Clean Air Assistance Project
Region
MinnesotaTimeline
2013 - presentAudience
Partners and fundersTopics
Many businesses use outdated equipment that causes high levels of air pollution. Environmental Initiative connects small business owners with the resources and funding they need to replace equipment and reduce their emissions.
We connect small businesses to information, technical assistance, and grant resources for:
- Testing and analysis.
- Equipment costs.
- Installation, including contractor materials and labor.
- Essential staff training on new equipment/processes.
- Commissioning of new equipment.
- Decommissioning of old equipment.
Recent blog posts
Staying true to our values in uncertain times
Environmental Initiative’s power and impact comes from building relationships and bridging across differences. Board chair, Halston Sleets and executive director, Mike Harley share how we're staying true to our mission, vision, and values despite uncertain times.
State lottery dollars were renewed by voters. What comes next?
Minnesota voters extended lottery funding for the environment in November. Explore what this significant investment means for air, land, water, wildlife, and communities statewide.
Environmental Initiative receives $1.1 million grant to reduce diesel emissions
Project Green Fleet recently partnered with three Minnesota-based fleets to submit a funding application that secured just over $1.1 million to replace six diesel vehicles.
Environmental Justice Coordinating Council partnership
Environmental Initiative is partnering with the Public Policy Project’s Environmental Justice Coordinating Council to connect communities and businesses to emission and exposure reduction resources as well as improve air quality and advance environmental justice. Cohorts of African American change-agents provide community education and business outreach for cleaner air. Learn more →
Project Contact
Neighborhood businesses such as printers, dry cleaners, and auto body shops throughout the United States inadvertently pollute the communities in which they are located. Connect with Eben to learn more about the Clean Air Assistance Project.
Eben Kowler
Partnership Manager he/him Email Eben Kowler Office: 612-334-3388 ext. 8119 Cell: 612-851-6940Our Partners
