Lisa P. Jackson
President Barack Obama has requested $27.2 billion for the Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the 2013 budget proposal he has put forth to the United States Congress.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has officially issued the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for power plants - the first standard of its kind in the nation's history.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a new rule that will require power companies to further reduce greenhouse gases (GHG).
Despite a growing renewable energy portfolio which currently generates 4,300 MW as well as a target to be the United States' leading provider of low-cost, clean energy by 2020, the Tennessee Valley Authority (NYSE: TVC) (TVA) is required to pay significant fines for its Clean Air Act violations.
As of January 2, 2011 big industries responsible for emitting large quantities of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the United States will have to obtain permits from the Environmental Protection Agency to build new facilities or modify existing facilities.
The Obama administration announced plans today to begin developing tougher fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards for U.S. passenger cars and trucks built after 2017, a key component of the administration's energy and climate policy goals.
Although the Obama administration recently released details about its aggressive restoration plan for the Gulf Coast following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, they also indicated they will not wait for Congress to implement the vital components of the plan.
The EPA has decided to give those in industry most known for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions some time to prepare for upcoming Clean Air Act requirements.
Recently India concluded its hosting of the world’s largest international forum promoting methane capture and use.
Achieve your energy objectives five years ahead of schedule? It’s any government’s dream. But, that’s the goal of the State Energy Efficiency (SEE) Action Network, a new joint program run by the U.S.
