U.S. EPA Energy News U.S. EPA Energy News http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/By+Date!open en-us In N.H., Timberlane School Buildings Earn Energy Starhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BCE36FDA18614BBC85257673006BE389(Boston, Mass. – Nov. 19, 2009) – The Timberlane School District is the first school district in New Hampshire to have multiple buildings cited for superior energy performanceThu, 19 Nov 2009 14:39:37 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BCE36FDA18614BBC85257673006BE389EPA Announces New Energy Star Requirements for Audio/Video Equipmenthttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5D690C37699E9E4A85257671007A6626WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing new requirements for audio/video (AV) products to earn the Energy Star labelTue, 17 Nov 2009 17:16:55 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5D690C37699E9E4A85257671007A6626New EPA Web Site Provides Tools to Cut Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Homeshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/82A55A1119A0323E85257670005F636DWASHINGTON – Home owners, buyers and renters have a new resource for going green indoors and outdoorsMon, 16 Nov 2009 12:27:57 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/82A55A1119A0323E85257670005F636DScarlet Goes Green: Rutgers and EPA Partner to Reduce University's Environmental Impactshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3F60937FB041202B8525766D005ECDCE(New York, N.Y.) With more than 50,000 students, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of the most highly-attended universities in the Northeast. Thanks to myriad efforts to quantify and reduce its environmental impacts, the New Jersey school is also one of the greenestFri, 13 Nov 2009 12:38:27 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/3F60937FB041202B8525766D005ECDCEOne Million Energy Star Homes Built in the U.Shttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6B089F4E684D95468525766C00714266PHILADELPHIA (November 12, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the one millionth Energy Star qualified home markThu, 12 Nov 2009 15:39:36 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/6B089F4E684D95468525766C00714266Environmental Justice Grants Now Availablehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B6D7BA5862825AF18525766C0069E9FAEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 12, 2009) - EPA is seeking Environmental Justice Small Grant applications to support projects that address local environmental and public health issues within affected communitiesThu, 12 Nov 2009 15:20:17 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B6D7BA5862825AF18525766C0069E9FAMore Than $3 Million in EPA Funding Stimulates Clean Energy Production and Greenhouse Gas Reductions EPA international clean energy partnership program grants funding to 11 countries http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0413DAACF4AB5BDC8525766C005EFB0EWASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is supporting the international Methane to Markets Partnership (M2M) by funding 21 new projects that will help 11 countries capture and use methane emissions from landfill, coal, agriculture, oil and natural gas operationsThu, 12 Nov 2009 12:22:18 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/0413DAACF4AB5BDC8525766C005EFB0EEPA’s Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone: 1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United States / Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas top the list for most Energy Star homeshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/873399D03DE0B48485257669007479F9WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star qualified home markTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/873399D03DE0B48485257669007479F9Texas is Tops in Energy Star Homes http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B82D22FFD833123A8525766A006FD7B3(Dallas, Texas – November 10, 2009) Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth are leading the nation in Energy Star qualified homes, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced todayTue, 10 Nov 2009 15:24:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B82D22FFD833123A8525766A006FD7B3Colorado helps EPA reach milestone of one million Energy Star homeshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B03B65E9A620A1DC8525766A006C8D89State among leaders in Energy Star-qualified homes (Denver, Colo. – November 10, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star-qualified home markTue, 10 Nov 2009 14:52:48 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B03B65E9A620A1DC8525766A006C8D89Utah helps EPA reach milestone of one million Energy Star homeshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/704DB986C83A60D08525766A006D0293State among leaders in Energy Star-qualified homes (Denver, Colo. – November 10, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star-qualified home markTue, 10 Nov 2009 14:51:55 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/704DB986C83A60D08525766A006D0293EPA’s Energy Star Program Hits Major Milestone: 1 Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United Stateshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CD925063BF004A4A8525766A00604904Phoenix, Tucson top of list for most Energy Star homes WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the Energy Star program by passing the 1 millionth Energy Star qualified home markTue, 10 Nov 2009 12:32:54 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/CD925063BF004A4A8525766A00604904EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Hits Major Milestone: One Million Energy Star Homes Built in the United Stateshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/ED770B89555842378525766A00563519Orlando, FL a top 20 Market for Energy Star Qualified homes (Atlanta, Ga. – Nov. 10, 2009) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today reaches a milestone for the ENERGY STAR program by passing the 1 millionth ENERGY STAR qualified home markTue, 10 Nov 2009 10:41:36 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/ED770B89555842378525766A00563519EPA Region 7 to Participate at National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk Event http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FAFBD9921B5FE3548525766600681077Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Nov. 6, 2009) - EPA officials will attend the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting Trade Talk event in Kansas City on Thursday, Nov. 12. Attendees will be available for news interviews in booth 70Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:05:13 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/FAFBD9921B5FE3548525766600681077Massachusetts Grocery Store Sets New National Environmental Benchmark http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/12C02C7F6637BA8F8525765E00643121WASHINGTON – Star Market at Chestnut Hill in Newton, Mass. is the first grocery store in the nation to receive the EPA’s GreenChill Partnership platinum store awardThu, 29 Oct 2009 14:18:59 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/12C02C7F6637BA8F8525765E00643121New Haven Building Earns ENERGY STAR for Superior Energy Efficiencyhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/13A50F378906AAB18525765E0061F0D8(Boston, Mass. – Oct. 29, 2009) – The Long Wharf Maritime Center in New Haven, Conn., has earned EPA’s prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protectionThu, 29 Oct 2009 13:59:48 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/13A50F378906AAB18525765E0061F0D8Two Connecticut Schools Recognized by EPA for Green Power Purchaseshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EC9E4725E5184E508525765E006053A4(Boston, Mass. – Oct. 29, 2009) – Two schools in Connecticut are among the nation’s 10 top performers when it comes to buying green power. Greenwich Academy in Greenwich and Hotchkiss School in Lakeville were both recognized this week as part of EPA’s Green Power PartnershipThu, 29 Oct 2009 13:33:23 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EC9E4725E5184E508525765E006053A4Administrator Jackson Visits Raleigh, Announces $200 Million Investment to Develop Smart Electric Grid in Carolinas, Florida / Part of $3.4 billion in smart grid recovery act funding announced by President Obama yesterdayhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/023F378A8D1C8A958525765D0063ECCAWASHINGTON – U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson visited Raleigh today to announce a $200 million grant for a smarter, stronger and more efficient electric system in North Carolina, South Carolina and FloridaWed, 28 Oct 2009 14:13:15 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/023F378A8D1C8A958525765D0063ECCAEPA Recognizes 17 Green Power Partners for Leadershiphttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D0097D6B29AB90348525765D005C3629(Boston, Mass. - Oct. 28, 2009) - From Wall Street to Main Street, organizations both big and small are leading the fight against climate change by purchasing green powerWed, 28 Oct 2009 12:53:27 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/D0097D6B29AB90348525765D005C3629TODAY: Administrator Jackson, Secretaries Chu, Salazar and LaHood, FERC Chairman Wellinghoff to Testify Before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committeehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/70AFBE44E66FE6928525765B007EA2EFWASHINGTON – Today, Tuesday, October 27, 2009, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa PTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/70AFBE44E66FE6928525765B007EA2EFStatement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency / Legislative Hearing on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act / Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works / October 27, 2009http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/249FA6ACD69EF83F8525765B00800AB5Chairman Boxer, Ranking Minority Member Inhofe, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify about the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. I last appeared before this Committee on July 7Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/249FA6ACD69EF83F8525765B00800AB5EPA Visits STRIVE/East Harlem’s Green Job Training Program; Training Made Possible By Brownfields Grantshttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/37993625E5F3EABF8525765C0065B6A9(New York, NY) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Acting Administrator George Pavlou paid a visit to STRIVE/East Harlem Employment Services, Inc. today to speak with students and community members about the importance of green jobsTue, 27 Oct 2009 14:36:23 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/37993625E5F3EABF8525765C0065B6A9Ensworth School in Nashville, TN named to EPA Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing Most Green Powerhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/26F0FEFF44B10BC98525765600572AEB(Atlanta, Ga. – Oct. 26, 2009) -- One month into the school year and Ensworth School in Nashville, TN is making the grade with green power. The U.SMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/26F0FEFF44B10BC98525765600572AEBPine Crest Preparatory School in Ft. Lauderdale, FL named to EPA Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing Most Green Powerhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B45358FD149D4B778525765600575D48(Atlanta, Ga. – Oct. 26, 2009) -- One month into the school year and Pine Crest Preparatory School in Ft. Lauderdale, is making the grade with green power. The U.SMon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B45358FD149D4B778525765600575D48Spirit Lake, Iowa, Community School District on National List of Top 20 K-12 Schools Purchasing the Most Green Powerhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5C875FBDA57A586A8525765B006FDB4CEnvironmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., October 26, 2009) - The U.SMon, 26 Oct 2009 17:49:22 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5C875FBDA57A586A8525765B006FDB4CNew Hampshire and EPA Launch Campaigns to Replace Old Non-EPA Certified Wood Stoves and to “Burn Wise” http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AD35D76BCCD5F6C98525765B006CF5BE(Boston, Mass. - Oct. 22, 2009) – Today EPA joined the City of Keene and the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) in announcing the start of a three-month wood-stove changeout campaign in Keene, NHMon, 26 Oct 2009 16:02:18 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/AD35D76BCCD5F6C98525765B006CF5BETOMORROW: Administrator Jackson, Secretaries Chu, Salazar and LaHood, FERC Chairman Wellinghoff to Testify Before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committeehttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EFE7FC9676B0728B8525765B00639822WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa PMon, 26 Oct 2009 14:09:44 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/EFE7FC9676B0728B8525765B00639822EPA Names Top 20 Green Powered Schools.http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5A1D19A176A19BD78525765B004E69EAWASHINGTON -- For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership announced the 20 primary and secondary schools nationwide using the most power from renewable energy sourcesMon, 26 Oct 2009 11:19:45 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/5A1D19A176A19BD78525765B004E69EAMassachusetts Students Win $10,000 for Solar Project to Help Environment and Economy in Himalayashttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B3E9EBD9E9A292878525765C006C35FE(Boston – October 23, 2009) Students at Wellesley College were awarded $10,000 from the EPA to design a solar energy system that can be used for heating and cooking in rural and urban areas of the Himalayas and elsewhereFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:01 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/B3E9EBD9E9A292878525765C006C35FEBurn Wise for Safer, Healthier Winter. EPA’s Burn Wise campaign seeks to reduce wood smoke pollutionhttp://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BE89AC013DDCFA9C85257657005449D0WASHINGTON - As smoke begins wafting from chimneys in cooler parts of the country, homeowners are starting the first fires of the home-heating season. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants homeowners to learn before they burn this winterThu, 22 Oct 2009 11:20:39 -0400http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/BE89AC013DDCFA9C85257657005449D0