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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $1.8 Million to Louisiana Clean Fuels, Inc to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing Louisiana Clean Fuels, Inc will receive a total of $1,815,256 under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program.
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EPA Announces About $70 Million in Grant Funding for Dillard University and the City of New Orleans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $19,944,576 in community grant funding for Dillard University and their partner United Way of Southeast Louisiana.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources will Receive $156,120,000 to Deliver Residential Solar, Lowering Energy Costs and Advancing Environmental Justice
EPA announces selectees under Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grant competition to deliver solar to low-income and disadvantaged households through the President’s Investing in America agenda
As the Biden-Harris Administration celebrates Earth week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has been selected to receive $156,129,000.
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EPA Announces $1.4M Settlement with Sasol Chemicals for Alleged Chemical Accident Prevention Violations at Westlake, La., Facility
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently finalized a settlement with Sasol Chemicals (Sasol) over alleged violations of the chemical accident prevention provisions of the Clean Air Act at the company’s facility in Westlake, Louisiana.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces at Least $15,719,907 in Awards for Clean School Buses Across Louisiana as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The awards, which are made possible through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, will help the selectees purchase clean school buses in three school districts across Louisiana.
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EPA, Rep. Troy Carter Announce Grant for La. DEQ Air Monitoring Project in St. James Parish
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant funded through the American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ).
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EPA Settlement with Evonik Will Reduce Air Toxics in St. John the Baptist Parish, La.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a settlement with Evonik Corporation that will reduce emissions of ethylene oxide and other hazardous air pollutants by 5.6 tons per year from a facility in Reserve, St. John.
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EPA Announces Louisiana to Receive Nearly $2.4 Million for Air Monitoring Projects
Largest investment for community air monitoring in EPA history funded by President Biden’s Climate and Economic Plans
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced four Louisiana organizations will receive $2,399,604 from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and American Rescue Plan to enhance air quality monitoring in marginalized communities.
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EPA Announces $43,000,000 in Clean School Bus Funding for School Districts in Louisiana
Historic investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law headed to all 50 states in effort to transform America’s school bus fleet
The Biden-Harris Administration announced the Fiscal Year 2022 recipients of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, awarding $43,845,000 to Louisiana school districts.
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Firestone Polymers Agrees to Settle Multiple Environmental Claims at its Sulphur, La., Rubber Manufacturing Plant
EPA News Release: Firestone Polymers Agrees to Settle Multiple Environmental Claims at its Sulphur, La., Rubber Manufacturing Plant
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EPA Urges Communities in Tropical Storm Nicholas’ Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely
EPA News Release: EPA Urges Communities in Tropical Storm Nicholas’ Path to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely
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EPA Expands Air Monitoring Efforts in Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida
EPA News Release: EPA Expands Air Monitoring Efforts in Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ida
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Louisiana receives $978,866 from EPA to enhance air quality
EPA News Release: Louisiana receives $978,866 from EPA to enhance air quality
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EPA awards more than $1.2M to Port of New Orleans to help reduce diesel emissions
EPA News Release: EPA awards more than $1.2M to Port of New Orleans to help reduce diesel emissions
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EPA awards Louisiana over $311,000 to assess air pollutants in St. John Parish
Grant funding prioritized for areas facing air quality challenges
EPA News Release: EPA awards Louisiana over $311,000 to assess air pollutants in St. John Parish
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