Air Quality Monitoring

Pilot Objective

To collect hyperlocal granular air quality readings in select EIEC neighborhoods across the city of Chicago. Target locations for this pilot include Pilsen, Little Village, and the Southeast side of Chicago. Monitoring will run throughout 2025 with data being accessible on a monthly basis. The goal is to identify where the need for electrification is greatest and where to prioritize investments to improve public health and quality of life.

Pilot Status

The contract is to be signed the week of December 9, 2024. Kickoff is expected to occur the week of December 16, 2024.

Schedule

BE Pilot Lead Partner Partners Intent to Bid RFP Issued Proposals Due Award Date Pilot Launch Pilot End Date
Air Quality Monitoring RHP Risk Aclima, Clarity, Purple Air, UIC, UIUC, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Southeast Environmental Taskforce, Pilsen Environmental Rights and Reform Organization, Alliance of the Southeast March 15 June 12 July 16 Q3/2024 Q1/2025 Q4/2025