Two Northampton County firms received state grant/loan funds for two alternative clean energy projects.

Sycamore Hill Farm Development, LP, was loaned $834,338 for high performance commercial interiors at the Flat Iron building, Bethlehem, part of the firm's LEED Gold neighborhood project. Plans include an energy efficient boiler, fifth floor renovation and second floor retail space. There will be occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting controls, opaque window shades, a rooftop garden and a green roof to reduce storm runoff. The total project cost is $1.668 million.

Great River Energy, LLC, was given a $736,350 grant for a CNG fueling station a short distance from Interstates 78 and 80 in Easton. The 15 dual hose time-fill stations to service passenger vehicles along with medium duty and Class 8 trucks with trailers. The total project cost is $1.8 million.

The Alternative and Clean Energy Program funds are administered by the state Commonwealth Financing Agency.