Butler County Communities Benefit from Marcellus Shale, Scialabba Says

June 24, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) today announced more than $400,000 in impact fees paid by Marcellus Shale drilling companies will benefit residents of the 12th Legislative District. In addition to the municipal funding, Butler County will receive more than $1.6 million from the impact fees.

"The Impact Fee supports not only essential local projects but also a broad range of vital environmental initiatives across the state," Scialabba said. "The natural gas industry is a valuable contributor to our economy, driving job creation and supporting the growth of other industries. Today’s announcement reinforces just how important natural gas is to Pennsylvania."  

The following impact fee disbursements in the 12th District were announced:

  • Adams County – $87,443
  • Callery Borough – $1,930
  • Cranberry Township – $145,734
  • Evans City Borough – $7,112
  • Harmony Borough – $4,840
  • Jackson Township – $121,415
  • Mars Borough – $6,752
  • Seven Fields Borough – $11,892
  • Valencia Borough – $2,609
  • Zelienople Borough – $16,672

Under Act 13 of 2012, impact fees are collected from the drilling companies with 60% returned to counties and municipalities affected by drilling. The rest of the money goes into a Marcellus Shale Legacy Fund, a portion of which is provided to counties. The remaining funds are used by the state for emergency response planning, training and other activities; water, storm water, and sewer system construction and repair; infrastructure maintenance and repair; as well as statewide environmental initiatives.

Checks to municipalities are expected to be distributed in early July.