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SEDA-COG Natural Gas Cooperative’s PIPE Grant Approved

Posted on December 10, 2021 by DNS Admin

Recently, the Commonwealth Financing authority approved the SEDA-COG Natural Gas Cooperative’s PIPE (Pipeline Investment Program) grant application for $105,497 to be used toward purchase and installation of an LNG tank at the Unipar facility in Milroy, Mifflin County.

These funds are to be combined with additional grants to facilitate the purchase and installation of the tank and related piping and equipment by early 2022.

Many areas of central Pennsylvania don’t have access to natural gas delivery pipelines, mainly due to their rural nature. To get natural gas to prospective customers, the only alternative is to deploy a “virtual pipeline” approach – delivery of compressed or liquefied natural gas by vehicle. For Unipar, there’s no pipeline close by, and it would be too expensive to connect to the closest one. Through LNG delivery via the virtual pipeline method, Unipar will save at least 50% over their current cost of propane. With less energy costs, their expansion plans and hiring of additional workers will be made more affordable.

Don Kiel, Executive Director and Secretary, SEDA-COG Natural Gas Cooperative, Inc, says, “We hope that this project will serve as a model for development of similar projects elsewhere in our service area – there are a number of similar regions where this approach could fit.”

Special thanks to Congressman Fred Keller, Sen. Jake Corman, and Rep. Kerry Benninghoff who provided letters of support.

SEDA-COG is a community and economic development agency in Lewisburg and is one of seven Local Development Districts in Pennsylvania. SEDA-COG enhances the quality of life and economic advantage for residents and businesses in the 11 central Pennsylvania counties through its vital partnerships and initiatives.

For more information, please contact Elaine Stauder, communications coordinator, SEDA-Council of Governments, at 570-522-7429 or estauder@seda-cog.org

SEDA-COG… Building Strong Economies & Strong Communities

December 2021 SEDA-COG Board of Directors Meeting

Posted on November 30, 2021February 21, 2022 by DNS Admin

Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the SEDA COG Board of Directors has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 8th at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Union County Government Center.

To join this public meeting via teleconference, please click on the following link:

https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6124697268 and follow the prompts.

To access via telephone, please call +1(470)869-2200 and enter Meeting ID: 612 469 7268. The meeting will be recorded.

SEDA-COG and Red Cross Partner for Disaster Readiness Training

Posted on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 by DNS Admin

News Release November 29, 2021 SEDA-COG and Red Cross Partner for Disaster Readiness Training On December 9, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

SEDA-COG and the American Red Cross are partnering to present a virtual disaster readiness training. During the pandemic, it was discovered that 40 percent of businesses fail following a disaster. With the use of ReadyRating.org, this training will provide the tools for non-profits, businesses of all sizes, and more to become equipped to face any kind of emergencies.

This virtual workshop delivers the means and the contacts for individuals and businesses to work at their own pace to upgrade their level of preparedness. There are tools to enhance already existing emergency plans and to build plans from scratch.

According to ReadyRating.org, “For over 125 years, the American Red Cross has responded to emergencies both large and small, and helped people prepare for them through education and training programs. The Red Cross continuously builds on its experience to proactively deal with emergencies and disasters; this program is a step forward in our ongoing efforts.”

The link to register for this event can be found here: https://seda-cog.org/events/event/webinar-disaster-readiness-training/

If you are not able to make it, there will be another training in the Spring of 2022.

SEDA-COG is a community and economic development agency in Lewisburg and is one of seven Local Development Districts in Pennsylvania. SEDA-COG enhances the quality of life and economic advantage for residents and businesses in the 11 central Pennsylvania counties through its vital partnerships and initiatives.

For more information, please contact Elaine Stauder, communications coordinator, SEDA-Council of Governments, at 570-522-7429 or estauder@seda-cog.org.

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Public Meeting Opportunity Preliminary Findings of Flood Mitigation Studies in Columbia County

Posted on November 16, 2021December 2, 2021 by DNS Admin

The Columbia County Commissioners are holding another round of public meetings for all residents, businesses, and municipal officials to learn more about the Fishing Creek Watershed and West End flood mitigation studies. The meetings will be held at separate locations:

• Tuesday, November 30th starting at 6:30PM – Fishing Creek Flood Mitigation Study
Held in the Large Meeting Room, 702 Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Entrance for the meeting room is at the rear of the building.

• Wednesday, December 1st starting at 6:30PM – West End Flood Mitigation Study
Held at the Bloomsburg Fire Department, 911 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA.

Reservations can be accepted online at https://seda-cog.org/events/event/fishing-creek-flood-mitigation-study/ and https://seda-cog.org/events/event/west-end-flood-mitigation-study/ or by calling, Flood Resiliency Program Analyst Geralee Zeigler, SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) at 570-522-7218.

Individuals who are interested in attending should register for the session independently or for both sessions. SEDA-COG is assisting Columbia County in the grant administration of the studies. Both projects have been financed by grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority and the Department of Community and Economic Development. Matt Vanaskie, Senior Project Manager at Herbert, Rowland and Grubic, Inc. said, “HRG is excited to review progress of the Fishing Creek Watershed flood mitigation study with Columbia County municipalities and residents.

To date our work has focused on understanding flooding and wet weather issues in the County based on available information and stakeholder feedback. At this meeting we are seeking to engage the community again to review noted problem areas and preview development/assessment of strategies and solutions that may mitigate flooding and wet weather issues.” Borton-Lawson’s project Technical Lead, Tom Lawson said, “In this second public meeting we will be presenting an overview of our evaluation of existing flood impacts, results of the public survey, preliminary floodwall concepts, as well as non-floodwall flood mitigation alternatives. Before the formal meeting, we will have maps of the study area on display and team members will be available to answer any questions.”

SEDA-COG is a community and economic development agency in Lewisburg and is one of seven Local Development Districts in Pennsylvania. SEDA-COG enhances the quality of life and economic advantage for residents and businesses in the 11 central Pennsylvania counties through its vital partnerships and initiatives.