Virginia DEQ recently released its Environmental Permitting Guide for Economic Development in Virginia.
Air
Colorado Preparing Rule for 2025 on Landfill Methane Reductions
CDPHE will propose a rule to the Air Quality Control Commission to reduce methane pollution from municipal solid waste landfills.
Illinois Gets a Charge Out of EVs
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.
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.
