The PSATS Scholarship Program offers four $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors in PSATS member townships. We need your help spreading the word! PSATS Scholarships can be used to fund any career education opportunity, whether it be a two- or…
Federal Bill to Limit Local Oversite of Broadband Deployment and Right-of-Ways Approved By Congressional Committee
Last week, the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee approve H.R. 2289, American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025, a comprehensive federal permitting and preemption bill covering wireless siting, wireline broadband deployment, cable franchising, and environmental and historic review processes. The bill…
As Cold Arrives, Utility Bill Assistance Available for Low Income Pennsylvanians
With colder weather here, Pennsylvanians who need assistance with their utility bills can now apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The program offers one-time cash grants to qualifying applicants for home heating bills or emergency heating repairs. …
Trump Administration Proposes Revised Fuel Economy Standards
Yesterday, the Trump Administration proposed to revise required fuel efficiency standards for passenger cars and light trucks imposed under the Biden Administration that would have required a transition to primarily electric vehicles by 2031. The existing requirement is that manufacturers…
PA Natural Gas Production Up for Third Quarter
The third quarter Natural Gas Production Report from the Independent Fiscal Office shows natural gas production is up 5.1% over 2024. New wells spud is up by 53 new wells or 84.1% over the prior year. The average Pennsylvania spot…
Gov. Shapiro to Chair Chesapeake Bay Executive Council
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was elected chair of the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council and will lead the collaboration this year for restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The council met yesterday at its annual meeting to approve updates that will guide the…
BUILD Grant Funds Available for Infrastructure Projects
$1.5 billion is available under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. Townships are eligible to apply and would be considered “rural”…
Interested in Hosting PSATS Events in 2026?
In an effort to manage costs and keep PSATS events affordable, we are looking to host as many educational events as possible at township or affiliate member facilities in 2026, but we need your help. If your township building, community…
PUC Accepting Public Comment on Plan to Charge Electric Tariffs on Data Centers, Large-Load Customers
In an attempt to protect existing customers from higher costs due to the expansion of the electric grid to serve new large-load electric customers, including hyperscale data centers, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission published a Tentative Order in the Pennsylvania Bulletin proposing a…
Don’t Miss the December 2025 Digital Edition of the Township News!
FEATURE ARTICLES• Keep It Flowing: PENNVEST Provides Funding Stream for Municipal Water Projects• Wintertime Warriors: Township Crews Prepare for Unpredictable, Changing Winter Weather Patterns• PSATS’ Educational Conference and Exhibit Show: Education, Networking, and Policy• More Than Just Numbers: Elected Auditors…
