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• Statement from EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on EPA’s approach to the power sector

  EPA News Release: Statement from EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on EPA’s approach to the power sector

  • Release Date: February 29, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration invests $3B into clean ports as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

  EPA opens two grant competitions — funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration invests $3B into clean ports as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

  • Release Date: February 28, 2024

• EPA, DOE announce $9.4M to spur development of advanced biofuels as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

  EPA News Release: EPA, DOE announce $9.4M to spur development of advanced biofuels as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

  • Release Date: February 22, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $83 million in funding to expand air quality monitoring across the nation as part of Investing in America agenda

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration announces nearly $83 million in funding to expand air quality monitoring across the nation as part of Investing in America agenda

  • Release Date: February 16, 2024

• EPA releases 2023 power plant emissions data

  Data shows significantly lower emissions in 2023, reflecting successful efforts to protect public health by reducing pollution and improving air quality

  EPA News Release: EPA releases 2023 power plant emissions data

  • Release Date: February 15, 2024

• EPA to hold webinars on final rule to reduce methane from oil and natural gas operations

  EPA News Release: EPA to hold webinars on final rule to reduce methane from oil and natural gas operations

  • Release Date: February 14, 2024

• EPA and DOE announce intent to fund projects to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sectors as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

  EPA News Release: EPA and DOE announce intent to fund projects to reduce methane emissions from the oil and natural gas sectors as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

  • Release Date: February 9, 2024

• WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Stronger standard for harmful soot pollution will save lives and significantly increase health protections for all communities

  EPA News Release: WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Stronger standard for harmful soot pollution will save lives and significantly increase health protections for all communities

  • Release Date: February 8, 2024

• EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution, significantly increasing health and clean air protections for families, workers, and communities

  Stronger standard will yield up to $46B in net health benefits, save lives, and build healthier communities, while supporting economic growth across America

  EPA News Release: EPA finalizes stronger standards for harmful soot pollution, significantly increasing health and clean air protections for families, workers, and communities

  • Release Date: February 7, 2024

• EPA announces first ENERGY STAR certified vehicle dealerships

  EPA News Release: EPA announces first ENERGY STAR certified vehicle dealerships

  • Release Date: February 1, 2024

• EPA Encourages Sun Safety on ‘Don’t Fry Day’ as America Heads Into Holiday Weekend

  Learn more about a few simple steps to protect your skin and eye health while outdoors this summer

  EPA News Release: EPA Encourages Sun Safety on ‘Don’t Fry Day’ as America Heads Into Holiday Weekend

  • Release Date: May 26, 2023

• EPA Releases Annual Air Report, Highlighting Trends through 2022

  EPA News Release: EPA Releases Annual Air Report, Highlighting Trends through 2022

  • Release Date: May 23, 2023

• EPA Seeks Input on Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems

  EPA News Release: EPA Seeks Input on Methane Emissions and Waste Reduction Incentive Program for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems

  • Release Date: May 18, 2023

• U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Develops Energy-Saving Guidance for Co-Location Data Centers in Collaboration with Equinix and Iron Mountain

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Develops Energy-Saving Guidance for Co-Location Data Centers in Collaboration with Equinix and Iron Mountain

  • Release Date: May 17, 2023

• EPA Proposes New Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants to Tackle the Climate Crisis and Protect Public Health

  New proposed standards for coal and new natural gas fired power plants would avoid more than 600 million metric tons of CO2 pollution, while also preventing 300,000 asthma attacks and 1,300 premature deaths in 2030 alone

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes New Carbon Pollution Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants to Tackle the Climate Crisis and Protect Public Health

  • Release Date: May 11, 2023