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Partner Resources

Welcome to Clean Air Partners!  Check out the program resources and links below to help you organize, implement and manage your internal clean air programs.  Please contact the Program Manager to request additional resources not listed.

Outreach Materials

Employer Program Assistance Tools

CAPP-Specific Tools

Other Employer Resource Documents

Employer Resource Links

Air Quality Plans for Central Texas

O3Flex Agreement (2002) - Local government leaders in Central Texas took action early to make sure that Austin remained in compliance with EPA’s 1-hour air quality standard by signing the O3 Flex Agreement with EPA and TCEQ. O3 Flex promises that regional governments and businesses will take voluntary actions to reduce ozone; in return, the EPA will give "credit" for those actions in future regulatory programs, and will do everything in its power to defer nonattainment status.

Early Action Compact (2002) - The region is now concerned with the health-based, more stringent federal 8-hour EPA air quality standard. As of the 2002 ozone season, Central Texas had monitored ozone violations, meaning that we have met the criteria to fail the 8-hour standard. However, in 2003 the EPA offered an innovative option to our region and other “near-nonattainment” areas: The Early Action Compact (EAC).

EAC and O3Flex Progress Reports – semi-annual reports for the status of control measures contained within both air quality plans for Central Texas (via the CAPCOG website).

AirCheckTexas – the state vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program via the DPS website

Best Workplaces for Commuters - A great resource for employers starting commuter programs.  BWC is similar program to the CAPP, but is national with large employers and higher minimum emission reduction requirements.  The Employer Resources Page contains a variety of tools and information helpful in employee commute programs. The Employer Toolkit Page contains a long list of tools and examples to help in development, implementation and promotion of new programs within the workplace.

Blue Skyways Collaborative – a partnership of public, environmental non-profit, private industry and government organizations/groups encouraging voluntary air emission reductions in North America’s heartland.  The collaborative plans/implements projects using innovations in diesel engines, alternative fuels and renewable energy technologies.

Canadian Telework Association - a non-profit telework association dedicated to promoting telework in Canada that provides a variety of telework program resources, in addition to some US teleworking stats.

City of Austin’s Air Quality Program – COA’s AQ Program site offers a wide range of education, outreach and resource materials on local air quality and related issues and information.

COA AQ Publications – available publications put out by the City’s AQ Program for use of local employers
COA Employee Commute Incentives
COA Telework Program – COA’s Telework site offers information and guidance on their internal employee teleworking program

Clean Cities Program – the US Department of Energy’s national website for the Clean Cities Program, which strives to advance the nation's economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption. Clean Cities has a network of volunteer coalitions, which develop public/private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction.

Central Texas Clean Cities – a Central Texas volunteer coalition that develops public and private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction.

Commute Solutions of Central Texas – a coalition of local organizations to educate Central Texas commuters on the benefits of using alternative commute strategies to decrease congestion and improve air quality.  CS also provides Let’s Ride! a free training/assistance program for employers on successfully implementing commute solutions programs

Drive Clean Across Texas Campaign – the nation's first statewide public outreach and education campaign designed to raise awareness and change attitudes about air pollution with a goal is to inspire changes in driving behavior that will help clean up the air in Texas.

EngineOff.org – a site devoted to the locally-enforced limitations on the idling of heavy duty vehicles in Central Texas

EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide – a guide by EPA on the the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles to meet your needs

State Energy and Conservation Office of Texas (SECO) - SECO helps Texas make the most of domestic energy, reduce state and local government energy costs and promote cost-effective clean energy technologies.  SECO's mission is to maximize energy efficiency while protecting the environment.

Employer Energy Savings Information from SECO – tax credits, savings tips/providers, etc.
Useful Energy Links and Resources from SECO

Ozone Action Day Alert Notifications
To receive email notification of Ozone Action Days (OZADs), send a request email to the CLEAN AIR Force.  Another option is to Sign up for email notices directly from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) who forecasts our OZADs. If you're the Employee Transportation Coordinator or the contact for the CAPP, you are encouraged to pass OZAD alerts on to your fellow employees/members.

The Telework Exchange – a public-private partnership demonstrating the value of telework and serving the emerging educational and communication requirements of the Federal teleworker community. The site facilitates communication among Federal teleworkers, telework managers, and IT professionals.

Telecommute Connecticut   A great resource with a plan to outline a proposal to implement a program and more.