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.
Air
Colorado Blog Sheds Light on Wildfire Activity
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment is keeping the public apprised of the location of wildfires and how they’re impacting air quality in its updated Colorado Smoke Blog.
Washington Proposes Rulemaking on Electricity Markets
On June 28, the Washington Department of Ecology proposed rule changes to the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) to ensure the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity imported…
Maryland Governor Issues Climate-Centered Executive Order
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…
Michigan Hosts 2nd Annual MI Healthy Climate Conference
Michigan EGLE hosts climate conference featuring clean energy announcements and Great Lakes region CPRG PCAPs report.
Massachusetts Invests in Air Monitoring Sensor Expansion
MassDEP funds deployment of air quality monitors and shares real-time data.
Texas Hosts Annual Environmental Trade Fair and Conference
TCEQ hosted their Environmental Trade Fair and Conference, during which attendees from across the environmental sector joined agency staff for learning and development opportunities.
States Observe Air Quality Awareness Week
ECOS member agencies spotlight a variety of air quality activities as part of Air Quality Awareness Week 2024. This year’s theme: Knowing Your Air.
Colorado Developing NOx Reduction Rules for Upstream Oil & Gas Operators
The Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment has established a steering committee to support the development of rules that will apply to upstream…
Texas Awarding Grants under the Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY)
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is now accepting applications for the Seaport & Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction Program (SPRY). An estimated $20M in grants is available to…
