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H-GAC Announces

SAVE THE DATE!

August 19, 2010

Hilton Americas - Houston

Register today for you and your colleagues to join us!

For more information about Clean Air Champions visit our Commute Solutions site, or click here

Help us continue to clean Houston's Air by Declaring
Your Action for Clean Air!

Ozone season (March 1 – Nov. 30) has arrived in Houston:
the time when hot temperatures contribute to increased levels of ozone. During this time, the high level of impurities in our air contributes to health issues such as heart disease, asthma and lung cancer.

Let's combat this clean air issue together by showing our
commitment to clean air in the
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Region!

All you have to do is fill out this quick survey and let us know how you're contributing to clean air; whether it be taking your lunch to work or buying a cleaner vehicle -- every bit helps!






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7th Annual Fresh Air Friday Event

If you missed it...

Check out photos from FAF 2010


Local Initiative Projects (LIP) - Counties that participate in vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance programs are eligible for LIP funds. 

The LIP program is administered through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  H-GAC works to broker multi-sponsor projects that will be LIP eligible.  This practice helps the Counties by reducing matching funds, and helps TCEQ by increasing the number of projects.

The Air Quality division of H-GAC hosted a Local Initiative Projects (LIP) Workshop on March 22, 2010. 

Click here for more detail.



Learn more about the current attainment status of the Houston
area and what is being done to continue improving our region's
air quality!

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On October 28, 2009 AMPO staff presented Alan Clark, Director of Transportation and Air Quality, with the National Award for outstanding Collaboration in Metropolitan Planning for the Agency’s NuRide and safety programs. 

In June 2005, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) contracted with NuRide, Inc. to begin an online rideshare program in the Houston-Galveston eight county non-attainment area as a demonstration program. Commuters can use NuRide to find rideshare partners in their area, plan trips online, and earn points for each shared ride that may be redeemed for sponsor rewards. Currently, H-GAC’s NuRide program is one of the largest and most successful virtual rideshare programs in the nation.
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Take advantage of
available TERP funding
and learn more about the program.




Funding Sources Site - In the effort to reduce emissions throughout Texas, the Clean Air Action website now provides the public with information on how to obtain grants and loans for assisting emission reduction. These grants and loans are dispersed to individuals, communities, research teams and other organizations. The Funding Sources site provides company lenders' general descriptions, eligibility requirements, contact information and application due dates.

PROGRAMS

H-GAC Local Public Entity TERP- The Texas Emissions Reduction Plan is program that offers grants and other financial incentives for emission reductions and alternatives to certain components of the current State Implementation Plan (SIP).

Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles -Funding and assistance is
availablefor the retrofit or replacement of corporate or
government fleets using low-emission technologies. For more information contact Clean Cities/Clean Vehicles at 713-993-2423.

commutesolutions logoCommute Solutions - A Smarter way to Work!. Your one-stop for commuting options and employee transportation programs.
Check out the Commute Solutions website and find out how your company can participate.

Clean School BusClean School Bus Houston - Administered by AERCO, this program's mission is to retrofit or replace aging diesel school buses to protect the health of children.

AERCO - Learn how your business can create, trade, buy, or sell emissions credits within the eight-county area to earn potential tax benefits.

smoking vehicle bannerSmoking Vehicle Program - Report smoking vehicles with the on-line form or call 1-800-453-SMOG.

EDUCATION

May 11, 2009 - Workshop on US DOE and EPA Stimulus Funding: See the Tentative Agenda and see new ideas by ICLEI

TERP Overview - Learn about eligibility, how to apply, and funding. You can also visit the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality website for more information.

TERP Applications - Make the application process quicker and easier by looking at the full list of forms needed to apply to the TERP program.

Clean Vehicles & Clean School Bus Programs - Learn more about these new, innovative programs and all of their benefits through the PowerPoint presentation given in our 2009 Stimulus Workshop.

Funding Update from SECO - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has recently issued a funding update for the public. Other information relating to energy conservation can be seen on the Common Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) information table.

The U.S. EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) -- Information from the U.S. EPA website
 

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CLEAN AIR ACTION is a program of the Houston-Galveston Area Council