Learn the Issues
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24/7 Hourly Matching of Electricity
This page provides an overview of the concept of 24/7 hourly matching and answers some common questions about this new approach.
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Renewable Energy Market Principles
The Local Government Solar Project Portal's Solar Project Development Pathway and Resources page details the major steps along the project development pathway and each step includes resources and tools to assist you with that step.
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Reducing power sector emissions under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments:
Atmospheric environment article on reducing power sector emissions under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.
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Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Basics
Provides basic information about the effect of SF6 on the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas, its use in electric power systems, and common emission sources.
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State and Regional Regulations Related to SF6 Emissions from Electric Transmission and Distribution
Information on existing regulations related to use of SF6 in electric transmission and distribution. Both regional and state regulations exist to limit SF6 use and manage leak rates.
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How to Participate
How to participate in the Electric Power Systems Partnership for SF6 reductions. Provide technical review of new resources or share best practices.
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Environmental Crime Victim Resources - Maine
A resource listing for environmental crime victims
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EPS Partnership Accomplishments
Annual accomplishments data for the Electric Power Systems Partnership. Shows the program's decrease in emissions since 1999.
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Alternatives Benefits Calculator
Download the SF6 Alternatives Benefits Calculator to evaluate the total lifecycle cost and environmental impacts of different circuit breaker technologies.
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About the Electric Power Systems Partnership
Details about the voluntary partnership program to reduce sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions from electric power systems.
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Human Health & Environmental Impacts of the Electric Power Sector
Learn about the power sector's impact on human health.
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2024 SO2 Allowance Auction
Find on this page the results of EPA's 2024 Acid Rain Program sulfur dioxide (SO2) allowance auction, which took place on March 26, 2024.
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Instructions for Test Contractors and Environmental Consultants
Provides information for test contractors and environmental consultants to obtain user names and passwords for CAMD Business System/ECMPS.
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Resources for Developing a Request for Proposals
View example files of landfill gas-related procurements including requests for proposals (RFPs).
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LMOP Data and Partners
Technical data for landfills and landfill gas energy projects, project profiles for select projects, and LMOP partnership and listserv.
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CHP Tools
Download the CHP Emissions Calculator, a tool that calculates the difference between the anticipated carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide emissions from a CHP system to those of a separate heat and power system.
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CHP Resources
Access documents and tools about CHP, CHP project development, CHP policy, and CHP applications.
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CHP's Role Providing Reliability and Resiliency
Learn about CHP benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, energy cost savings, and enhanced energy reliability.
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CHP's Role in a Decarbonizing Energy Grid
Learn about CHP benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, energy cost savings, and enhanced energy reliability.
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Is My Facility a Good Candidate for CHP?
Learn if a facility is a good candidate for CHP by answering a list of questions, and access the CHP Spark Spread Estimator, a tool that helps evaluate a prospective CHP system for its potential economic feasibility.