The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is partnering with the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) to install high-efficiency LED lighting at 12 DEM facilities across the…
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Washington Ecology Responds to Congressional Action Blocking Vehicle Pollution Standards
This week, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) sent guidance to vehicle manufacturers in response to recent congressional action aimed at overturning California’s vehicle emissions standards under the federal…
New York Forms Interagency Workgroup on ZEV Adoption & Infrastructure
On Wednesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the formation of a new interagency working group to help increase zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption and expand charging…
Virginia Unveils New Checklist Tool for Environmental Impact Reporting
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has developed checklists to assist in the development of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR Checklist) for Major State Projects and Federal Consistency Certifications (FCC…
Utah Commits to ‘Climate-Positive’ Olympics with Measures on Methane & More
Utah commits to hosting a ‘Climate-Positive’ Olympics by working to improve air quality and environmental health throughout the state.
Illinois Enacts Nation’s 16th Battery Recycling Law
Illinois requires battery producers to fund and manage the collection, transportation, and recycling of portable primary and rechargeable batteries.
Illinois Gets a Charge Out of EVs
Illinois EPA unveiled 16 new EV charging ports, the first to be implemented under the agency’s $82.6 million ‘Driving a Cleaner Illinois’ program.
Connecticut Eyes Clean Hydrogen Roadmap
Connecticut DEEP held a public meeting to discuss the findings of its Draft 2024 Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap.
Maryland Governor Issues Climate-Centered Executive Order
On June 4, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order to advance the state’s 2023 Climate Pollution Reduction Plan (CPPP). The order directs a whole-of-government approach to address climate…
Michigan Hosts 2nd Annual MI Healthy Climate Conference
Michigan EGLE hosts climate conference featuring clean energy announcements and Great Lakes region CPRG PCAPs report.