News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The grants aim to address climate change, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

The Delaware Department of Transportation is set to benefit from a $248 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, as announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This grant is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and aims to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $129,396,997 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to a coalition led by Cuyahoga County, Ohio. This grant is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and aims to address climate change, improve air quality, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Today, in a significant investment to improve water infrastructure in New Jersey, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia, Shawn LaTourette, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and other dignitaries broke ground for a major upgrade to the drinking water system serving the Township of Irvington, NJ. The $48 million upgrade, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will include replacing approximately 5,400 lead service lines within the Township’s water...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of Illinois to receive a $430,251,378 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. This grant, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, aims to implement community-driven solutions to address climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice.

Maine Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future is part of a coalition selected by the EPA to receive a $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of Minnesota to receive a $199,999,999 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. This grant aims to implement community-driven solutions addressing climate change, improving air quality, advancing environmental justice, and accelerating the clean energy transition.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to receive a $197,181,796 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. This grant is part of a broader initiative where 25 applications were chosen to receive a total of $4.3 billion in funding aimed at addressing climate change, reducing air pollution, advancing environmental justice, and promoting clean energy.

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the City of New Haven have been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. These grants are part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, aimed at tackling climate change, improving air quality, and advancing environmental justice.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $328.7 million in Climate Pollution Reduction grants to Colorado, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda. The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) will receive $199,705,797, while the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is set to obtain $129,008,738.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $3 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant for the Hudson Valley Regional Council as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. This grant aims to implement community-driven solutions to address climate change, reduce air pollution, promote environmental justice, and advance clean energy.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a nearly $250 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to the Clean Corridor Coalition, led by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). This grant aims to implement community-driven solutions addressing climate change, reducing air pollution, advancing environmental justice, and accelerating the clean energy transition along Interstate 95.

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services is part of a coalition selected by the EPA to receive a $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice.

Today, at the Kansas State University Technology Development Institute (TDI) in Manhattan, Acting EPA Region 7 Deputy Administrator DeAndré Singletary presented a $1.5 million ceremonial check to the Flint Hills Regional Council in Kansas as a Brownfields Grant selectee.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public comments on its proposed cleanup plan for contaminated creek sediment and floodplain soil along a section of the Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund site in Niagara County, New York. The 30-day public comment period runs from July 19 to August 19, 2024. A public meeting will be held at Newfane Townhall, located at 2737 Main Street, Newfane, New York, on August 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the cleanup plan.