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EPA Releases new Brownfields Road Map

9 May 2012

The new Brownfields Road Map publication and website provide a general outline of how to assess and clean up a brownfields site and...

Battle of the Buildings Returns

9 May 2012

For the third year in a row, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering commercial building owners and managers an opportunity to achieve real...

Energy Department Announces up to $5 Million to Spur Adoption of Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Communities Nationwide

8 May 2012

As part of President Obama's all-of-the-above energy strategy to address the high price of gasoline and reduce American dependence on foreign oil, the U.S. Department...

ICMA Podcasts Highlight Local Solar Programs

1 May 2012

ICMA, through the Department of Energy-funded SunShot Solar Outreach Partnership, is conducting outreach to share best practices related to increasing solar adoption on the local level with local governments across the country.

Earth Day 2012

12 April 2012

Local governments across the country are using Earth Day (April 22) to educate children about the environment and encourage greater participation by the community in local green initiatives.

Green Ordinances

15 March 2012

How some local governments are influencing energy efficiency through local ordinances.

Public Awareness of ENERGY STAR Remains Strong

14 March 2012

Public awareness of the ENERGY STAR label exceeded 80% in 2011, and 44% of U.S. households report purchasing an ENERGY STAR qualified product. As the...

U.S. EPA Seeks Nominations for its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC)

14 March 2012

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking nominations for its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC). The LGAC provides critical advice on the development and implementation of Agency programs at the local level and is composed of elected and appointed officials representing: cities, counties, and other local governments; small communities; tribal governments and state governments

City of Philadelphia Selects ICMA to Assist Philly311

5 March 2012

ICMA will work with its partners to advise the city in its efforts to secure a new CRM application.

Battle of the Buildings: EPA's National Building Competition

27 February 2012

Due to popular demand, EPA is pleased to announce that we will offer the ENERGY STAR National Building Competition in 2012. More information will be...

Survey Results Shed Light on Solar Energy Challenges, Opportunities

16 February 2012

Survey data highlight the challenges being faced, solar initiatives underway, and areas where local governments can help facilitate the increased adoption of solar PV in their communities.

DOE Awards $12 Million to Spur Rapid Adoption of Solar Energy with the Rooftop Solar Challenge

1 December 2011

Awards will reduce the cost homeowners and businesses pay to install solar energy systems, while saving money and time for local governments faced with tight budgets.