Local Government Environmental Assistance Network

Energy Star

Take EPA's ENERGY STAR Pledge and join with millions of others in using products and practices that save energy, save money, and protect the environment. Together, we can all make a difference. If every American household took part in the pledge, we would save more than 110 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, more than $18 billion in annual energy costs, and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emissions of more than 18 million cars.

Grants under the Recovery Act of 2009
The Recovery Act includes $7.2 billion for projects and programs administered by EPA. For information on funding opportunities and awards, visit

$10 Million in First EPA Grants to Develop Climate Change Showcase Communities
EPA is announcing the availability of up to $10 million in first of its kind, Climate Showcase Communities grants to local and tribal governments to establish and implement climate change initiatives that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The agency expects to award approximately 30 cooperative agreements, each one ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Applications are due July 22, 2009--(full text)

News

07/02/09 Saratoga, California, Considers Adopting Green Building Code [more]
07/01/09 Webinar Series on Climate Change and Transportation [more]
07/01/09 Asheville, North Carolina, Approves Sustainability Plan. [more]
06/30/09 Chicago's Guide to Completing an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy [more]
06/30/09 From Refuse to Refueling [more]
06/30/09 New Biogas Plant in Michigan Could be Fueling Vehicles by 2010 [more]
06/30/09 Cities Exchange Launched [more]
06/30/09 DOE Announces Funding for Local-Level Solar Installer Training [more]
06/30/09 Land Conservation: On Common Ground Winter 2009 [more]
06/30/09 2010 Sustainable Design Assessment Team Program [more]
06/30/09 EPA Announces List Of "High Hazard" Coal Ash Sites [more]
06/30/09 Some States, Cities Pass Laws On Electronics Recycling [more]
06/25/09 EPA Releases third National Assessment of Toxic Air Pollutants [more]
06/24/09 Plano, Texas, Accepts Bid For "Green Cement" Project [more]
06/24/09 New Student Toolkit Shows Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife and Habitats [more]
06/23/09 Growing Power: Developing Community Food Systems [more]
06/23/09 Montgomery County, MD Planners Recommend Incentives for Infill Projects [more]
06/23/09 Emergency Response and Street Design [more]
06/23/09 Small Town Sustainability [more]
06/23/09 Climate Protection Toolkit for Small Communities [more]
06/22/09 Free July 1st Webcast on the Clean Water Act [more]
06/22/09 Comprehensive Alternative Fuel Map for USA Launched [more]
06/19/09 Clean Energy Guidebook To Help Save Money, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions [more]
06/18/09 Iredell County, North Carolina, Has Draft Growth Plan Ready For Comment. [more]
06/18/09 Municipal Fleets Have New "Green Wheels" Options [more]
06/18/09 Naples, FL Making Progress in Cutting Back on Energy Costs [more]

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