Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean Up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:49:56 +0000

EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law, improving transparency and accountability to clean up PFAS contamination in communities WASHINGTON — Today, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking another step in its efforts to protect people from the health risks … [continued]

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1st Projects Receiving Clean Energy Manufacturing Investments in America’s Industrial & Energy Communities

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:08:44 +0000

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports New Projects Building Grid Transformers, Manufacturing EV Chargers and Solar Components, and Processing Critical Minerals, Helping Revitalize Local Economies with Clean Energy Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released details for 35 projects across 20 states that voluntarily shared … [continued]

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$95 Million for Water Resources & Ecosystem Health

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:43:33 +0000

Albuquerque, New Mexico — During remarks at the National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration in Albuquerque today, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the availability of up to $95 million through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for projects to bolster water resources, advance ecosystem health and support resilience in … [continued]

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Wildfire Resilience Funding, Native Seed Supply from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 03:31:15 +0000

Athens, Georgia — Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget Joan Mooney was in Georgia today to highlight how President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is supporting wildland fire management. During a visit to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at the University of Georgia, Principal Deputy Assistant … [continued]

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Historic $8.8 Billion Home Energy Rebate Programs to Lower Utility Bills

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:25:01 +0000

A Dozen States Have Applied for Home Energy Rebates Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Helping Households Across the Nation Receive up to $14,000 for Energy Efficient Home Upgrades, Slashing Home Energy Bills and Building Up a Local Clean Energy Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of … [continued]

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U.S. EPA Paves the Way for Clean Buses at Fairfax County Public Schools

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:24:38 +0000

Clean School Bus grant brings green future to school transportation. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) celebrated one of EPA’s first Clean School Bus grants under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law being awarded to Fairfax County Public Schools during … [continued]

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U.S. DOE Releases New Report Outlining Solutions to Meet Growing Electricity Demand

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:23:44 +0000

President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Equips Utilities and Power Providers With a Suite of Tools to Meet Increasing Demand, While Keeping Costs Affordable for Consumers, Cutting Emissions and Ensuring Reliability Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today outlined a wide array of solutions to address increased electricity demand … [continued]

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New U.S. DOE Report on Accelerating Deployment of Grid Solutions to Lower Costs & Improve Reliability

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:34:24 +0000

DOE Releases New Report on Accelerating Deployment of Grid Solutions to Lower Costs and Improve Reliability WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, focused on unleashing the potential of advanced grid solutions. “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Innovative … [continued]

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Historic Milestones, New Actions for Clean Energy on Public Lands in USA

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:12:32 +0000

WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration yesterday announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden’s goal of creating a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland yesterday announced that the Department has … [continued]

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Biden–Harris Administration Announces $180 Million Investment in School Energy Infrastructure as Part of Investing in America Agenda

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 02:25:42 +0000

Funding Supports K-12 Public Schools for Energy Upgrades that Lower Costs and Create Healthy Learning Environments WASHINGTON D.C. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, today the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize, which will award $180 million to districts … [continued]

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