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Pennsylvania Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Now Accepting Applications

August 31st, 2023

The program offers rebates for the purchase of LED lighting systems, efficient ventilation equipment, and efficient milk pumping and cooling equipment. Rebates are also available for installation costs.

Metaltech Success Story: Two for One Permitting Assistance

August 29th, 2023

The small business out of Dubois, PA needed air quality permitting approval from DEP before purchasing and installing a new oven for manufacturing production needs. Learn how EMAP assisted them in the process.

2023 DEP Small Business Advantage Grant

August 18th, 2023

This grant program is an excellent opportunity for Pennsylvania small businesses to reduce their environmental impact while reducing operating costs, eliminating pollution, and become more efficient.

Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG)

June 30th, 2023

AFIG aims to improve air quality, reduce reliance on imported oil, and promote the use of homegrown alternative fuels.

DEP Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy

August 24th, 2023

DEP has stated that the Interim Final EJ Policy will come into effect as soon as it’s published in the PA Bulletin on September 16. This publication will kickstart a formal public comment period that runs until October 29.

Implications of the AERR Proposed Rule for Small Businesses

August 9th, 2023

The AERR proposed rule aims to tighten reporting requirements for businesses concerning their emissions of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs).

EPA Proposes Rule on Lead-Based Paint Standards

July 20th, 2023

Approximately 39,000 small businesses would be directly affected by this rule. EPA is inviting comments on this proposal.

EPA Proposes Ban on Perchloroethylene

June 27th, 2023

The proposed ban on PCE usage will have a significant impact on small businesses, particularly those operating in the dry cleaning industry.

How Can My Small Business Work with EMAP?

Reach out to us by phone, email, or send us a message through this website. Someone from EMAP will promptly contact you to have a short conversation to figure out the issue at hand. If extensive time will be needed to work through your issue, we may very well ask you to become an EMAP client.

EMAP Assistance with Air Quality Issues

EMAP staff provides Pennsylvania small businesses with air quality technical assistance for issues such as estimating air quality emissions, assisting with permitting forms & applications, and helping with recordkeeping & reporting requirements.

EMAP’s Commitment to Pennsylvania Small Businesses

Assisting small businesses since 1997, EMAP’s award-winning services helps fulfill Section 507 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments and the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act.

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(877) ASK-EMAP

EMAP provides free, confidential assistance to small businesses across the state of Pennsylvania

The Latest Environmental Info

Pennsylvania Agriculture Energy Efficiency Rebate Program Now Accepting Applications

Metaltech Success Story: Two for One Permitting Assistance

DEP Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy

2023 DEP Small Business Advantage Grant

Implications of the AERR Proposed Rule for Small Businesses

EPA Proposes Rule to Lead-Based Paint Standards

Comfy Cozy Cows: D&S Shavings Success Story

Funding Opportunity for Small Businesses: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program

EPA Proposes Ban on Perchloroethylene: Implications for Small Businesses