North Carolina environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/State/North+Carolina Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:24 +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/Energy/PNNL+helps+lead+grid+modernization+with+new+D.O.E.+plans Resilient distribution systems to be validated News Release September 12, 2017 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/World%27s+smallest+neutrino+detector+finds+big+physics+fingerprint News Brief August 03, 2017 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/PNNL+researchers+selected+as+AAAS+fellows Fellows are selected for achievements that advance science and its applications December 12, 2016 Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Research/Genes%2C+early+environment+sculpt+the+gut+microbiome The 'hometown effect,' genetics play key roles November 28, 2016 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Charlotte+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environment ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Charlotte ranking 21st. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Charlotte achieved significant reduction... Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Air/Washington%2C+DC+Tops+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environment WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year. For the 2nd year in a row, Washington, D.C. held its lead with 686 certified buildings. Los Angeles came in 2nd with 527 buildings followed by 3rd place San Francisco with 355 buildings. Atlanta and New York City round out the top five, each with in excess of 300 Energy Star... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Atlanta+Ranks+Fourth+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environmen ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Atlanta ranking fourth. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Atlanta achieved significant reductions in their en... Wed, 30 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Miami+on+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star+Certified+Buildings%2FEnergy+efficiency+leads+to+a+stronger+economy+and+healthier+environmen ATLANTA - The E.P.A. (EPA) has announced its eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified commercial buildings in the preceding calendar year with Miami ranking eighteenth. The Top Cities list illustrates how cities across America are embracing energy efficiency as a proven path to financial savings and a healthier environment. Energy Star labeled buildings in Miami achieved significant reductions in their en... 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/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Scientists+Gain+Highest+Honor+from+the+White+House WASHINGTON- President Obama has named 2 E.P.A. (EPA) scientists as recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This award, which is being given to EPA's Dr. Alex Marten and Dr. Rebecca Dodder, is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. Awardees are selected for their pursuit of innovative research at the frontiers of sc... 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+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/Hazardous+Waste/E.P.A.+Finalizes+%249+Million+Interim+Cleanup+Project+for+Expanded+Area+at+CTS+of+Asheville+Incorporated+Superfund+Location ATLANTA - The E.P.A. has selected an interim cleanup project to address contamination beneath the former plant at the CTS of Asheville Incorporated Superfund Site. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality concurred with EPA's decision. Historical use of solvents in the manufacturing of electronic components at the CTS Location contaminated the soil and groundwater with trichloroethene (TCE) and other volatile organic compounds (VOCs). TCE has been linked to var... Thu, 11 Feb 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Water/E.P.A.+Awards+%2412.7+Million+to+Assist+Small+Drinking+Water+and+Wastewater+Systems WASHINGTON - The E.P.A. (EPA) is announcing the award of $12.7 million in grants to help small drinking and wastewater systems and private well owners located in urban and rural communities throughout the U.S. and its territories. The water systems will gain training and technical assistance to enhance small system operations and management practices, promote system sustainability, and better protect public health and the environment. In excess of 97 percent of the nation's ... Wed, 10 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