EPA says chemical plants must reduce toxic emissions
Rule targets about 200 plants that produce synthetic chemicals, polymers and resins
Suggestions
EPA releases $20 billion for projects to reduce air pollution, greenhouse gases
Eight nonprofits and coalitions will distribute the awards to tens of thousands of projects that focus on delivering clean energy and furthering environmental justice
Energy Department’s plan calls for building sector to be 65% decarbonized by 2035
Comprehensive federal strategy projects a 90% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector by 2050
Initiative helping cities access $400 billion in federal funding for environmental projects
Kansas City, Oakland, Atlanta and Pittsburgh among 25 cities selected to the program
DOE provides $34 million to advance renewable energy integration
Projects will advance tools that enable developers to more easily use and integrate renewable energy resources
Interior Department finalizes rule to curb excessive methane emissions
Bureau of Land Management rule would curb emissions from oil and gas production on federal and tribal lands
DOE to spend $22 million to improve renewable energy facilities
Six state-based projects will get $10 million through DOE’s Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Program
DOE grants will support integrating clean energy sources into grid
Program benefits projects that create software tools that simulate the effects of solar energy, wind energy and energy storage systems
Texas to open loan applications for power plant construction
Up to $5 billion in loans will be available to build facilities or fund repairs to increase the overall amount of power available on the grid
Feds allocate $475 million to projects redeveloping mines for clean energy
Projects are solar, microgrid and pumped storage hydropower systems as well as geothermal and battery energy storage systems
