Ohio Air Quality Development Authority

Happy Thanksgiving from OAQDA! We’re thankful for our many partners across the state that help us deliver benefits for the state's economy, environment and public health. Read the latest on our Fall activities in our recent newsletter: https://shorturl.at/fow0V ??

Interested in participating in Ohio’s single-family residential solar program? Take 5-10 minutes to complete our brief Ohio homeowner solar survey!? ? While not a formal application, this survey will help inform future program efforts as we prepare to roll out federal funding.? ? ?? https://bit.ly/475YLq5

In the upcoming months, OAQDA will grow our partnerships with professional service providers as we roll out Ohio’s federal funding awards. ??? ? Opportunities include marketing and communications services, technical support services and more.? ? Learn about OAQDA’s procurement opportunities here: https://bit.ly/3NA7kkc

Don’t miss out! Join OAQDA’s mailing list to stay engaged on the latest updates with our clean air programs and federal funding opportunities.? ? ?? https://lnkd.in/g4NT5wfb

This #NationalEntrepreneurshipMonth, we’re highlighting Dry Cleaning World, a family-owned Akron business that worked with OAQDA and supplier Hudson Equipment to replace outdated dry cleaning equipment. ??? ? These upgrades lowered the company’s operating and maintenance costs while also creating a safer environment for employees and customers. Learn more about this project. ?? https://bit.ly/4aDAcC5

Congratulations to Betty Jane’s Best, LLC on their approval for bond financing at this month’s board meeting! ??

OAQDA’s office is closed today in honor of Veterans Day. Thank you to all the brave individuals who serve and have served our country.

OAQDA is looking for new partners to help fulfill our mission of cleaner air in Ohio. Current procurement opportunities include:? ? ? Request for proposals for communications, marketing and public relations services. ? Request for qualifications for investment, underwriting support, tax and financial advisory services. ? Request for qualifications for technical support services.? ? ? Request for letters of interest for potential lender/bond purchasers for energy improvement projects.? ? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3NA7kkc

OAQDA is hiring! ? We are seeking a Project Manager to provide technical assistance, a high standard of customer service and manage an increasing number of project applications for financial assistance.? ? Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gx7ynqtn

Executive Director Christina O'Keeffe joined Upneet Atwal (The Community Preservation Corporation), Todd Nedwick (National Housing Trust) and Dirk Wallace, CPA (Novogradac & Company LLP) to discuss how new federal funding opportunities can be utilized to advance clean technology in underserved communities at the Ohio Housing Conference yesterday. Hosted by Ohio Housing Finance Agency and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, this event brings together developers, government officials, nonprofit leaders and more to discuss affordable housing solutions in Ohio.