News from April 2024
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
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...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
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...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
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...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
""In 2024, we mark two milestones: the 54th Earth Day and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of State’s Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. Over the last five decades, environmental diplomacy has contributed to repairing the hole in our ozone layer, reducing the pollution that causes acid rain, and protecting the populations of key fish species people rely on for food. Americans and people around the world live longer, healthier, more prosperous lives because of the work of U.S. environmental diplomats. This...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Dr. Steve Feldgus traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia, to announce the allocation of more than $140 million in fiscal year 2023 funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The funding aims to address dangerous and polluting abandoned mine lands (AML) in West Virginia, create jobs, and catalyze economic opportunities in coal communities.During the announcement, Dr. Feldgus highlighted the importance of the funding, stating, “There are thousands of miles of streams throughout Appalachia...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
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...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
The Deputy Foreign Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Aibek Moldogaziev, and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, John Mark Pommersheim, led successful Annual Bilateral Consultations on April 22, 2024, in Bishkek, as highlighted in a joint statement by the Governments of the United States of America and the Kyrgyz Republic.During the consultations, both parties emphasized the positive impact of the C5+1 format on regional cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the U.S.-Central Asia regional partnership. Moldogaziev...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
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...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
The Department of Defense has revealed the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards. Brendan Owens, assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations and environment, emphasized the importance of ensuring that military installations are healthy, safe, functional, and resilient, acknowledging their significant impact on the quality of life of service members.The awards aim to acknowledge outstanding achievements in environmental management strategies that enhance installation resilience and mission readiness. Since 1962, the...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
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...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) marked this Earth Day by celebrating its commitment to climate leadership and the 25th anniversary of its Climate Change Center. The Center leads policy, research, and action to address the nation’s challenges regarding climate change and transportation.In the past year, USDOT has made significant strides in various climate initiatives. Among them, the Department awarded $830 million in grants to enhance transportation system resilience to climate impacts. This funding complements the $7.3 billion already allocated to support...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
Washington, D.C. — Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam has announced that "The Commission will hold an open meeting on Monday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) at the CFTC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters." The meeting will take place at the CFTC Headquarters Conference Center located at Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20581.The public is invited to attend the meeting in person, listen by phone, or view a live stream at CFTC.gov. Those interested in participating virtually can access the live meeting feed through dial-in...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
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...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
A recent study published by the American Psychological Association reveals that middle-aged and older adults perceive old age to begin later in life compared to previous generations. The lead author of the study, Markus Wettstein, PhD, from Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany, explained, “Life expectancy has increased, which might contribute to a later perceived onset of old age. Also, some aspects of health have improved over time, so that people of a certain age who were regarded as old in the past may no longer be considered old nowadays.”The research, conducted in...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced an extension of the public comment period deadline for a proposed rule addressing governance and conflicts of interest within designated contract markets and swap execution facilities. The deadline for submitting comments has been pushed back to May 13, 2024, as stated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.The proposed rule, which introduces modifications to rules for SEFs and DCMs in Part 37 and 38, aims to establish governance requirements related to market regulation functions and conflicts...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and its Recognized Coordinating Entity® (RCE™), The Sequoia Project, Inc., announced today that Common Agreement Version 2.0 (CA v2.0) has been released. The Common Agreement establishes the technical infrastructure model and governing approach for different health information networks and their users to securely share clinical information with each other – all under commonly agreed-to rules-of-the-road. The seven designated...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman expressed the importance of the newly announced Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) final rule, stating, “Across the country, I’ve seen firsthand the devastating impact flooding disasters have had on families and communities – especially those least equipped to handle the emotional and financial burden of recovery. HUD’s announcement today lessens the burden these disasters have on people.”Marion McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, emphasized the significance of the rule,...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra emphasized the importance of preparing the health sector for the challenges brought on by climate change. Becerra stated, “The catastrophic and chronic risks to health posed by climate change are growing...We’re ramping up our efforts to make sure that the health sector is prepared for the threats that the summer will bring to communities, workers and families while also deepening its own sustainability through the billions of dollars in available tax credits, grants and other supports introduced by the IRA.”One of the...
By Federal Newswire | Apr 22, 2024
Washington, D.C. — In a landmark decision that could reshape the American workplace, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has scheduled a virtual Open Commission meeting on April 23, 2024, to finalize a rule that would ban noncompete clauses, a move seen as a significant boost to economic liberty and worker mobility.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 21, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently engaged in a conversation with Israeli Minister Benny Gantz, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller. During the discussion, Blinken emphasized the United States’ dedication to Israel's security and deliberated on various measures aimed at enhancing humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in Gaza.Furthermore, the conversation delved into pressing matters such as the urgent need for a ceasefire to be established promptly. The ceasefire discussions aimed to secure the release of hostages and implement additional...
