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There are approximately 1.8 million pieces of construction equipment being used in the United States

A typical bulldozer engine emits as much particulate matter (PM) as over 500 cars

Almost 100 million people live in 225 counties that have violated air quality standards for PM 2.5

Contract Language
The forum has been exploring various contracts that contains language encouraging the use of clean technology in construction. Examples are listed below.

Special Air Quality Notice to Contractors
Air Quality Noise Mitigation    
What Constitutes a Vehicle Retrofit Program - Greater Boston Breathes Better   
Diesel Vehicle Emission Controls, Notice to Contractors - State of Connecticut
Dust Control and Diesel Vehicle Emission Controls - State of Massachusetts

Brief Case Studies
These three examples illustrate what happened when clean construction principles were applied at actual construction sites. 

Central Artery/Tunnel Project (The Big Dig)
I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Improvement
Earthwise Excavation

Presentations Available from EPA Air Innovations Conference
Presentations Available from EPA Air Innovations Conference EPA’s 2005 Air Innovations Conference, held August 24-26 in Chicago , explored new and non-traditional ways of improving air quality, including programs, partnerships, tools, resources, and funding opportunities. Nearly 350 state, local, and federal policy makers attended. The conference featured presentations from leading state and local policy makers about innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and technologies for improving air quality, including efforts such as California ’s appliance standards, New Jersey ’s Renewables Portfolio Standard, and Illinois ’ sustainable energy plan. Additional sessions covered transportation measures, financing options, and next-generation technologies. Presentations and more information from the conference are now available at:

http://www.cleanairinfo.com/airinnovations2005/.