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Plibersek rolls out “game changing” EPA, but delays reforms to EPBC Act

Renew Economy

The post Plibersek rolls out “game changing” EPA, but delays reforms to EPBC Act appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia will soon have its first national, independent environment watchdog that can issue hundreds of millions in penalties, but Labor has delayed reform of EPBC Act.

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Robbins Island wind project heads back to court, as EPA digs in over “sensitive dunes”

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The post Robbins Island wind project heads back to court, as EPA digs in over “sensitive dunes” appeared first on RenewEconomy. The fate of a $1 billion-plus, 900MW wind farm remains in limbo, with Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority confirming it will appeal the huge project's approval.

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Western Australia slashes “green tape” and bypassing EPA for renewable projects

Renew Economy

The post Western Australia slashes “green tape” and bypassing EPA for renewable projects appeared first on RenewEconomy. paves the way to fast track the approval of renewable energy projects as it races to provide enough capacity for electrocution and green industry.

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Delmarva Power Receives Recognition From EPA and DOE for Its Energy Efficiency Programs in Maryland

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. President Biden’s Investing in America agenda creates unprecedented opportunity to build a clean energy economy, and private sector partners through programs like ENERGY STAR are leading the way,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - EPA Announces Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Selections

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the awardees for the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) segments of the Gr. On April 4, the U.S.

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Businesses, Investors Welcome New EPA Emissions Standards for Large Trucks and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

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The EPA's emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles will help the public leverage economic and climate benefits of expanded access to cleaner vehicles," said Abigail Campbell Singer, head of climate and infrastructure policy, government affairs, Siemens USA. Transportation is the largest source of [greenhouse gas] emissions in the U.S.

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New EPA Vehicle Standards Will Help Ensure the U.S. Leads in the Clean Transportation Future

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The new EPA standards will encourage an accelerated shift to cleaner cars and trucks starting with Model Year 2027 and are projected to result in two-thirds of new U.S. We applaud the finalized EPA standards that will help ensure the U.S. The EPA is expected to soon release its final standards for heavy-duty vehicle emissions as well.

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