EPA Announces Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants in Kentucky

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) FRANKFORT, KY. (Feb. 28, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that two U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s 2022 ENERGY STAR certification in Kentucky, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Nationwide, 86 […]

EPA Announces $12.5 Million in funding for Environmental Justice Grants Program in the Gulf of Mexico

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  GULFPORT, Miss. (February 28, 2023)– On February 6, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $12.5 Million in funding for Environmental Justice Grants in the Gulf of Mexico. These grants will fund projects in communities adversely and disproportionately affected by environmental and human health harms or […]

EPA Announces Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants in Mississippi

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) JACKSON, Miss. (Feb. 28, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that one U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s 2022 ENERGY STAR certification in Mississippi, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Nationwide, 86 […]

EPA Announces Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants in Alabama

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Feb. 28, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that three U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s 2022 ENERGY STAR certification in Alabama, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Nationwide, 86 […]

EPA Announces Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants in Florida

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tallahassee, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that two U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s 2022 ENERGY STAR certification in Florida, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Nationwide, 86 […]

EPA Announces Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants in Tennessee

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 28, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that five U.S. manufacturing plants earned the agency’s 2022 ENERGY STAR certification in Tennessee, a designation reserved for manufacturing plants in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector. Nationwide, 86 […]

EPA Announces Over $5 Million to California Organizations to Investigate Cumulative Health Impacts of Climate Change on Underserved Communities

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $5 million in grant funding to four California institutions for community-based research to examine how climate change may compound adverse environmental conditions and stressors for vulnerable populations in underserved communities. EPA is awarding more than $21 […]

Biden-Harris administration announces $36.2 million to West Virginia for Water Infrastructure upgrades through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 27, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $36.2 million to West Virginia from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that communities can use to upgrade essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies. Nearly half of the […]

EPA Announces $21M in Research Grant Funding to Investigate Cumulative Health Impacts of Climate Change on Underserved Communities

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $21,410,211 in grant funding to 16 institutions for community-based research to examine how climate change may compound adverse environmental conditions and stressors for vulnerable populations in underserved communities. “Our efforts to address climate change must prioritize the health […]

Biden-Harris administration announces $56.1 million to Maryland for Water Infrastructure upgrades through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) PHILADELPHIA (Feb. 27, 2023) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $56.1 million to Maryland from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that communities can use to upgrade essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies. Nearly half of the funding, […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $130 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Ohio

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $130,620,000 to Ohio from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Ohio communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $28 Million for Pacific Islands for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $2.4 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states, Tribes, and territories through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), including over $28 million for American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. […]

Enduring International Collaboration a Focus of Secretary Haaland’s New Zealand Visit

Published by the Department of the Interior This week, Secretary Haaland visited Aotearoa New Zealand to highlight the United States’ role as a Pacific nation and the importance of international cooperation on addressing climate change and honoring Indigenous communities. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/enduring-international-collaboration-focus-secretary-haalands-new-zealand-visit

Interior Department Proposes First-Ever Offshore Wind Sale in Gulf of Mexico

Published by the Department of the Interior In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to grow America’s clean energy economy, Interior today is proposing the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. Read the full article at: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-proposes-first-ever-offshore-wind-sale-gulf-mexico

EPA Announces $81 Million Loan Supporting Water Supply Resilience in Yucaipa and Calimesa, California

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an $81 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Yucaipa Valley Water District to modernize its recycled water and drinking water facilities and help ensure a dependable water supply in the wake of drought impacts […]

Biden-Harris Administration Reaffirms Scientific, Economic, and Legal Underpinnings of Limits on Toxic Air Pollution from Power Plants

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, EPA is reaffirming the scientific, economic, and legal underpinnings of the 2012 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for power plants, which required significant reductions of mercury, acid gases, and other harmful pollutants. Controlling these emissions improves public health by reducing fatal heart attacks, reducing […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $18M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Address Emerging Contaminants like PFAS in Drinking Water in Idaho

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $18,014,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Idaho. This investment, which is allocated to states and territories, will be made […]

EPA Directs Ameren to Conduct Additional Cleanup Work to Address Elm Point Wellfield Contamination

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invoked the additional work clause of the 2018 Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent (ASAOC) for Operable Unit 4 (OU4) of the Findett Corp. Superfund Site in St. Charles, Missouri. Under the ASAOC, EPA […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $18M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Address Emerging Contaminants like PFAS in Drinking Water in Alaska

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Alaska. This investment, which is allocated to states and territories, will be made […]

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $33M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Address Emerging Contaminants like PFAS in Drinking Water in Washington

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $33,524,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in Washington. This investment, which is allocated to states and territories, will be made […]

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