This week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced an investment of $14 million of the state’s Volkswagen settlement funds into fully electric bus transit systems across the state. The investment represents…
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Wyoming and U.S. EPA Sign MOA on State’s Self-Audit Law
On October 26, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and U.S. EPA entered into a Memorandum of Agreement to establish procedures and policies for administration of the Wyoming Audit…
ECOS Comment Letter on the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule
This letter to U.S. EPA details ECOS’ comments on the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks.
Washington, DC Wins Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge
This week, Washington, DC was chosen as a winner in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge. As a winner, DC will enter a two-year acceleration program that will provide resources…
Delaware Holds Public Hearing on Proposed ACE Rule
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) held a public meeting October 11 to allow residents to voice their views on U.S. EPA’s proposal to repeal the…
Arkansas Partners with Bipartisan Policy Center to Educate Stakeholders about ACE
This week, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced a partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center to help educate citizens and the regulated community with an upcoming webinar on U.S.…
ECOS 2018 State Innovation Award Videos
In honor of ECOS’ 25th anniversary, the ECOS State Program Innovation Awards took to the big screen at the 2018 Fall Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Twenty-two states submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs…
Oregon and U.S. EPA Partner to Monitor Air Quality
U.S. EPA this week awarded $314,375 to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to support air monitoring programs. Among other activities, the grant will help DEQ operate two air…
Kentucky Uses FLIR Camera to Detect Air Pollution
Air quality inspectors at the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (KY EEC) are using a Forward Looking Infrared camera (FLIR) purchased with a grant from U.S. EPA in 2015 to…
Mississippi Funds New School Buses, Conditions Awards on Anti-Idling Policy Adoption
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has awarded $295,920 to 17 school districts to apply to the purchase of new school buses for the upcoming school year. The rebates…
