The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers' Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP) is a no-cost, confidential statewide service for small businesses. We can help you with environmental compliance concerns as well as assist you in your efforts to "green your business".

How Does EMAP help small businesses?

By calling our toll-free, confidential hotline, you can speak with one of our consultants about your compliance or energy efficiency questions.
Call 877-ASK-EMAP for fast, accurate answers to your environmental questions.

You can also send your questions via email:

Energy Efficiency: EMAP has conducted over 500 free energy audits for businesses in Pennsylvania. Starting with an assessment of your utility bills, we will evaluate your cost-saving opportunties.

Environmental regulatory & permitting requirements: EMAP has helped hundreds of small businesses across Pennsylvania prepare and submit the necessary permits and approvals to maintain and expand their operations. We can help you determine which regulations apply to your particular facility.

New Environmental/Energy Technology Development: EMAP provides assistance with development and commercialization of energy and environmental technology.

Waste minimization and pollution prevention: EMAP can conduct a waste audit at your facility, and help determine which materials can be recycled or reused to reduce your waste displsal costs.

Finding sources of financing: EMAP has successfully helped businesses obtain more than $2 million in grants for their energy efficiency, technology, recycling and other operations.

Strategies for greening your business *NEW!*: Responding to the needs of our clients, EMAP recently introduced the Buidling Block to Greening Your Business, tailored to small businesses.

ENVIRONMENTAL HOTLINE: EMAP provides fast, confidential answers to your questions