The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE) has launched a unique searchable zoning database of municipal ordinances across Michigan that address siting for renewable energy installations. The…
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Nebraska Racks Up Savings on LUST Cleanups through Equipment Reuse Program
The Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy equipment reuse program is yielding savings for Nebraska taxpayers to the tune of more than $5.5 million since its inception 15 years ago.…
New Jersey Pursues Package of Climate Change Regulations
New Jersey is preparing a comprehensive and aggressive set of policies aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to a changing climate. Governor Phil Murphy has issued an Executive…
Maryland Sets Sights on 100% Clean Energy by 2040
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan this week unveiled his plans on clean energy for the 2020 legislative session. The Clean and Renewable Energy Standard (CARES), which aims to set the state…
Colorado Publishes Pioneering Study of Oil and Gas Health Risks
On October 17, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) published a groundbreaking study, Human Health Risk Assessment for Oil & Gas Operations in Colorado. The Journal of…
Texas Offers Emissions Reduction Plan Rebates for Eligible Light-Duty Vehicles
Under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Emissions Reduction Plan, the agency is now accepting applications for its Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program. Grants are available for…
DC Launches ‘DC Solar Stories’ Documentary Web Series
This week, the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) hosted a screening of the first two episodes of the “DC Solar Stories” online documentary series. The series celebrates successes…
Wyoming Video Spotlights Land Reclamation Efforts
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reports that under its leadership, more than 100,000 acres of mine lands across the state are being reclaimed, with nearly 20,000 acres fully…
Wisconsin Aims to Go 100% Carbon-Free by 2050
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order to promote clean energy in Wisconsin. The order requires the Department of Administration to create the Office of Sustainability and Clean…
North Carolina Unveils Sweeping Clean Energy Plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released a draft Clean Energy Plan, as directed by Governor Roy Cooper via Executive Order 80. The plan is intended to…
