How can residents protect the environment from the safety of their own homes during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has released a series of “at home”…
Energy
Nebraska Presents Energy Conservation Webinars
The Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy (NDEE) is presenting two energy conservation webinars — one on May 20 focused on Commercial Lighting Provisions, and one on June 3 focused…
New Jersey to Invest Nearly $45 Million in Electrification of Transportation Sector
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced plans to invest nearly $45 million to reduce greenhouse gases produced by the transportation sector, thanks to funds from the national…
Wisconsin Features Interview with the Daughter of Earth Day Founder
In celebration of 50 years since the launch of Earth Day, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is featuring an interview with Tia Nelson, the daughter of the late Senator…
Wyoming Poised to Join North Dakota in Providing National CCS Program Template
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality’s request to directly implement a Class VI permitting program for carbon capture and storage injection wells has taken a significant step forward. On April…
Michigan Launches Unique Renewable Energy Ordinance Database
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) has launched a unique searchable zoning database of municipal ordinances across Michigan that address siting for renewable energy installations. The…
Nebraska Racks Up Savings on LUST Cleanups through Equipment Reuse Program
The Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy equipment reuse program is yielding savings for Nebraska taxpayers to the tune of more than $5.5 million since its inception 15 years ago.…
New Jersey Pursues Package of Climate Change Regulations
New Jersey is preparing a comprehensive and aggressive set of policies aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate. Governor Phil Murphy has issued an Executive…
Maryland Sets Sights on 100% Clean Energy by 2040
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan this week unveiled his plans on clean energy for the 2020 legislative session. The Clean and Renewable Energy Standard (CARES), which aims to set the state…
Colorado Publishes Pioneering Study of Oil and Gas Health Risks
On October 17, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) published a groundbreaking study, Human Health Risk Assessment for Oil & Gas Operations in Colorado. The Journal of…
