As part of his plan to secure Hazleton’s financial future, Mayor Lou Barletta today unveiled plans for the city to invest in the construction of a 5-megawatt solar power plant that will provide some of the electricity the city consumes each year.

“Hazleton will become the first city in Pennsylvania to provide its own power through a solar power plant,” Mayor Barletta said. “This project will bring the City of Hazleton to the forefront of renewable energy production. The city, which was once a capitol of anthracite coal production in the United States, will become a leader in green energy.”

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The Hazleton solar power plant would be placed on about 40 of the 200 acres of land the city owns at the airport. It will be a 5-megawatt plant. That’s enough to power 725 average American homes for an entire year.

Clean, green solar power generated at the Hazleton plant will be sent into the grid, where it will power City Hall, our streetlights, and other city property. Because the plant is rated at 5 megawatts, it will only be able to provide a part of the electricity requirements of the city.

HPT buses to begin using depot Tuesday morning

(HAZLETON, PA – MONDAY, NOV. 16, 2009) – Officials from the City of Hazleton, led by Mayor Lou Barletta, joined state Sen. Ray Musto and mayors, township supervisors and representatives from surrounding communities to cut the ribbon and open the Church Street Station, the new intermodal transportation center in Downtown Hazleton.

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Also joining in the celebration were other federal and state officials and representatives of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and the economic development agency CAN DO.

Monday’s event marked the grand opening of the $12 million first phase of the long-awaited intermodal project.

The City of Hazleton will be making improvements on Diamond Avenue and Locust Street with a $255,058 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-R).

The City will be repairing Diamond Avenue from Church to Broad streets, and Locust Street from Diamond Avenue to Maple Street.

Download a PDF that describes the Diamond Ave./Locust St. project: CDBG-R Substantial Amendment, spreadsheet for reporting proposed CDBG-R activities, signed and dated certifications, and a signed and dated SF-424. 

Dear friend,

Let me begin by saying, "Welcome."

It is truly my honor to welcome you as a guest to our city today, in the most promising of times.

We are sure that you will find this web site to be symbolic of our dedication to making every effort possible to ensure Hazleton realizes its fullest potential.

The goals of this web site are many and varied.

First, it provides city residents with an insight into their local government and a way for them to see what we are trying to accomplish to make life even better.

Second, it welcomes visitors from around the world who are seeking information on the city of Hazleton. Whether you are looking to our past, our present, or our promising future, it is my sincere hope that this site meets your need for information about our area.

Third, but certainly not last, is Economic Development. Indeed, this site was funded entirely by grants awarded to the City's Office of Economic and Community Development.

The extensive Economic Development section of this site serves as our outpost on the Internet welcoming new, exciting business opportunities. If you are seeking information on locating your business in the Greater Hazleton Area of Northeastern Pennsylvania, please review that section and do not hesitate to call me personally to discuss your needs.

As mayor, I promise to do everything possible to maintain Hazleton's lead in community, friendship, support, technology and economic adventures.

May this web site serve as a signal to residents of our area that the City of Hazleton takes seriously its role in ensuring that our area competes on a global level in the 21st century.

I hope you enjoy your visit to our web site.

Sincerely,

Louis J. Barletta
Mayor
City of Hazleton