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BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in solar energy, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealing that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will receive nearly $62.5 million through the Solar for All grant competition.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the administration's commitment, stating, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000 households in...
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the Executive Office of the State of Arizona has been selected to receive $159,000,000 through the Solar for All grant competition. This funding aims to enable low-income and disadvantaged communities in Arizona to benefit from residential solar energy and lower their energy costs. Martha Guzman, EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator, expressed, "For years, the benefits of household solar – such as the significant savings on energy bills – have been out of reach for too many in...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Bonneville Environmental Foundation will receive $43.7 million through the Solar for All (SFA) grant competition to implement residential solar programs in Montana. The award is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, aimed at lowering energy costs, creating jobs, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the climate crisis."EPA estimates that the 60 Solar for All recipients announced today will enable over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and...
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On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a significant investment of nearly $250 million to deliver residential solar and advance environmental justice across California. This funding is part of the Solar for All grant competition, aimed at enabling low-income and disadvantaged communities to benefit from solar energy.Martha Guzman, EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator, emphasized the importance of this investment, stating, "For years, the benefits of household solar – such as the significant savings on energy bills – have been...
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The Puerto Rico Office of Management and Budget has been selected to receive $156.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant program. This funding will be utilized to develop sustainable solar programs benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities in Puerto Rico. According to EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, this investment aligns with President Biden's commitment to ensuring that no community is left behind in the transition to clean energy.The EPA estimates that the Solar for All program will enable over 900,000...
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BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration, in celebration of Earth Day, has announced that the Executive Office of the State of New Hampshire will receive over $43.5 million to deliver residential solar programs aimed at lowering energy costs and advancing environmental initiatives.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities."The funding is part of...
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LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 22, 2024) – The Biden-Harris administration has announced that the Center for Rural Affairs in Nebraska will receive $62.4 million to deliver residential solar, lowering energy costs and advancing environmental justice across the state.The grant is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund created under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan stated, "Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000...
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BOSTON (April 22, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that The Maine Governor's Energy Office will receive over $62 million to deliver residential solar, lower energy costs, and advance environmental justice across Maine. This funding is part of the Solar for All grant competition under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, created to address climate change and support communities in need.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan expressed the administration's commitment by stating, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the Missouri Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority (EIERA) will receive $156 million to develop solar programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities. This initiative falls under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition, aligning with President Biden's focus on environmental and economic goals.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan highlighted the significance of the grant, stating, “Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by...
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Today, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) was announced as a recipient of $249.8 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency through the Solar for All grant program. The funding will be utilized to develop sustainable solar programs for low-income and disadvantaged communities in New York. The grant is part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, established under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, with the aim of reducing energy costs, creating jobs, promoting environmental justice, and addressing climate...
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The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) is set to benefit from a significant grant of $156.1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Solar for All grant program. This funding aims to facilitate the development of sustainable solar programs that will enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to access solar power. The initiative is part of the larger $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to address energy costs, create employment opportunities, promote environmental...
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Today, the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) has been chosen to receive approximately $62.5 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Solar for All grant program. According to EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan, this funding will go towards investing in solar energy projects for over 900,000 households in low-income and disadvantaged communities. Regan stated, “Today we’re delivering on President Biden’s promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion in solar energy projects for over 900,000 households in low-income and...
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The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant initiative aimed at providing residential solar projects to over 900,000 households across the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that 60 selectees will receive $7 billion in grant awards through the Solar for All competition, funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, "Today we're delivering on President Biden's promise that no community is left behind by investing $7 billion...
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PHILADELPHIA (April 22, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration, in celebration of Earth Day, has announced a significant allocation of funds to the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed that over $156 million will be granted to develop solar programs aimed at benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities in Pennsylvania.The grant falls under the Solar for All initiative, part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established under President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. The goal is to reduce...
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WASHINGTON – Today, April 19, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a critical rule to designate two widely used PFAS chemicals, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund. This action aims to clean up PFAS contamination in communities and protect public health from the harmful effects of these substances.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the importance of this rule,...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken decisive action to address fuel supply challenges by issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of E15 gasoline during the upcoming summer driving season. This move aims to provide relief to consumers at the pump amidst ongoing market supply issues resulting from global conflicts.Administrator Michael S. Regan highlighted the importance of this waiver, stating, “Allowing E15 sales during the summer driving season will increase fuel supply, while supporting American farmers, strengthening our nation’s energy...
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CHICAGO (April 18, 2024) – This spring, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has commenced the cleanup of hazardous waste resulting from a structural fire that occurred on Sept. 13, 2023, at 502 N. Main St. in Cheboygan, Michigan. The agency expects the cleanup operation to span several months.The cleanup efforts involve the removal of various hazardous materials, as stated by an EPA official who mentioned, "The cleanup involves removing hazardous debris including a catch basin contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs, along with a large quantity of...
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The Environmental Protection Agency's Mid-Atlantic Region has announced the opening of registration for its upcoming 3rd Annual environmental summit, scheduled to take place virtually on May 16, 2024. The summit, themed "Empowering Communities for Environmental Equity," aims to facilitate discussions on equitable access to healthy and sustainable communities.Senior Advisor and Assistant to President Biden, Tom Perez, will be delivering opening remarks alongside EPA Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe at the event. The summit will bring together a diverse range of...
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The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and six East Bay cities have been levied a fine of $372,876, as per an announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. The penalty is associated with the discharge of untreated sewage into San Francisco Bay, constituting a violation.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an initiative to address the issue of toxins in the Greenpoint/East Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, particularly those affecting the Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site. The agency's primary concern is that buildings in this area are at risk of exposure to chlorinated volatile organic compounds (CVOCs), which can vaporize into soil and infiltrate structures.