Emap - Environment Management & Assistance Program

a program of SBDC Pennsylvania

Our Results

Since EMAP was launched in 2000, we have provided over 63,000 hours of no-cost  confidential consulting assistance to over 2,500 small business clients - helping them understand and comply with environmental regulations and make their operations more efficient.

Our EMAP consultants have conducted over 1,200 businesses one-on-one site assessments, including evaluating regulatory compliance issues and energy saving opportunities.  From working with businesses to prepare requests for determination and plan approvals to reviewing current energy use and waste disposal practices, we have been able to offer the assistance small busineses need to improve their operations.

Furthermore, EMAP has helped our clients receive over 200 grants and other financial incentives totaling over $4,000,000 to implement cost-saving projects with a guaranteed return on investment.  No wonder so many small businesses turn to EMAP for help.

2011 Consulting Results

  • Assisted 770 small businesses with environmental regulatory compliance issues
  • Conducted 67on-site visits
  • Educated over 450 small businesses about environmental regulations
  • During 2011 EMAP clients received over $950,000 in grant funding for energy and pollution prevention upgrades and new environmental technology development.