Water


Standard Solar Installs Solar Panels to Catholic University

The 294 kilowatts of solar power will provide abut 10 percent of the electricity needed to meet Washington, D.C., renewable electricity requirement in 2010.

EPA Orders Developer to Restore Wyoming Wetlands

Michael and Richard Gard of Professional Home Design have expressed their intent to restore Wind River wetlands near Dubois to their pre-impact condition and grade.

Hermosa Beach Pier Ave. Project

Hermosa Beach to Apply $1.3 M, LID Tools for Stormwater Project

The Pier Avenue Improvement project includes a new storm drain system designed to address flooding and reduce stormwater pollution to the nearby beach.

Kennedy/Jenks to Demo Dewatering Technology in California

NEI Corporation has developed nanoscale additives that are designed to increase energy efficiency of municipal sludge dewatering processes.

Cornell University to Start CHPP, Eliminate Coal in 2011

As part of its Climate Action Plan, the university's new combined heat and power plant is expected to help lower Cornell's carbon footprint by almost 30 percent.

Appliance Rebate Program Wastes Money, Economists Say

University of Delaware economists analyzed the effect of refrigerator rebates and energy savings.

Clarkson University Replaces Portland Cement with Glass

A new student center being built on the campus is using recycled industrial glass powder in place of 20 percent of Portland cement in its concrete blocks.



Pennsylvania, States Sign MOU on Low Carbon Fuel Standard

The memorandum of understanding establishes a process to develop a regional framework by 2011 and examine economic impacts of the transportation standard.

LG Earns New UL Certification for Computer Monitor

UL Environment says 90 percent of the materials and parts used to make the monitor can be reused or recycled at the end of its useful life.

Money Available for Methane Reduction Projects

EPA is offering up to $5 million to organizations to fund innovative, international methane reduction projects in Methane to Markets partner countries.

Survey Examines Manager, Consumer Take on Smart Meters, Conservation

Oracle Utilities worked with O'Keeffe & Company to tap into the thinking of 1,210 adults and 302 water utility managers in the United States and Canada about water conservation.

Duke Energy Offers Tips to Stay Warm, Save Money

Communities across the nation have experienced sustained periods of subfreezing temperatures the past few weeks, so it's important that residents use some simple energy-saving tips for staying warm and saving money.

37 Authorities to Get More Than $9 M to Help Protect Swimmers

EPA continues to support beach water quality monitoring under the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act.

Company Restores 514 Wetland Acres for La. Mitigation Credits

Resource Environmental Solutions says oil and gas companies and developers who impact wetlands in Louisiana can offset their impacts by purchasing credits.

Versar Wins $7 M EPA Contract for Exposure Assessments

Company has supported EPA toxic substances programs for 30 years and currently has five major contracts.

Syntec, EERC to Make Bio-Butanol from Biomass and Waste

Catalyst technology with biomass conversion expertise should help Syntec commercialize the production of bio-butanol as a renewable fuel.

United Water, Infilco Degremont Collaborate on Research Center

These subsidiaries of Suez Environnement have set aside more than $1.2 million in funding for four research projects.

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