$27.5 million has been approved to update the connection from Michigan City to Chicago. The Department of Transportation (DOT) approved a $27.5 million loan for the state of…
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EPA Proposes Higher Standards on Air Pollution
Agency intends to tighten limits on soot. The Environmental Protection Agency announced its intention to increase air pollution regulations on the limits of soot. The fine particulate matter…
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New Light Bulb Efficiency Standards Proposed
The administration nearly triples the minimum lumen requirement. The Department of Energy has proposed a new set of efficiency standards for light bulbs. The new standard would require…
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EPA Finalizing Smog Emission Standards
Updates heavy-duty truck emissions policy for public health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized new emissions standards for smog and soot produced by heavy-duty trucks starting with model…
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Clean Energy Rule Proposed for New Federal Buildings
Energy Department estimates onsite emissions could be reduced by 90% by 2025. The Department of Energy recently proposed a new rule to decrease energy emissions in new or…
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Nonprofit Energy Upgrade Open to Public Comment
Energy Department seeks input on $50 million pilot program. The Department of Energy has released a request for information, asking the public how best to implement a pilot…
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United Nations Climate Conference Convenes in Egypt
The conflict in Ukraine has created hurdles regarding energy. Representatives from around the world are meeting for the United Nations climate summit, called COP27, which convened on Sunday…
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DOD Prototyping Fleet-Ready EV Chargers
Defense Innovation Unit installs pilot versions of new technology. The Department of Defense (DOD) interviewed Benjamin Richardson, Director of the Defense Innovation Unit’s Energy Portfolio, last week regarding…
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Special Climate Envoy Urged to Support Climate Fund
100 environmental groups write a letter ahead of COP27 Summit. Presidential Special Envoy for Climate John Kerry received a letter from over 100 environmental groups based in the…
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Emperor Penguins Now a Protected Species
Government lists them as “threatened” due to climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced this week that the Emperor Penguin will now receive protection under the…
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