EPA Press Releases

• Published on July 10, 2014 - 18:03 GMT

  More than 5,500 buildings to compete in EPA’s Fifth-Annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings/Commercial buildings around the US ...

    More than 5,500 buildings to compete in EPA’s Fifth-Annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings/Commercial buildings around the US are in a race to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Release Date: 07/10/2014 Contact Information: Jennifer …

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• Published on June 12, 2014 - 20:29 GMT

  FRIDAY: U.S. EPA Chief Gina McCarthy to Attend Solar Installation at Residential Home in Long Beach, Calif.

  Release Date: 06/12/2014 Contact Information: Nahal Mogharabi, 213-244-1815, mogharabi.nahal@epa.gov GRID Alternatives provides job training, renewable power to low-income families; meeting follows EPA’s proposal of the Clean Power Plan released last week …

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• Published on June 2, 2014 - 15:52 GMT

  Remarks for Administrator McCarthy, Announcement of Clean Power Plan, Washington, DC

    Remarks for Administrator McCarthy, Announcement of Clean Power Plan, Washington, DC Release Date: 06/02/2014 Contact Information: EPA Press Office press@epa.gov 202-564-4355 WASHINGTON- About a month ago, I took a trip to the Cleveland Clinic. I met a …

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• Published on June 2, 2014 - 14:27 GMT

  EPA Proposes First Guidelines to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants/Clean Power Plan is flexible proposal to ensure a ...

    EPA Proposes First Guidelines to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants/Clean Power Plan is flexible proposal to ensure a healthier environment, spur innovation and strengthen the economy Release Date: 06/02/2014 Contact Information: EPA Press …

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• Published on May 30, 2014 - 16:00 GMT

  EPA Reaches Legal Settlement with Operators of Arecibo Landfill to Reduce Waste and Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Agreement Creates ...

  (New York, N.Y.) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a legal settlement with Landfill Technologies of Arecibo, the municipality of Arecibo and the Puerto Rico Land Authority to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. As part of …

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• Published on May 28, 2014 - 19:40 GMT

  Yale Awarded $1.5 Million EPA Grant for Research on Cleaner Emissions from Cookstoves

    Yale Awarded $1.5 Million EPA Grant for Research on Cleaner Emissions from Cookstoves Release Date: 05/28/2014 Contact Information: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 BOSTON – Yale University is one of only six recipients of EPA grant funding intended to …

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• Published on May 22, 2014 - 19:14 GMT

  Ten New England Organizations Commit to Reduce Food Waste

  The 10 new participants in EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge from New England include: Boston Medical Center, (Boston, Mass.) Colby College, (Waterville, Maine) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, (Boston, Mass.) Fairview Hospital, (Great Barrington, Mass.) …

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• Published on May 20, 2014 - 19:23 GMT

  EPA to Recognize Washington University in St. Louis for Recycling and Food Recovery Programs on Wednesday, May 21

    EPA to Recognize Washington University in St. Louis for Recycling and Food Recovery Programs on Wednesday, May 21 Release Date: 05/20/2014 Contact Information: EPA Region 7 - Kris Lancaster, 913-551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov; Washington University - …

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• Published on May 19, 2014 - 20:25 GMT

  EPA Finalizes Standards to Protect Fish, Aquatic Life from Cooling Water Intakes

    EPA Finalizes Standards to Protect Fish, Aquatic Life from Cooling Water Intakes Release Date: 05/19/2014 Contact Information: Julia Q. Ortiz, Ortiz.Julia@epa.gov, 202-564-1931 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized …

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• Published on April 29, 2014 - 20:23 GMT

  Two oil and gas facilities in Alaska resolve industrial stormwater violations

    Two oil and gas facilities in Alaska resolve industrial stormwater violations Release Date: 04/29/2014 Contact Information: Hanady Kader, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-0454, kader.hanady@epa.gov (Seattle—April 29, 2014) Two Alaska companies have agreed to …

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• Published on April 25, 2014 - 16:31 GMT

  Nine More Colleges or Universities in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri Become New Members of EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge

    Nine More Colleges or Universities in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri Become New Members of EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge Release Date: 04/25/2014 Contact Information: Kris Lancaster, (913) 551-7557, lancaster.kris@epa.gov Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE …

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• Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

  Shawnee, OK, JCPenney Store Places Sixth in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition

    Shawnee, OK, JCPenney Store Places Sixth in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, 214 665-2200 or R6Press@epa.gov Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that …

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• Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

  Two Texas Facilities Are Healthcare’s Best in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition; Hospital in Killeen, office in Woodlands ...

    Two Texas Facilities Are Healthcare’s Best in EPA’s National Energy Star Competition; Hospital in Killeen, office in Woodlands saw greatest energy reductions Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Jennah Durant or Joe Hubbard, 214 665-2200 or …

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• Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:39 GMT

  UNC-Chapel Hill Bioinformatics Building in Chapel Hill, N.C. Named a Top Finisher in Energy Star National Building Competition

    UNC-Chapel Hill Bioinformatics Building in Chapel Hill, N.C. Named a Top Finisher in Energy Star National Building Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main), harris-young. …

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• Published on April 17, 2014 - 20:38 GMT

  South Greene High School and DeBusk Elementary School in Greeneville, Tenn. Named Top Finishers in Energy Star National Building ...

    South Greene High School and DeBusk Elementary School in Greeneville, Tenn. Named Top Finishers in Energy Star National Building Competition Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main), …

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• Published on April 17, 2014 - 19:01 GMT

  Studebaker Elementary School and McCombs Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa, Among Top 10 Energy Saving Schools in the U.S.

    Studebaker Elementary School and McCombs Middle School in Des Moines, Iowa, Among Top 10 Energy Saving Schools in the U.S. Release Date: 04/17/2014 Contact Information: EPA - David W. Bryan, 913-551-7433, bryan.david@epa.gov: Des Moines Public Schools ( …

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• Published on April 10, 2014 - 20:41 GMT

  Charlotte on List of 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings in the United States

    Charlotte on List of 25 U.S. Cities with the Most ENERGY STAR Buildings in the United States Release Date: 04/10/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main), harris-young.dawn@epa.gov ATLANTA – Today, the U …

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• Published on April 10, 2014 - 19:02 GMT

  Boston Ranks 13 on EPA’s List of Cities with the most Energy Star Buildings

    Boston Ranks 13 on EPA’s List of Cities with the most Energy Star Buildings Release Date: 04/10/2014 Contact Information: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017 BOSTON – Today EPA released its annual list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the most certified Energy …

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• Published on April 10, 2014 - 19:01 GMT

  Dallas and Houston Top Cities to Cut Energy with Efficient Buildings

    Dallas and Houston Top Cities to Cut Energy with Efficient Buildings Release Date: 04/10/2014 Contact Information: Joe Hubbard or Jennah Durant at 214-665-2200 or r6press@epa.gov DALLAS – (April 10, 2014) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( …

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• Published on April 9, 2014 - 18:05 GMT

  EPA Honors Four Tennessee Organizations with 2014 Energy Star Awards

    EPA Honors Four Tennessee Organizations with 2014 Energy Star Awards Release Date: 04/09/2014 Contact Information: Dawn Harris Young, (404) 562-8421 (Direct), (404) 562-8400 (Main), harris-young.dawn@epa.gov ATLANTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection …

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