, 2024. Grants may be used towards project costs between $25,000 to $1,000,000. No match is required for this program!    Grant funds may be used toward projects that improve the […]