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EMAP is a specialized consulting service of the PA Small Business Development Centers. We provide free and confidential environmental compliance assistance to small businesses in Pennsylvania.
Our EMAP consultants will help you understand and comply with regulatory requirements and help you make your operation more efficient and cost effective.
Success Stories
EMAP Helps Gate 7 Achieve ISO 14001
After starting a branch facility of Gate 7 three years ago, John and Clare Reay needed assistance turning their manufacturing plant into an environmentally-friendly one. With advice from the SBDC, Gate 7 was able to achieve an ISO certification in environmental management.
Complying with Anti-Idling Laws with EMAP's Assistance
The owners of B.D. Propst Trucking turned to EMAP for help purchasing an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) to reduce fuel comsumption and comply with new anti-idling laws.
Farm Produces Quality Hay Using a Renewable Fuel
EMAP helped Heidel Hollow Farm obtain a USDA Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant which will subsidize almost $20,000 in overall project costs to upgrade their hay compression system from oil to corn-fired - saving them an estimated $10,000 annually in energy costs!
Hardware Store Goes "Off the Grid"
Matriko Hardware's newly installed geothermal unit has eliminated the use of 1,154 gallons of fuel oil a year saving Matirko Hardware just under $3,000 annually in energy costs.
Philadelphia Manufacturer Saves on Energy Costs
Small business owner Andrea Levin of Penn Scale Manufacturers requested assistance from the Pennsylvania SBDC’s Environmental Management Assistance Program to find ways to reduce energy costs and improve the business’environmental footprint.
Machine Shop Becomes More Efficient and Reduces Costs
The Hermance Machine Company, a client of the Lock Haven SBDC, has taken advantage of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Small Business Advantage grant to install money saving energy efficient upgrades.
Recent News
EMAP Clients Awarded P2/E2 Grants
Six small businesses working with EMAP were recently awarded a total of $36,485 in DEP Small Business Advantage Grant funds to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs at their business.
New Storm Relief Grant
DEP announced a new grant available for small businesses in counties impacted by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Funds are available for energy efficiency and pollution prevention improvements.
DEP Appoints Small Business Ombudsman
Jay R. Moyer was recently appointed as the new Small Business Ombudsman at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Mr. Moyer has extensive government and small business experience.
EMAP Intern Presents Research at Clean 2011
EMAP Intern Joanne Lee, learned about dry cleaning from Dale Kaplan of Kaplan's Careful Cleaners and was invited to present her research on alternative solvents and technologies at Clean 2011.
New Regulations for Recycling Electronics
The Covered Device Recycling Act, Act 108 of 2010, includes new requirements for manufacturers, retailers, and recyclers of electronic devices such as computers, monitors, laptops and televisions.
Sawdust Now Reportable on Annual Tier II Inventory Reports
Sawdust is now classified as hazardous due to explosion and physical health hazards and must be reported on Tier II report if the 10,000 pound threshold is exceeded.
Big Savings for EMAP Clients!
EMAP clients win big ... 44% of the DEP Small Business Advantage grants awarded statewide go to EMAP clients!