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Ports Initiative

  • March 13th Advancing EJ in Near-Port Communities Webinar

    The English and Spanish recordings and presentation slides are now available!

    Access the webinar materials

  • Port Emissions Inventories and Reduction Strategies

    • EPA and Port Everglades Partnership: Emission Inventories and Reduction Strategies
  • Resources for Community-Port Collaboration

    Community-Port Collaboration and Capacity Building

EPA's Ports Initiative works in collaboration with the port industry, communities, and all levels of government to improve environmental performance and increase economic prosperity. This effort helps people living and working near ports across the country breathe cleaner air and live better lives. Go to the About EPA Ports Initiative page to learn more.

Technical Resources for Ports

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  • Technical Resources for Ports​
  • Port Operational Strategies
  • Port Emissions Inventory Guidance: Methodologies for Estimating Port-Related and Goods Movement Mobile Source Emissions
  • Assessment of Fuel Cell Technologies at Ports
  • Updated Shore Power Technology Assessment at U.S. Ports (Dec. 20, 2022)

News

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  • Technical Request for Information: Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Clean Ports Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act (open through June 5)
  • March 13th Advancing Environmental Justice in Near-Port Communities Webinar (English recording and slides now available)
  • Updated Shore Power Technology Assessment at U.S. Ports (Dec. 20, 2022)
  • Clean Ports Funding Listening Sessions (Nov. 9 and Dec. 6)
  • Case Study: Developing a Community Action Roadmap to Engage in Port of Wilmington Expansion
  • Ports Initiative Newsroom See More News

Best Clean Air Practices for Port Operations

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  • Best Clean Air Practices for Port Operations​
  • Case Studies: Improving Environmental Performance and Economic Prosperity at Ports and in Near-Port Communities
  • Harbor Craft (HC) Best Practices to Improve Air Quality

Community-Port Collaboration

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  • Community-Port Collaboration
  • Community-Port Collaboration Toolkit
  • Case Study: Developing a Community Action Roadmap to Engage in Port of Wilmington Expansion

Educational Events

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  • March 13th Advancing Environmental Justice in Near-Port Communities Webinar (English recording and slides now available)
  • IRA Clean Ports Funding Listening Sessions (Nov. 9 and Dec. 6)
  • Upcoming and Past Events Related to Ports Initiative​
  • Electrifying America's Ports Webinar: Presentation and Recording Now Available

Funding

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  • Clean Ports program in the Inflation Reduction Act
    • Technical Request for Information: Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Clean Ports Programs in the Inflation Reduction Act (open through June 5)
  • Funding for Ports and Near-Port Communities​
  • List of Funding Opportunities
  • Tips for a Successful Grant Application
  • Overview of DERA Grants Awarded for Port Projects
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Additional Resources
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  • American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Environment Committee 
  • SmartWay Partnership 
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Last updated on May 18, 2023
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