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EPA annual GHG report shows emissions from power plants declined 10% from 2010 due to growing use of natural gas

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its third year of greenhouse gas data detailing greenhouse gas emissions and trends broken down by industrial sector, greenhouse gas, geographic region, and individual facility. The data are also published through EnviroFacts, which allows the public to download data for further analyses.

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EPA: US greenhouse gases up 2% in 2013; increased coal consumption, cool winter

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Source: EPA. over the prior year, according to the EPA’s newly published Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990–2013. Source: EPA. US GHG emissions by sector, 1990-2013. Click to enlarge. Total US greenhouse emissions were 6,673 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2013, an increase of 2% (127.9

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EPA Offers Gas Mileage Stickers, Embeds For Selling Used Cars

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In 2011, the EPA helped make used car buying a little more informative by creating printable gas-mileage window stickers. In addition to the printable fuel economy labels, the EPA has added a downloadable graphics that sellers can use in online ads. Used-car.'

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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The Chevrolet Bolt EV with an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles is the most popular vehicle among Maven Gig drivers. Approximately 9% of daily trips exceed the EPA-estimated range of the car. Interested drivers can download the Maven app for Apple in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.

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Choosing a Charger for Your EV School Bus Fleet

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In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened the second round of funding for its Clean School Bus Program Grants. Here’s what you need to know about the EPA Clean School Bus Program and how to choose the right charging stations for your school’s EV bus fleet. Who is eligible for an EPA Clean School Bus Grant?

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US DOE launches Vehicles Data Challenge

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Agency (EPA) also jointly announced the development of a new interface for data from the fueleconomy.gov website. It builds on previous commitments under the Green Button Initiative to help consumers download their own energy data to their desktops. DOE and the Environmental Protection.

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Choosing a Charger for Your EV School Bus Fleet

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In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened the second round of funding for its Clean School Bus Program Grants. Here’s what you need to know about the EPA Clean School Bus Program and how to choose the right charging stations for your school’s EV bus fleet. Who is eligible for an EPA Clean School Bus Grant?

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