U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Archives

New York City receives $56.3 million to replace trucks, school buses with green alternatives

NYC will replace 55 diesel trucks with electric vehicles, install 10 new fast chargers across the city and boost EV training for city mechanics.

Miles Smith

Feds award nearly $325 million to combat methane pollution in Colorado, Wyoming

Reducing methane emissions is one of the most important and cost-effective actions the U.S. can take to slow the rate of rapidly rising global temperatures.

Pete Hahnloser

EPA, DOE to distribute $850 million for methane reduction at oil and gas wells

The agencies expect these investments will encourage immediate steps to conserve energy resources for American consumers and decrease methane emissions.

Brady Pieper

EPA announces historic $1.6 billion investment in climate, environmental initiatives

These grants will advance resilient infrastructure projects around the nation and further the feds’ commitment to decarbonizing historically disadvantaged communities.

Keaton Peters

New Mexico finalizes strategic water plan for treating brackish water

The state's plan would have treated brackish water serve as an alternative to freshwater for new industrial demands and for use in data centers.

Brady Pieper

$475 million awarded to ports for expanding hydrogen-based zero-emissions technology

The port projects awarded this funding will engage in several hydrogen-based initiatives to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Keaton Peters

US ports receiving $3 billion for zero-emissions equipment and infrastructure upgrades

Port operations can be a significant source of pollution, and these investments are meant to ensure that these crucial economic gateways do not make climate change worse.

Brady Pieper

Pennsylvania announces $216 million in financing for water infrastructure projects

The funded water projects will address critical needs such as replacing aging lead service lines and rehabilitating outdated water treatment systems.

Adam Rollins

EPA announcing final rule on lead service lines, offering $2.6 billion for nationwide replacement

The EPA has adopted the final proposal for the LCRI, a federal program designed to enhance the nation’s drinking water quality through regulatory advancements.

Brady Pieper

EPA announces notice of funding opportunity for small, rural community water quality improvements

The grant funding is available for technical assistance and training to support drinking water and wastewater systems in small and rural communities around the country.

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