With a funding opportunity announced this week, the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is working to bring solar energy to low-income residents. DOEE announced the availability of $100,000…
Archives for May 2016
New Mexico Training Communities on Brownfields
In order to help communities better understand the opportunities presented by brownfields, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED), in conjunction with the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program at Kansas State…
Nebraska Governor Commends DEQ for Customer-Friendly Practices
The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) last week received praise from Governor Pete Ricketts for its work in offering online permitting to customers. In his weekly column, Ricketts commended…
SCOTUS Denies Corporate Appeal, Sustaining $236M MTBE Verdict for NH
After more than a decade of litigation by New Hampshire (NH) versus Exxon, et al., the U.S. Supreme Court this week declined to take the company’s appeal of a $236…
Georgia’s Clean Air Force Offers Tips for Cleaner Air and a Greener Wallet
In recognition of national Clean Air Month, the Clean Air Force of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division is encouraging motorists to learn about the many ways to help improve air…
Wyoming DEQ Releases Revision of Oil and Gas Guidance Document
On May 12, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the 8th update to the Oil and Gas Production Facilities Permitting Guidance (O&G Guidance) after conducting extensive stakeholder outreach. Since…
Arkansas Offers Education Programs on Waste and Watershed Management
The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) offers a variety of educational programs for educators, communities, and businesses. These include scheduled programs on solid waste management – including waste prevention,…
MPCA, U.S. EPA Reach $1.5 Million Settlement with Sugar Beet Processor
On May 12, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and U.S. EPA announced a settlement with the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative over water and air quality pollution violations. The…
Utah Lawnmower Exchange Reduces Emissions, Builds Goodwill with Public
A Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) lawn equipment discount and exchange held April 23 sold 944 discounted electric lawn mowers and 732 electric trimmers within minutes of online registration…
DDOEE Launches Innovative Program to Incentivize Green Infrastructure
The D.C. Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is working to develop and implement the cutting-edge $12.75 million Stormwater Retention Credit (SRC) Purchase Agreement Program. The program will give property…
