Industry Trends


McLerran to Administer EPA Region 10

Dennis McLerran formerly served as executive director of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, a state-charged agency that adopts and enforces air quality standards in Washington.

China-based PV Maker Plans U.S. Operation, Gets Tax Credit

Yingli Green Energy received a $4.5 million tax credit for its planned establishment of manufacturing operations for photovoltaic modules in the United States.

Investors, Texas Tech Commit $40 M to Renewable Energy Studies

Republic Power Partners is ready to bring $10 billion in wind, solar, biomass, natural gas and clean coal generation to West Texas.

Officials to Break Ground on $62 M Wastewater Plant Upgrade

The Columbia Regional Wastewater Treatment facility has received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to upgrade it facilities and make it more energy efficient.

UCS Asks Farm Bureau to Discuss Climate Change Position

Scientists are hoping for a meeting with "the Voice of Agriculture" to open a dialogue on its stance on global climate change.



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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska Towns Assess Brownfields with Stimulus Funds

EPA distributed more than $730,000 to help three Iowa towns, Kansas City, Mo., and Lincoln, Neb.

Jane Goodall Institute to Expand Conservation with USAID Grant

The $5.5 million will enable the institute and its partners to continue work in western Tanzania for endangered species, including chimpanzees.

WERF to Administer $10 M for Infrastructure Technology Studies

EPA provided funding to the Water Environment Research Foundation through a cooperative agreement to evaluate new technologies that address aging U.S. water and wastewater infrastructure.

USGS-sponsored Study to Uncover Mineral Supplies

The U.S. Geological Survey says information about copper, lithium, rare earth elements, uranium, and phosphate resources is important for security and land-use decisions.

Toho Water Authority to Deploy Aclara AMI

Kissimmee, Fla., authority will pilot the Star Network advanced metering infrastructure system to enhance service and conserve resources.

Green Mining Technologies, Earth Explorations Buy Gold Mine

Consortium of companies is using new technology to diminish the environmental impact of precious metal mining.

Consultant Lists Top 10 Green Building Trends for 2010

Green building consultant Jerry Yudelson offers his insights on the green building industry.