This week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced an investment of $14 million of the state’s Volkswagen settlement funds into fully electric bus transit systems across the state. The investment represents…
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ECOS 2018 State Innovation Award Videos
In honor of ECOS’ 25th anniversary, the ECOS State Program Innovation Awards took to the big screen at the 2018 Fall Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Twenty-two states submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs…
ECOS Member Spotlight: David Paylor
Two Minutes with David Paylor, President of the Environmental Research Institute of the States and Director of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality How long have you been the Director of…
Virginia Infographics Highlight 25 Years of DEQ Accomplishments
As Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) marked its 25th anniversary on April 1, it highlighted accomplishments through a series of infographics. A DEQ Dashboard includes brief summaries of work…
Top Ten LEED States Recognized by National Council
On January 31, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the world’s most widely…
Virginia Recognized by U.S. EPA for Property Reuse Achievements at Superfund Sites
Last week, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) received U.S. EPA’s Excellence in State Engagement Supporting Reuse Award for its achievements at three Superfund National Priorities List sites. “This…
Virginia Reports Cleanest Air in Past 20 Years
This week, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality announced that the summer of 2017 was the cleanest ground-level ozone season for the state in at least the last 20 years.…
A Dozen States Express Concern to OMB over CPP Repeal
On July 14, the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington sent a letter to White House Office of Management…
Several States Launch Climate Alliance in Wake of Paris Accord Withdrawal
In response to the announcement last week of a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Accord, several Governors have created a coalition to remain committed to the climate agreement. The U.S.…
Virginia Governor Signs Executive Directive on Carbon Emission Regulations
On May 16, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe signed an executive directive requiring state officials to formulate regulations limiting electricity sector carbon emissions. The move reportedly is a response to President…
