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MAY 15, 2015

Under the plea agreement, both Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress, must certify that they have reserved sufficient assets to meet legal obligations with respect to its coal ash impoundments within North Carolina, obligations estimated to be approximately $3.4 million tons of coal ash); Kentucky (approximately 1.5

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

ICO is a key asset in delivering Jervois’ strategy to become a leading independent cobalt and nickel company providing metals and minerals for the world’s energy transition through a western supply chain. ICO is located near the inactive Blackbird Mine Site—an EPA Superfund Site. Across 2022, Jervois has announced a US$4.8-million,

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Volkswagen Chattanooga has received a 2013 Green Power Leadership Award from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—the only automaker to be so recognized. The award recognizes EPA Green Power Partners who distinguish themselves using on-site renewable energy applications, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) or landfill gas.

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MARCH 14, 2023

kWh lithium-ion battery pack, developed by Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES), under the vehicle floor, creating a low center of gravity and inertia movement. It has an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 220 miles when equipped with 18" wheels and an EPA-estimated MPGe rating of 115/98/107 (city/highway/combined).

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JUNE 14, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award winners. This technology could cut energy usage by 85 billion BTUs/year, waste generation by 8.5 Reducing nutrient run-off from agricultural operations is a high priority for EPA. million kg/year.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the 2013 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. This technology will significantly reduce energy usage, water consumption, NO x and SO x emissions, and algae bloom. In the academic category, Professor Richard Wool, University of Delaware, Newark, Del.

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MARCH 26, 2020

The EPC takes advantage of the latest-generation 48V mild hybrid electrical architecture, supplying electric energy generated during coasting and recuperation to the vehicles’ 9.6 Ah lithium-ion battery. At lower engine speeds, the EPC activates at speeds up to 70,000 RPM. liter TFSI V8.

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JANUARY 5, 2012

Former and realigned EPA research programs and strategic goals. Dr. Anastas, appointed to the EPA by President Obama, is known widely as the “Father of Green Chemistry” for his groundbreaking work on the design and manufacture of chemicals that are nonhazardous and environmentally benign. Credit: ACS, Anastas 2012. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 17, 2022

HIF Asia Pacific, a wholly owned subsidiary of HIF Global, filed a Notice of Intent (NoI) with the Tasmanian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) seeking approval for the facility, which will be located in north-west Tasmania. Wood residue from existing forestry activities will provide the CO 2 and water required annually for the process.

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JULY 17, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued final New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) to reduce emissions of methane-rich landfill gas from new, modified and reconstructed municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, updating standards that were issued in 1996. million metric tons of carbon dioxide.

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MARCH 18, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct a comprehensive research study to investigate the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on water quality and public health. EPA is in the very early stages of designing a hydraulic fracturing research program.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes. l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) in the city. l/100 km) in the city.

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MAY 4, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) have entered a new interagency collaboration promoting renewable energy generation and slashing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock operations. EPA and USDA’s enhanced collaboration will provide up to $3.9 million passenger vehicles.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued voluntary information requests to nine natural gas service companies regarding the process known as hydraulic fracturing. EPA announced in March that it will study the potential adverse impact that hydraulic fracturing may have on drinking water.

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APRIL 13, 2012

The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and of the Interior (DOI), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a formal partnership to coordinate and align all research associated with development of the US’ unconventional natural gas and oil resources such as shale gas and oil. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 29, 2013

In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 a global warming potential of 21. Field production.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

For this reason, the California EPA has determined that the Raven SR method is a non-combustion process (cf. This permits the control of the rotary reformer when there is water content or chemical makeup variation in the feedstock, such as in MSW. In Steam CO 2 Reforming, there is no oxygen or air (i.e. 22 CCR § 66260.10 Definitions).

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals to advance comprehensive, integrated modeling and assessment of multiple greenhouse gases (GHGs) and air pollutants, and to also enhance understanding of climate change impacts and their economic implications. EPA estimates total program funding of $2 million.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

Lisa P Jackson, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency, issued a public memo to EPA employees detaling “ seven key themes to focus the work of our agency ” in 2010 and beyond. Protecting America’s Waters. The seven themes are: Taking Action on Climate Change. Improving Air Quality. Cleaning Up Communities.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded 2015 Climate Leadership Awards to 16 organizations and one individual representing a wide array of industries from finance and manufacturing to retail and technology for showing what the agency said was exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change.

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JULY 22, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released two additional draft air quality permits for Shell Oil Company and ConocoPhillips Company exploratory oil drilling operations in the Alaska Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. Final permits will be issued after public comments are reviewed and considered.

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JUNE 22, 2012

Menetrez of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Air Pollution Prevention and Control Division. Human and animal exposures usually occur through drinking water ingestion, recreational activities, absorption by contact, or inhalation. dead zones or fish kills.

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MAY 20, 2021

F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum, Lariat, XLT. kilowatts of power, there’s enough capability to plug in power tools, TVs, laptops, speakers, crockpots and more.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

EPA Region 10 has issued final air quality permits to Shell for oil and gas exploration drilling in the Alaska Arctic. EPA Region 10 issued similar OCS/PSD air permits to Shell in 2010. EPA Region 10 revised the permits to address the issues raised by the Board. The permits set limits on air pollution from these vessels.

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JUNE 25, 2013

The headliner in this segment is the issuance of a Presidential Memorandum directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work “ expeditiously ” to complete CO 2 emission standards for both new and existing power plants. The standards for new plants—already being developed by EPA—are to be done this fall.

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MARCH 14, 2012

a company that has developed a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), will display a Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo van fitted with the company’s hybrid technology at the 2012 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Energy Conference Energy Showcase on 16 March.

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JUNE 20, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting its 16 th annual Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award ceremony tonight in Washington, DC. Initial lifecycle analyses show that Genomatica’s Bio-BDO will require about 60% less energy than acetylene-based BDO.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. The Highlander Hybrid, with its 36 combined MPG EPA-estimated rating, accounts for more than a quarter of Highlander sales in the US. This results in a significant 17% increase over the previous 3.5-liter Highlander Hybrid.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

The revised hybrid system boosts output to 134 hp (up from 121) and 156 lb-ft (212 N·m) of torque (up from 146 lb-ft / 200 N·m), while EPA-estimated combined fuel economy reaches 47 mpg. The EPA combined fuel economy rating is 44 mpg. The upgraded hybrid system improves acceleration and mid-range power.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Kholod said that when a closed mine is flooded, water stops methane from leaking almost completely within about seven years. While methane produced in some industries is captured and used to create additional energy, it’s more difficult to capture from coal mines, where the gas typically makes up a tiny fraction of the overall air stream.

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) issued a press release on Friday saying that Baard Energy had agreed to a settlement entailing their switching from coal as a feedstock for its planned coal/biomass-to-liquids Ohio River Clean Fuels plant ( earlier post ) to natural gas. of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Guarantee Program for ORCF.

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AUGUST 5, 2014

3Degrees provides renewable energy certificates and carbon offsets to Fortune 500 companies, green building firms, and other organizations. A six-time winner of the DOE/EPA Green Power Supplier of the Year Award and certified B Corporation, 3Degrees is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with regional offices throughout the US.

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JULY 23, 2019

These changes increase Accent’s EPA estimated fuel economy to 33 mpg city, 41 highway, 36 combined, up considerably from the 28 city, 38 highway, 32 combined mpg rating with last year’s 1.6-liter A narrow water jacket core improves thermal/cooling efficiency. A high energy ignition coil improves fuel economy and combustion stability.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2013

In areas of the Central Valley with water constraints and higher alkalinity soil sorghum looks like an especially good choice. Chromatin is working with California growers who are attracted to sorghum’s water efficiency and tolerance to heat, as well as the cost benefits that come from reduced fertilizer use.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The Obama Administration’s proposed FY 2013 budget of $8.344 billion for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is $105 million below the EPA’s enacted level for FY 2012. billion in categorical grants for states that are implementing environmental statutes such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.

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It uses significantly less energy and water—another reason Ford F-150 leads the full-size truck pack in terms of lifetime carbon footprint, according to Automotive Science Group. Recycled aluminum avoids 95% of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with primary aluminum production. When equipped with the available 2.7-liter

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APRIL 28, 2015

According to the latest Top 30 list for organizations generating and consuming the most green power on-site within the EPA Green Power Partnership, BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg, SC and General Motors’ Fort Wayne Assembly Plant rank fourth and fifth, respectively, with both using biogas.

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