The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation has announced plans to employ $191.2M in state American Rescue Plan Act funding for the purposes of addressing regionalization, water reuse, and resource…
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Tennessee Emphasizes Public Input in State’s First Climate Action Plan
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is on track to issue the Tennessee Volunteer Emissions Reduction Strategy (TVERS), the state’s first climate action plan under the Inflation Reduction…
Tennessee Augments Fast Charge Network With Two Solar Powered EV Stations
Through an agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation has installed two new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in natural areas within the…
ECOS Environmental Justice Workgroup on Evolving EJ Initiatives in Tennessee
ECOS EJ Workgroup welcomed Tennessee DEC to discuss recent environmental justice programs and initiatives.
State Innovation Video 2023: Tennessee Regulatory Dialogue Initiative
Tennessee Files Suit Against 20 PFAS Manufacturers
The State of Tennessee has initiated a lawsuit against major per- and polyfluoroalkyl manufacturers. Other states including California, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Rhode Island have taken similar actions.…
States Celebrate 50 Years of Clean Water Progress
State environmental agencies are bristling with excitement this week over the 50th anniversary of the landmark Clean Water Act (CWA). Read on for a sampling of activities undertaken by Governors…
States Celebrate Earth Day with Parties, Podcasts, Pledges, & More
Happy Earth Day! Of course, every day is Earth Day at the state environmental agencies, but on April 22 each year, states mark the occasion by bringing key accomplishments and…
Tennessee Leads EV Infrastructure Mapping for Southeastern States
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) Office of Energy Programs is leading mapping efforts for the Southeast Regional Electric Vehicle Information Exchange (SE REVI), which has launched a…
Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee Recognized for Air Innovations
The Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies (AAPCA) recognized four states last week with 2021 Best Practices Awards for innovative air programs implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arizona Department…
