Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Cuomo celebrates seven organizations for environmental efforts at annual awards

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo recently applauded the environmental, social and economic efforts of seven organizations at the 12th Annual New York State Environmental Excellence Awards.
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New and retrofitting green construction contributes to economy

The Environmental Defense Fund recently highlighted the growing economic importance of green building, which is contributing billions of dollars to the economy.
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NRDC supports new renewable energy development plan for Mojave Desert

The plan sets out the development of renewable energy infrastructure on public lands in the California's Mojave Desert.
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New York State DEC nixes TMDL trading program

The New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) rejects the trading program for total maximum daily loads (TMDL) for phosphorus.
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NRDC celebrates California's agriculture antibiotics limits

Governor signed legislation to limit antibiotic use in animals to only those who are sick.
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NRDC releases Third Annual Energy Report, celebrates gains in renewable energy reliance

The National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently released its Third Annual Energy Report, titled “A Tectonic Shift in America’s Energy Landscape,” marking historic gains for wind, solar and other renewable sources in the country’s energy market.
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California Assembly approves aggressive Clean Energy Bill

Bill would require half of state's energy to be renewable within 15 years.
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California bill targeting water-main leaks sent to governor's desk

The California State Senate sent SB 555, which aims to prevent water loss at utilities by better managing leakage, to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk late last week. If Brown signs the bill into law, it would tackle water waste at urban suppliers by requiring them to report their losses each year.
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Partnership for a Better Energy Future critical of EPA's Clean Power Plan

The Partnership for a Better Energy Future (PBEF), a group of organizations and trade associations, criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final Clean Power Plan in a release issued on Monday, calling the regulation expansive and far-reaching.
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Solar Energy Industries Association supports EPA's Clean Power Plan

President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Rhone Resch spoke out on behalf of the solar power industy in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan in a statement issued today in advance of the finalized rule’s release.
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IDEA2015 conference puts focus on industry changes

The International District Energy Association (IDEA) is running its IDEA2015: Inspiring the Next Generation conference focusing on urban sustainability, utility of the future and global industry growth and local leadership through Wednesday at Boston’s Hynes Convention Center. Scheduled speakers for the 106th annual conference include C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Head of Energy Initiative Shannon Lawrence and Energy and Open Space Chief of Environment Austin Blackmon.
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Gary Palmer supports Ratepayer Protection Act

Legislation would circumvent the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act.
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House holds hearing on EPA’s proposed ozone regulation

The House subcommittees on Energy and Power and on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed ozone regulation and its potential to affect manufacturing.
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Auction brings in $85 million from CO2 allowances

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction brings cumulative program earnings to $2.1 billion.
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Portman Amendment Seeks To Mitigate Effects of EPA Regulations

Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) submitted an amendment to the Senate Budget Resolution on Tuesday that would enable states to opt out of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations related to the Clean Power Plan (CPP).
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Energy and Power subcommittee evaluate EPA’s proposed Clean Power Plan

The House Energy and Power Subcommittee, led by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), is continuing its review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) Clean Power Plan to determine its legality and resulting expenses for existing power plants.
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