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Celebrate the Environment: Look for the Energy Star, the Gift that Keeps on Giving
(11/20/08) This holiday season you can give a gift that is green in more ways than one. With Energy Star labeled products, you are helping someone save money on their energy bill and protect the environment by fighting climate change
Student Brain Power Wins EPA Grant for MIT Design of Alternative Energy Systems
(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 20, 2008) ? Students at MIT working on designing a system that creates power using solar heat and methane gas received one of 49 national EPA grants which are helping programs that protect the environment and are economically profitable
Changing the Climate: Looking Toward a More Cost Effective, Energy Efficient Future
(Washington, D.C. ?Nov.18, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy are helping states lead the way in an effort to promote low cost energy efficiency
Report Lists Environmental Progress
(11/18/08) A new report has been released that describes EPA?s environmental and financial progress over the past year
International Partnership Opens Doors to Methane Reductions in India
(11/17/08) At an event in Ranchi, India, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in cooperation with the Government of India and other U.S
Rockwell Collins of Coralville, Iowa, Receives Top Honor at EPA Region 7's 2008 Performance Track Member Conference
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 13, 2008) - A global aerospace and defense manufacturer's operations in Coralville, Iowa, has received the top honor at EPA Region 7's 2008 Performance Track Member Conference
Texas student researchers receive EPA grants
People, Prosperity and the Planet program focuses on sustainable energy solutions (Dallas, Texas ? November 13, 2008) Protecting the planet through innovative designs has earned grants from the Environmental Protection Agency for two Texas student research teams
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville teams receive EPA grants
People, Prosperity and the Planet program focuses on sustainable energy solutions (Dallas, Texas ? November 13, 2008) Protecting the planet through innovative designs has earned grants from the Environmental Protection Agency for two teams at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Missouri University of Science and Technology Student Teams Receive $20,000 in Design Grants from P3 Awards Program
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 13, 2008) - Two teams of students from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) in Rolla will each receive $10,000 grants from the U.S
Rollout of Environmental Manual for Biodiesel Facilities
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 13, 2008) - EPA Region 7 has developed a user-friendly manual that identifies environmental regulatory rules and requirements for the construction and operation of biodiesel production facilities. Region 7 Administrator John B
San Benito wins Texas renewable energy project of the year honors
Solar array to show potential of renewable energy along US-Mexico border (Dallas, Texas ? November 13, 2008) The City of San Benito, Texas, has received the Texas renewable energy project of the year award for the solar array that will help power its new water treatment plant
Booth Planned for NAFB Trade Talk Event
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 5, 2008) - EPA officials will attend the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event in Kansas City Thursday, Nov. 13. Attendees will be available for news interviews in Booth 70
Blue Skyways bringing cleaner air to Alamo City and America?s heartland
EPA recognizes San Antonio?s clean air efforts as model for other cities (Dallas, Texas ? October 30, 2008) The Environmental Protection Agency is touting the San Antonio area?s clean air efforts as a model for other cities throughout the heartland
San Francisco group recognized for Lifecycle Building innovation / U.S. EPA announces winners of the second annual Green Building Design Competition
(10/30/08) SAN FRANCISCO - During a ceremony at the WasteWise/National Partnership for Environmental Priorities Conference in Washington, D.C., the U.S. EPA recognized a Bay Area group among the winners of the second annual Lifecycle Building Challenge 2 competition
Innovation Pays: N.H. and R.I. Projects Net $275K Grants
(Boston, Mass. ? Oct. 30, 2008) ? The New Hampshire Dept
Coming to a Store Near You: More Energy Efficient Televisions
(Washington, D.C. ? Oct. 30, 2008) With the holiday season just around the corner, consumers will now have more energy efficient choices when shopping. Starting November 1, televisions meeting EPA?s new, more comprehensive energy efficiency specification will be available in stores nationwide
EPA Announces Winners of the Second Annual Lifecycle Building Challenge
(Seattle, WASH. ? October 29, 2008) During today?s ceremony at the WasteWise/National Partnership for Environmental Priorities Conference in Washington, D.C., EPA recognized the winners of the second annual Lifecycle Building Challenge 2 competition
Norwalk Company Charged Up as Part of ?Green Power? Program
(Boston, Mass. ? Oct. 28, 2008) - A Norwalk, Conn. company was recognized this week for its voluntary efforts to address climate change by purchasing green power and helping advance the development of the nation?s green power market
Blog Question of the Week: What are your energy vampires?
(10/27/08) Ever wanted to tell EPA what you thought on an environmental topic? Each week, you have your chance in the EPA blog, Greenversations. Each question is an open-ended blog entry; please share your thoughts as comments
U.S. EPA awards Northern California family farm Green Power Leadership Award / Lundberg Family Farm?s commitment avoids emissions equivalent to 600 cars on the road per year
Lundberg Family Farm?s commitment avoids emissions equivalent to 600 cars on the road per year SAN FRANCISCO ? The U.S
U.S. EPA awards two Silicon Valley companies Green Power Partner of the Year
Cisco, Intel combined commitment avoids emissions equivalent to 220,000 cars on the road per year SAN FRANCISCO ? The U.S
Bellingham, Washington and Oregon State University are 2008 Green Power Leadership Award Winners
(Seattle, Washington ? October 27, 2008) Today, two leaders in the Northwest are recognized for their investment in renewable resources
Park City's Powdr Resorts cited as a Green Power Leader
Ski resort operator's green power purchases account for 100% of electricity use (Denver, Colo.-- October 27, 2008) Powdr Resorts has been selected as a Green Power Award winner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Boulder's WhiteWave Foods a Green Power Leader
Company's green power purchases account for 100% of electricity use; saves CO2 equivalent of 13,000 cars (Denver, Colo.-- October 27, 2008) WhiteWave Foods Company has been selected as a Green Power Partner of the year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Growing the Green Power Market: Sixteen Organizations Flex Their Green Muscles
(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 27, 2008) It?s expected that the Philadelphia Phillies have the power to hit the ball out of the park
Is Your Energy Bill Scary?
Slaying Energy Vampires Can Save Americans Millions
(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 27, 2008) This Halloween, watch out for lurking energy vampires. These are the electronics and adapters that consume electricity when they are not being used. Power adapters and phone chargers are easy vampires to spot, and also easy to slay
Cleaner New Generation of Outdoor Wood Heaters is Good News for New Englanders
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FROM THE SOUTHEAST AND PUERTO RICO MEET TO GO GREEN
(Atlanta, Ga. ? October 22, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Spelman College, with support from the National Wildlife Federation, will host the 2008 Collegiate Environmental Sustainability Conference on October 23-24, 2008 at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia
Autumn Alchemy: Converting Red and Gold into Green
(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 21, 2008) With frost tickling the pumpkin patch and red-and-gold leaves carpeting the land, there's no question what time of year it is. Fall heralds the start of cooler weather, making it prime time to hunker down and assess your environmental footprint