Partnership with PA DEP

ETAC partners with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help Pennsylvania businesses achieve and maintain environmental compliance. Through DEP's support, ETAC provides completely confidential assistance to businesses in a variety of industries.

In September 1998, ETAC received a two-year $800,000 grant from DEP to help businesses apply technology like infrared, ultraviolet, microwave and radio frequency energies to improve heating, drying, coating and curing processes. During the following 2 years, ETAC succeeded in working with more than 80 companies to reduce an estimated 8,000,000 pounds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and 140,000 pounds of particulate pollution.

In May 2000, ETAC was awarded an additional $3 million grant to continue assisting businesses in the prevention of air pollution. By testing and evaluating manufacturing processes, ETAC helps businesses reduce air pollution and improve their manufacturing processes.

DEP will subsidize 70% of the cost of the support that ETAC provides to a company. Also, any changes that a company makes with ETAC's assistance may make them eligible for loans through the Small Business Pollution Prevention Loan Account. DEP will provide loans of up to $50,000 for companies with 100 or fewer employees. The loans carry an interest rate of no more than 2% and have a maximum term of 7 years.

In addition to DEP, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Ben Franklin Technology Partners program, and various equipment and coating manufacturers provide support to ETAC.

For more information on ETAC's partnership with DEP or how you can obtain a loan for your business, contact us. Learn more about other ETAC partnerships.