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Study: Expanding Renewable Energy in Illinois to 40% by 2031 Will Save Consumers and Businesses $1.21 Billion

April 28, 2021August 17, 2021 by Emily Holbrook

A study performed by the Power Bureau, led by former Illinois Power Agency Director Mark Pruitt, finds that fully funding the expansion of Illinois’ renewable energy program will result in lower electric bills for Illinois ratepayers.

PFAS Regulation: What You Can Expect in 2021

February 19, 2021March 15, 2021 by Guest Author

The EPA classifies PFAS compounds as “emerging chemicals of concern,” meaning the agency cannot enforce any of the guidelines set for PFAS substances. The latest evolution of their initial draft suggests the agency will be renewing its efforts to impose formal regulations.

Michael Regan Faces Uphill Battle as Head of EPA, If Confirmed

January 4, 2021February 9, 2021 by Jennifer Nastu

If Michael Regan, President-elect Joe Biden’s choice for head of the EPA, is confirmed, he faces the challenge of revamping a battle-torn organization: he will be taking the helm of an agency that saw not only the scaling back of many environmental regulations but also an increasingly demoralizing atmosphere under the Trump administration.

Trump Revokes California’s Authority to Set Auto Emissions Standards

September 19, 2019November 14, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Officials from the EPA and DOT announced on Thursday that they are revoking California’s authority to set auto emissions standards under the Clean Air Act.

Federal Watchdog Reports EPA Ignored Ethics Rules

July 17, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

The Environmental Protection Agency failed to comply with federal ethics rules for appointing advisory committee members, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concluded this week. President Trump’s EPA skipped disclosure requirements for new committee members last year, according to the federal watchdog. Led by Andrew Wheeler, the EPA currently manages 22 ... Read more »

EPA Official Bill Wehrum Resigns Under Ethics Cloud

June 28, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Environmental Protection Agency assistant administrator Bill Wehrum announced plans to resign this week amid an ongoing House Energy and Commerce Committee ethics inquiry. A top EPA official responsible for air and radiation, Wehrum led the agency’s efforts to roll back the Obama-era Clean Power Plan.

Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Clean Power Plan

June 20, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Headed by Andrew Wheeler, the EPA issued a final rule that replaces the Obama-era Clean Power Plan with one that allows states to set emissions standards for coal-fired plants. The Trump administration called the previous rule “overreaching.” Introduced in August 2015, President Obama’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) called for national ... Read more »

Senators Make Sure Wheeler Knows They Oppose Changes to Mercury Rule

March 18, 2019November 19, 2019 by Jennifer Hermes

A handful of US Senators have sent a letter to EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler saying they strongly oppose a December, 2018, proposal that could “lead to the undoing of the Mercury Rule.” The proposal finds that it is no longer “appropriate and necessary” to regulate mercury and air toxic emissions ... Read more »

EPA Chief Says Green New Deal ‘Not Ready for Primetime’

February 14, 2019August 18, 2020 by Emily Holbrook

The acting head of the nation’s environmental agency said Democrats’ proposal to combat climate change was “not ready for primetime,” in an interview with ABC News Live this week. Acting Environmental Protection Agency chief Andrew Wheeler said he was concerned the resolution dubbed a “Green New Deal” didn’t address whether a zero-carbon energy grid would be reliable in the wake of ... Read more »

Wheeler One Step Closer to Full-Time EPA Head

February 5, 2019February 20, 2020 by Jennifer Nastu

Acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Andrew Wheeler, is a step closer to Senate confirmation to be named full-time administrator of the EPA. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted today to approve Wheeler as head of the organization. Wheeler has been acting head of the EPA since ... Read more »

US Government Shutdown Affects the EPA, Climate Research

January 14, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

The longest federal government shutdown in US history continued today, affecting around 800,000 federal workers, major agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, and national scientific research on climate and the environment.

Renewable Fuels Association Airs New Ad Campaign Calling on EPA to Support Iowa Farmers

August 14, 2018 by Emily Holbrook

Coinciding with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler’s visit to Iowa this week, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is launching a week-long ad campaign in the state, urging the agency to follow the direction of President Trump by maintaining a strong Renewable Fuel Standard and approving year-round access to 15% ethanol ... Read more »

Study: Expanding Renewable Energy in Illinois to 40% by 2031 Will Save Consumers and Businesses $1.21 Billion

PFAS Regulation: What You Can Expect in 2021

Michael Regan Faces Uphill Battle as Head of EPA, If Confirmed

Trump Revokes California’s Authority to Set Auto Emissions Standards

Federal Watchdog Reports EPA Ignored Ethics Rules

EPA Official Bill Wehrum Resigns Under Ethics Cloud

Trump Administration Rolls Back Obama-Era Clean Power Plan

Senators Make Sure Wheeler Knows They Oppose Changes to Mercury Rule

EPA Chief Says Green New Deal ‘Not Ready for Primetime’

Wheeler One Step Closer to Full-Time EPA Head

US Government Shutdown Affects the EPA, Climate Research

Renewable Fuels Association Airs New Ad Campaign Calling on EPA to Support Iowa Farmers

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