Clean Air Assistance Project
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Many businesses use outdated equipment that causes high levels of air pollution.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
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 Initiative helps local lawn care business go electric
Parkway Lawn Service in Minneapolis has transitioned from gas-powered to electric lawn equipment, significantly reducing emissions and improving environmental health.
Clean Air Minnesota earns spot as finalist for Harvard’s Roy Family Award
Clean Air Minnesota is a finalist for the 2024 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership from Harvard University's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. This recognition highlights our collaboration to reduce air pollution and enhance environmental quality through innovative, voluntary efforts.
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
