Environmental policy in the United States

Local Green Cleaning Leader ECOS® Celebrates America Recycles Week as U.S. EPA 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year

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Thursday, November 14, 2019
Retail, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Other Retail, Home Goods, Manufacturing, Natural environment, Nature, Sustainable design, Articles, Environment, Environmental policy in the United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Environmentally friendly, EPA Safer Choice, Green cleaning

The maker of ECOS environmentally friendly cleaning products, Earth Friendly Products, was honored today as the 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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  • The maker of ECOS environmentally friendly cleaning products, Earth Friendly Products, was honored today as the 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Were honored that the EPA is recognizing ECOS as the innovative green leader of this great community.
  • To qualify for the Safer Choice label, a product must meet the EPAs Safer Choice standard, which includes stringent human and environmental health criteria.
  • Earth Friendly Products is recognized as an outstanding 2019 Safer Choice Formulator-Product Manufacturer and has been a Safer Choice partner since 2008, the EPA noted in its announcement of the award.

2019 State of the Beach Report Reveals that Majority of Coastal States Are Not Prepared for Climate Change Impacts

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Environmental justice, Global warming, Climate change, Climate Change Science Program, Environmental policy in the United States, Physical geography

The assessment also highlights that the states that are most heavily impacted by extreme weather events and rising seas are currently the least prepared to handle climate change impacts.

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  • The assessment also highlights that the states that are most heavily impacted by extreme weather events and rising seas are currently the least prepared to handle climate change impacts.
  • It's critical that states take action now to protect our nation's coastal communities for the future."
  • Since Surfrider released its inaugural report in 2017, six states have made improvements to coastal policies, with advancements in sea level rise planning and coastal resiliency in light of climate change.
  • To find out how to help advance your state to the next level to prepare for urgent climate change impacts, visit Surfrider's State of the Beach Report orfind out more at Surfrider.org .

Beacon and Marbletown Announce Sustainability Projects Created Through Community Energy Program

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Articles, Community Choice Aggregation, Environmental policy in the United States, Energy, Renewable energy

HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Beacon and Town of Marbletown have decided how to spend sustainability funds earned through participation in Hudson Valley Community Power's community solar program.

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  • HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Beacon and Town of Marbletown have decided how to spend sustainability funds earned through participation in Hudson Valley Community Power's community solar program.
  • Beacon will use the money to fund local school projects and seek New York State matching funds to increase the project's scope.
  • Residents that also participate in the Hudson Valley Community Power's Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program can augment their savings and support renewable energy by participating in both the CCA and community solar programs.
  • Supervisor Parete and the Hudson Valley Community Power Team will host an Energy Forum to discuss the program and answer questions:

Intersect Power and Direct Energy Business Sign Long-term Power Purchase Agreement on 250 MW Solar Project in California

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Thursday, October 31, 2019
Articles, Energy, Community Choice Aggregation, Environmental policy in the United States, Solar power, Renewable energy

SAN FRANCISCO and HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Intersect Power, a utility-scale renewable energy developer, and Direct Energy Business, part of Direct Energy, one of North America's largest energy and energy-related services providers, and a subsidiary of Centrica PLC,announced today that they have entered into a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) for Intersect Power's Athos Solar I 250 megawatt (MWAC) project.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO and HOUSTON, Oct. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Intersect Power, a utility-scale renewable energy developer, and Direct Energy Business, part of Direct Energy, one of North America's largest energy and energy-related services providers, and a subsidiary of Centrica PLC,announced today that they have entered into a long-term solar power purchase agreement (PPA) for Intersect Power's Athos Solar I 250 megawatt (MWAC) project.
  • This agreement enables Direct Energy to contract with Direct Access (DA) customers and Community Choice Aggregations (CCAs) as they decarbonize their electricity supplies.
  • Once completed, the combined 450 MWAC Athos Solar I and II project will be one of the largest solar installations in California.
  • "The team at Intersect Power is pleased to work withDirect Energyto deliver new in-state renewable energy generation options forCalifornia homes and businesses," said Sheldon Kimber, CEO and co-founder of Intersect Power.

Another 'EPA Bait And Switch' On The RFS: NATSO

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Articles, Nature, Natural environment, National Association of Truck Stop Owners, Environmental policy in the United States, 110th United States Congress, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Independence and Security Act, Rest area

The following statement may be attributed to NATSO Vice President of Government Affairs, David Fialkov.

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  • The following statement may be attributed to NATSO Vice President of Government Affairs, David Fialkov.
  • "When the deal was first announced on Oct. 4, many champions in the biofuels industry lauded the President because they thought that EPA received and understood the President's message.
  • In 2017, it waived 1.82 billion gallons, and in 2018 it waived 1.43 billion gallons.
  • NATSO is the trade association of America's travel plaza and truckstop industry.

Earth Friendly Products® Awarded U.S. EPA’s 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Other Consumer, Home Goods, Environment, Retail, Pets, Children, Baby, Maternity, Convenience store, Family, Online Retail, Consumer, Discount, Variety, Specialty, Natural environment, Nature, Environment, Environmental policy in the United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Sustainable design, EPA Safer Choice, Green cleaning

Earth Friendly Products , the maker of ECOS environmentally friendly cleaning products, has been named a 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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  • Earth Friendly Products , the maker of ECOS environmentally friendly cleaning products, has been named a 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Earth Friendly Products was also the first manufacturer to feature the Safer Choice logo on its packaging and has been an active participant in the EPAs safer ingredients programs since 2008.
  • Earth Friendly Products offers over 140 ECOS products that are certified Safer Choice.
  • Earth Friendly Products is recognized as an outstanding 2019 Safer Choice Formulator-Product Manufacturer and has been a Safer Choice partner since 2008, the EPA noted in its announcement of the award.

P&G Named EPA 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Natural environment, Nature, Sustainable design, EPA Safer Choice, Product safety, Environment of the United States, Environmental policy in the United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Procter & Gamble

CINCINNATI, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG)announced it has been recognized as a 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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  • CINCINNATI, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG)announced it has been recognized as a 2019 Safer Choice Partner of the Year by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
  • "We are honored to be recognized as an EPA Safer Choice Partner, providing consumers with irresistibly superior household cleaning products that are safe and deliver the cleaning consumers expect from P&G's trusted and well-known brands."
  • In 2018, P&G began close collaboration with the EPA Safer Choice team to ensure all Home Made Simple formula ingredient selections and packaging designs met the criteria of the Safer Choice Standard.
  • To qualify for the Safer Choice label, a product must meet EPA's Safer Choice Standard, which includes stringent human and environmental health criteria.

Albertsons Companies Receives EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award for the Third Year

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Regions of the United States, Natural environment, Nature, Environment, Environmental policy in the United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Albertsons, Sustainable design, EPA Safer Choice

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded Albertsons Companies the esteemed Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award for leadership in furthering safer chemistry and increasing awareness of safer chemicals for consumer products.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded Albertsons Companies the esteemed Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award for leadership in furthering safer chemistry and increasing awareness of safer chemicals for consumer products.
  • Responsible chemical stewardship remains a priority for our Own Brands team, said Chad Coester, Albertsons Companies Senior Vice President of Own Brands.
  • EPA's Safer Choice program focuses on identifying safer chemicals through evaluating their human health and environmental characteristics of chemicals.
  • Safer Choice certification represents a high level of achievement in formulating products that are safer for people and the environment.

Hillphoenix Earns 8th EPA GreenChill Award

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Nature, Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, Physical sciences, Natural environment, Food preservation, Thermodynamics, Environment, Environmental policy in the United States, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Refrigeration

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail and Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a pioneer in designing environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) GreenChill 2018-19 Store Certification Excellence (non-supermarket) award.

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  • DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillphoenix, part of Dover Food Retail and Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a pioneer in designing environmentally sustainable refrigeration systems, has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) GreenChill 2018-19 Store Certification Excellence (non-supermarket) award.
  • This is Hillphoenix's 8th successive GreenChill recognition since the program launched in 2007.
  • Martin accepted the award for the company at the Food Marketing Institute Energy & Store Development Conference in Dallas, TX.
  • "Hillphoenix continues to demonstrate notable environmental leadership through their design and installation of a variety of advanced refrigeration systems for many food retail companies," said Tom Land, Manager of the EPA's GreenChill program.

Equinix Recognized by EPA for Leading Green Power Use

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Friday, September 6, 2019
Nature, Natural environment, Environmental policy in the United States, Environment, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Sustainable energy, Articles, Sustainable urban planning, Green Power Partnership

EPA's annual Green Power Leadership Awards recognize America's leading green power users for their commitment and contribution to helping advance the development of the nation's voluntary green power market.

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  • EPA's annual Green Power Leadership Awards recognize America's leading green power users for their commitment and contribution to helping advance the development of the nation's voluntary green power market.
  • Each list highlights EPA Green Power Partners using the most renewable energy annually as of July 2019.
  • EPA recognizes winners in the following awards categories: Green Power Partner of the Year; Sustained Excellence in Green Power; Direct Project Engagement; Excellence in Green Power Use; and Green Power Community of the Year.
  • This program recognizes the exceptional achievement among EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves through green power procurement, market leadership, overall green power strategy, and overall impact on the green power market.