Utah commits to hosting a ‘Climate-Positive’ Olympics by working to improve air quality and environmental health throughout the state.
Energy
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.
Texas Hosts Annual Environmental Trade Fair and Conference
TCEQ hosted their Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, during which attendees from across the environmental sector joined agency staff for learning and development opportunities.
Michigan to Launch Renewable Energy Academy
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) recently announced the planned Michigan Renewable Energy Academy (REA), a one-stop shop where communities can receive technical assistance and support…
Ohio Launches Solar Energy Program for Disadvantaged Communities
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) and Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) announced last week that they will partner to administer a $156M program to expand the use…
Montana Funds Energy Infrastructure and Electric Grid Resilience
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is requesting applications for approximately $13.7M in grant funding for Energy Infrastructure Grid Resilience projects, such as battery storage and fire prevention systems,…
