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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

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy Announce Partnership to Provide More than $1 Billion to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector

  New federal agency collaboration leverages investments made possible by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to protect communities from harmful pollution

  EPA News Release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy Announce Partnership to Provide More than $1 Billion to Reduce Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas Sector

  • Release Date: June 30, 2023

• EPA Finalizes New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Support U.S. Rural Economy, and Expand Production of Low-Carbon Fuels

  Final rule sets balanced biofuels growth from 2023 to 2025, reducing reliance on up to 140,000 barrels of foreign oil imports per day

  EPA News Release: EPA Finalizes New Renewable Fuel Standards to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Support U.S. Rural Economy, and Expand Production of Low-Carbon Fuels

  • Release Date: June 21, 2023

• EPA Statement on Wildfire Smoke

  EPA News Release: EPA Statement on Wildfire Smoke

  • Release Date: June 8, 2023