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.
The team is finalizing the study design, including the EM&V plan and key research questions. Continued collaboration with community partnerships to plan workshops and recruit residents for indoor air monitoring via partner organizations. To address the challenge of sensor placement in locations to minimize the likelihood of damage and or vandalism, we will be using city light poles for mounted sensors. Placement will be informed by mid-campaign snapshot data, as well as community partner input. This approach will also enable collection of pollutant data at the street level.
| BE Pilot | Lead Vendor | Partners | Award Date | Pilot In Field Start Date | Pilot In Field 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 | November 2024 | February 2025 | December 2025 |
