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Rhode Island to Install LED Lighting at DEM Facilities

June 18, 2025

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…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate

Washington Ecology Responds to Congressional Action Blocking Vehicle Pollution Standards 

June 13, 2025

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…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: emissions, vehicles

New York Forms Interagency Workgroup on ZEV Adoption & Infrastructure

May 30, 2025

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…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: emissions, vehicles

Virginia Unveils New Checklist Tool for Environmental Impact Reporting

May 23, 2025

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…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: infrastructure

Utah Commits to ‘Climate-Positive’ Olympics with Measures on Methane & More 

October 11, 2024

Utah commits to hosting a ‘Climate-Positive’ Olympics by working to improve air quality and environmental health throughout the state.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: air quality, climate, emissions, oil

Illinois Enacts Nation’s 16th Battery Recycling Law

August 16, 2024

Illinois requires battery producers to fund and manage the collection, transportation, and recycling of portable primary and rechargeable batteries.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: recycling

Illinois Gets a Charge Out of EVs

August 8, 2024

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.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: vehicles

Connecticut Eyes Clean Hydrogen Roadmap 

August 2, 2024

Connecticut DEEP held a public meeting to discuss the findings of its Draft 2024 Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: environmental justice, resiliency

Maryland Governor Issues Climate-Centered Executive Order

June 14, 2024

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…

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Michigan Hosts 2nd Annual MI Healthy Climate Conference

May 24, 2024

Michigan EGLE hosts climate conference featuring clean energy announcements and Great Lakes region CPRG PCAPs report.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: climate

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