Kentucky environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/Kentucky Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:23 +0100 http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/images/rss.gif http://http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com The feed is managed/created by GreenEnvironmentNews.com (http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com). http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Recognizes+Kentucky-based+Companies+with+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year (03/29/2016 - ATLANTA) - The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) is honoring Schneider Electric and Big Ass Solutions for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. The Kentucky-based companies are among 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states to gain the honor. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award include Beazer Homes, The Home Depot and Verizon. "This year's Partner of the Ye... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Recognizes+Kentucky+Schools+with+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year (03/29/2016 -ATLANTA) - The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) is honoring Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) and Bullitt Co. Public Schools (BCPS) for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. The 2 are among 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states to gain the honor. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award include Beazer Homes, The Home Depot and Verizon. "This year... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Recognizes+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year+for+Outstanding+Achievements+in+Energy+Efficiency (03/29/2016 - ATLANTA) - The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) is honoring Kenton Co. School District in Ft. Wright, Kentucky for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. The school system is one of 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states to gain the honor. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award include Beazer Homes, The Home Depot and Verizon. "This year's Partner of the Yea... Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+Availability+of+up+to+%241.9+Million+to+Clean+Up+Diesel+Engines+in+the+Southeast (02/25/16 - ATLANTA) - The E.P.A. (EPA) today announced the availability of up to $1.9 million in grant backing to establish clean diesel plans aimed at reducing emissions from the existing fleet of diesel engines in the southeast. Funds being made accessible for applicants in the southeast are part of a $26 million national allotment. Diesel-powered engines move approximately 90 percent of the nation's freight tonnage, and today nearly all Hwy. freight trucks, locomotives, and ... Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Nissan+and+Toyota+Manufacturing+Plants+in+Mississippi+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced Nissan NA in Canton and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi in Blue Springs, both in Mississippi, are among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/E.P.A.+Declares+2015+Energy+Star+Certified+Manufacturing+Plants WASHINGTON -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that 70 manufacturing plants have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a significant amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From building corporate energy management programs to imple... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+3+Facilities+in+Tennessee+Achieved+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certification (02/24/16 -ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that 3 facilities in Tennessee are among 70 manufacturing plants to have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying co... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+Toyota+Motor+Manufacturing+Achieved+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certification (02/24/16 - ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Kentucky is among 70 manufacturing plants to have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. Fr... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+2+Facilities+in+Alabama+Achieve+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certification (02/24/16 -ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that 2 facilities in Alabama are among 70 manufacturing plants to have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying cor... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+Holcim+for+Achieving+2015+ENERGY+STAR+Certification (02/24/16 -ATLANTA) -- The E.P.A. (EPA) announced today that Holcim in Holly Hill, South Carolina, is among 70 manufacturing plants to have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+4+Facilities+in+Florida+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced that 4 facilities in Florida are among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying cor... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+CEMEX+in+Clinchfield%2C+Ga.+for+Achieving+2015+Energy+Star+Certification ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced that CEMEX, in Clinchfield, Ga. is among 70 manufacturing plants nationally that have achieved Energy Star certification for their superior energy performance in 2015. Together, these manufacturing plants saved a record amount of energy, cut their energy bills by $476 million, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by in excess of 5 million metric tons -equal to the average yearly energy use of in excess of 450,500 households. From applying c... Wed, 24 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Embry-Riddle+Aeronautical+and+the+University+of+Central+Florida+with+Grants+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded 2 universities in Florida with People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challenges," said Dr. Thomas A. Bu... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Georgia+Institute+of+Technology+in+Atlanta%2C+Ga.+with+Grant+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga. with a People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challe... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Energy/Students+from+Mississippi+State+University+Among+38+Teams+to+Gain+E.P.A.+Grants+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded a grant to Mississippi State University (MSU) in Starkville, Miss., through the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. Nationally the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental an... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Students+from+the+University+of+North+Carolina+at+Chapel+Hill+Among+38+Teams+to+Gain+E.P.A.+Grants+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA - Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded a grant to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) through the People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) program. Nationally the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and p... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Auburn+University+with+Grants+to+Develop+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) awarded Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. with People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants. Nationally, the grants were awarded to 38 university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challenges," said Dr. Thom... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+University+of+Kentucky-Paducah+Student+Team+Innovative+Sustainable+Plan+Grant ATLANTA- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced a student team from the University of Kentucky-Paducah will gain one of 38 People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants to fund suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most pressing environmental and public health challenges," said Dr. Thomas A. Burke, EPA's Science... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Awards+Grants+to+38+Student+Teams+for+Innovative+Sustainable+Plans Since 2004 the competition has funded in excess of 600 student team plans nationwide - some leading to start-up companies. WASHINGTON- Today, the E.P.A. (EPA) announced 38 People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants to university student teams for suggested plans to develop new, sustainable products and strategies. Each team will gain up to $15,000 for their proposals. "This year's P3 teams have created innovative research plans that tackle some of our most... Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Agriculture/Obama+Administration+to+Partner+with+27+Communities+to+Boost+Neighborhood+Revitalization+through+Local+Food+Enterprises+-+Local+Foods%2C+Local+Places+Empowers+Creative+Economic+Development+in+Rural+and+Urban+Communities+in+22+states WASHINGTON - Today, on behalf of the White House Rural Council, 6 federal agencies joined together to declare the selection of 27 communities in 22 states that will participate in Local Foods, Local Places, a federal initiative that helps communities increase economic opportunities for local farmers and related businesses, create vibrant places and promote childhood wellness by improving access to healthy local food. Developed as a partnership among the E.P.A., U.S.D.A., U.S... Mon, 25 Jan 2016 07:00:00 +0100