On November 1, three states and two federal agencies announced a settlement agreement with midstream energy company MPLX LP (MPLX) to strengthen air pollution controls at natural gas processing plants…
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Washington, DC Wins Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge
This week, Washington, DC was chosen as a winner in the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge. As a winner, DC will enter a two-year acceleration program that will provide resources…
Delaware Holds Public Hearing on Proposed ACE Rule
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) held a public meeting October 11 to allow residents to voice their views on U.S. EPA’s proposal to repeal the…
Arkansas Partners with Bipartisan Policy Center to Educate Stakeholders about ACE
This week, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced a partnership with the Bipartisan Policy Center to help educate citizens and the regulated community with an upcoming webinar on U.S.…
DC Signs Bill to Establish Green Bank
This week, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the District of Columbia Green Finance Authority Establishment Act of 2018, making DC the first U.S. city to establish a green…
Wyoming Opens Carbon Capture Integrated Test Center
Last week, Wyoming marked the opening of the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC) which will research carbon capture solutions at the Dry Fork Station coal plant. The facility will host…
New Hampshire Joins Northeast States, Automakers in ‘Drive Change. Drive Electric’ Campaign
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services recently became a state campaign partner in a historic initiative between Northeast States and automakers to increase electric car use throughout the region.…
Connecticut Unveils Plan to Modernize Waste-to-Energy Facility
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced this month its plans to redevelop the Materials Innovation and Recycle Authority (MIRA) facility in Hartford. Connecticut’s largest waste facility,…
Pennsylvania Revives Solar Initiatives to Boost Clean Energy Jobs
Governor Tom Wolf is touting Pennsylvania’s recent actions to boost the clean energy economy through the Solar Energy program and other initiatives. The program will make available $30 million in…
Kentucky Hosts 41st Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment
On October 19-20, 2017, Kentucky held its 41st annual Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment. The two days of discussion and debate examined top issues involving Kentucky’s energy future…
