Gulf of Mexico Alliance receives EPA funding for water quality improvement in Louisiana

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) DALLAS, TEXAS (March 27, 2024) – The Gulf of Mexico Alliance recently received a grant for more than $1.4 million from the Gulf of Mexico Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will be used to improve water quality in northeast Louisiana. As part of […]

EPA New England honors 2024 ENERGY STAR Winners in Conn., Mass. and N.H.

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON, MA (Mar. 26, 2024) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proud to honor New England Region ENERGY STAR winners for their outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR Award Winners will be recognized at an event in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, April […]

EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winners in Missouri

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is honoring three ENERGY STAR® partners for their outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR award winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event in […]

EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winners in Iowa

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is honoring two ENERGY STAR® partners for their outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR award winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event in […]

U.S. EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year Award Winners in New York and New Jersey

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NEW YORK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2 is honoring 28 ENERGY STAR® partners for their outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR Award Winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, […]

EPA Honors 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award Winner in Kansas

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 26, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 is honoring one Kansas ENERGY STAR® partner for its outstanding leadership in support of the clean energy transition. ENERGY STAR award winners represent the program’s top partners and will be recognized at an event […]

EPA enforcement action leads to settlement with school bus transportation company for alleged Clean Air Act violations

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (March 26, 2024) – Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reached a settlement with First Student, a company that owns, operates, and stores school buses throughout the United States, including in Connecticut. EPA alleges that the company violated federal clean air standards by allowing buses in […]

EPA Announces 2024 ENERGY STAR Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Energy Efficiency and a Clean Future

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the winners of the 2024 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Awards. These 211 organizations, which represent the top ENERGY STAR program partners, are making significant contributions in support of the clean energy transition. […]

EPA invites applications to serve on advisory council for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 25, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will be seeking applications to serve on the newly established Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions Advisory Council (HBCU-MSI AC). The HBCU-MSI Advisory Council will provide independent advice and […]

Readout from state convening to discuss cybersecurity and the water sector

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – As a follow up to the letter from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan to Governors, on March 21, 2024, Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies and Janet McCabe, EPA Deputy Administrator, […]

EPA partners with 10 communities to foster equitable development strategies to reach environmental goals

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that ten communities will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. Together, EPA and the local communities will pursue development strategies that expand upon existing Brownfields efforts and advance clean […]

EPA partners with Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point to foster equitable Brownfields development strategies to reach environmental goals

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) BOSTON (MARCH 22, 2024) – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point in Maine , will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. Together, EPA and the Passamaquoddy Tribe will pursue development strategies that expand […]

EPA celebrates $3 billion in WIFIA loans, investing in America’s infrastructure this World Water Day

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, March 22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating World Water Day and releasing its 2023 Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) annual report. The report highlights $3 billion in water infrastructure investments across the country. These investments in local communities protect public health and […]

EPA Partners with Austin, Minnesota to Foster Equitable Development Strategies to Reach Environmental Goals

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (March 22, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Austin, Minnesota will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. “Many communities are looking to grow in ways that create economic opportunity and enhance quality of life, while also protecting the […]

EPA Partners with Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Foster Equitable Development Strategies to Reach Environmental Goals

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (March 22, 2024) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Manitowoc, Wisconsin will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities program. “Many communities are looking to grow in ways that create economic opportunity and enhance quality of life, while also protecting the environment,” […]

EPA reaches settlement with Resonac America for illegal import of super climate pollutant at Port of Los Angeles

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Resonac America Inc. to address the company’s illegal import of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at the Port of Los Angeles on four occasions in 2023 and 2024. Resonac America, which is a subsidiary of […]

Biden-Harris Administration finalizes strongest-ever pollution standards for cars that position U.S. companies and workers to lead the clean vehicle future, protect public health, address the climate crisis, save drivers money

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond. These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 […]

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strongest-ever pollution standards for cars will reduce pollution, create jobs, cut costs, and ensure companies and workers lead the clean vehicle future

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized the strongest pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles in history. These standards will avoid more than 7 billion tons of carbon emissions and provide nearly $100 billion of annual net benefits to […]

Statement by EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on National Agriculture Day

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, March 19, 2024, in celebration of National Agriculture Day, EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan issued the following statement: “Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commemorates National Agriculture Day, recognizing the invaluable contributions of America’s farmers and ranchers to our nation and the world. […]

EPA Highlights Nearly $6 Million for Clean School Buses in Pontiac, Michigan

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Pontiac School District in eastern Michigan as recipients of funding from EPA’s Clean School Bus program. The school district will receive up to a total of $5,925,000 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help purchase 15 electric school buses […]

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