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Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC to Pay $10,150 for Risk Management Plan Violations at Council Bluffs Ethanol Plant

Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb

Meharry Medical College and EPA to Collaborate on Green Initiatives

ATLANTA ? On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will enter into an agreement with Meharry Medical College to support campus greening and sustainability

Ultra-sustainable zHome becomes the first community of WaterSense labeled new homes in the Nation

(Seattle ? Jan. 25, 2012) zHome ? the ultra-sustainable, 10-unit townhome development in Issaquah, WA that is redefining the future of housing ? is also the first community in the Nation in which every home has earned the WaterSense label for new homes

EPA and GSA Recognize Surplus Exchange for Electronics Recycling Certification in Kansas City

Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Jan

EPA Finalizes 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized the 2012 percentage standards for four fuel categories that are part of the agency?s Renewable Fuel Standard program (RFS2)

Three New England Organizations Recognized for Reducing Waste

(Boston, Mass. ? Dec. 14, 2011) ? Three WasteWise partners in New England were recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for outstanding achievements as 2011 WasteWise award winners

EPA Recognizes Manchester High School West on Energy Reduction Efforts

(Boston, Mass.? Dec

Tips for Environmentally Friendly Gifts this Holiday Season

WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering holiday gift-giving tips that will help support a healthy environment this season and all year long

EPA and U.S. Department of Energy to Develop Renewable Energy on the Price's Pit Landfill

(New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy?s National Renewable Energy Laboratory are evaluating the feasibility of developing solar power production on the Price?s Pit Landfill in Pleasantville and Egg Harbor, New Jersey

EPA and U.S. Department of Energy to Develop Renewable Energy on Previously Contaminated Sites; Two Sites in Buffalo Area Among Those to be Assessed for Renewable Energy Projects

(Lackawanna, New York) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy?s National Renewable Energy Laboratory are evaluating the feasibility of developing wind or solar power production on three previously contaminated sites in New York State

EPA and GSA Team Up to Promote Energy Efficiency in Federal Facilities in Boston and New England

(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 17, 2011) ? The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the General Services Administration (GSA) have joined forces to promote the Federal Green Challenge Initiative in New England federal facilities

EPA Releases Guidelines to Ensure Healthy Indoor Air during Home Energy Upgrades/ New protocols protect indoor air quality while enhancing home energy efficiency

WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades to better integrate health protections into energy efficiency programs

EPA Recognizes Staples and State Street as One of Nation?s Top Green Power Partners

(Boston, Mass. ? Nov. 17, 2011) ? Staples, Inc., based in Framingham, Mass., and State Street Corporation based in Boston, Mass., have recently been recognized by EPA as one of the nation?s leading purchasers of Green Power for 2011

EPA Recognizes University of Central Florida as the winner of EPA?s 2011 Energy Star National Building Competition

(ATLANTA ? Nov. 16, 2011) ? At a ceremony today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Gwen Keyes Fleming recognized the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Fla

EPA Sponsors Free Training on Energy Audits and Healthy Home Technologies for Contractors and Home Improvement Workers

PHILADELPHIA (November 16, 2011) - - Attention home improvement contractors and practitioners

EPA Honors 19 Organizations for Leadership in Clean Energy

WASHINGTON ? Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented the 11th annual Green Power Leadership Awards to 19 EPA Green Power Partners across the country

University of Central Florida to be Recognized as the winner of EPA?s 2011 Energy Star National Building Competition

(ATLANTA ? Nov. 15, 2011) ? On Wednesday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Gwen Keyes Fleming will recognize the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Fla. as the winner of EPA?s 2011 Energy Star National Building Competition: Battle of the Buildings

The Governments of United States and Canada Harmonize Approach to Save Energy in Commercial Buildings

WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) have signed an agreement that will create a common platform for measuring and assessing the energy performance of commercial buildings in both countries

National Home Builders Commit to EPA?s New Guidelines for Energy Star Qualified Homes/Over 400 builders pledge to develop the next generation of Energy Star qualified homes in 2012

WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the leading builders across the nation who have already committed to meeting the updated and more rigorous requirements for new homes that earn the Energy Star label in 2012

EPA Region 7 to Participate at National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk Event, Nov. 10 in Kansas City, Mo.

Environmental News NEWS MEDIA ADVISORY (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 7, 2011) - EPA officials will attend the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Trade Talk event at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, Nov. 10

EPA Updates Energy Star Tool to Support Greater Energy Efficiency in Hospitals/ Improving the energy efficiency of America?s hospitals by 10 percent would save $740 million annually in energy bills

WASHINGTON ? Healthcare organizations spend $7.4 billion in energy costs each year. To improve energy efficiency, thousands of hospitals rely on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?s (EPA) Energy Star tools to help track consumption and prioritize facilities for energy upgrades