Grants and Award environment, alternative energy and green news, statistics and reports updated hourly http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:08:25 +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/Grants+and+Awards/PNNL%27s+Parker+achieves+prestigious+award+for+lifetime+of+energy+efficiency+efforts News Brief December 05, 2017 ... Tue, 05 Dec 2017 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Fuel+from+sewage+is+the+future+%26%23226%3B%26%23128%3B%26%23147%3B+and+it%27s+closer+than+you+think Technology converts human waste into bio-based fuel November 02, 2016 ... Wed, 02 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/State%27s+3+biggest+public+research+institutions+to+increase+collaboration UW, WSU and PNNL sign Memorandum of Understanding November 01, 2016 ... Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/PNNL+scientist+elected+ASHRAE+fellow Michael Rosenberg elected for achievements in energy codes and requirements for efficient buildings September 12, 2016 ... Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Battelle+awards+over+%24300%2C000+to+take+STEM+education+to+the+next+level Operator of Pacific Northwest National Lab builds paths to science, technology, engineering and math careers July 25, 2016 ... Mon, 25 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/PNNL+to+lead+regional+smart+manufacturing+center One of 5 centers in a new national Innovation Institute June 22, 2016 ... Wed, 22 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Grant+Will+Stimulate+Urban+Gardening+on+Baltimore+Vacant+Lots BALTIMORE (April 18, 2016) - The E.P.A. today announced a $22,000 environmental justice grant to the Parks and People Foundation in Baltimore to help educate residents about safe ways to create urban gardens on vacant properties throughout the city. The backing from EPA's Environmental Justice Small Grants Plan includes money that has already been spent to train twelve high school students how to collect soil samples from vacant lots that are designated for urban gardens for... Mon, 18 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Signs+Memorandum+of+Understanding+with+LeMoyne%26%238211%3BOwen+College (04/14/16 - ATLANTA) - On Thursday April 14, 2016, the E.P.A. (EPA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LeMoyne-Owen College to enhance research, teaching, outreach, career development, and stewardship in environmental and mathematical sciences. As a part of the MOU, E.P.A. will commit to enhance the college's environmental policy and science curricula and offer opportunities for students interested in environmental careers. Carol L. Kemper, Deputy Direc... Thu, 14 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Reduces+Health+Risk+from+Radon+in+New+Mexico DALLAS - (April 8, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) recently awarded $221,158 to the New Mexico Environment Department. The state will use the funds to protect residents of New Mexico-particularly school-age children-from harmful exposures to radon gas and other indoor air pollutants that may cause cancer. E.P.A. regularly works with organizations to reduce the environmental health risks of indoor air contaminants such as radon and asthma triggers. Indoor air pollutants in homes, buil... Fri, 08 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/U.S.+E.P.A.+Awards+%24700%2C000+to+UC+Irvine+for+Research+on+Protecting+Air+Quality+in+a+Changing+Climate SAN FRANCISCO -Today, the E.P.A. awarded $701,304 to the University of California, Irvine to help answer the question of how to protect the air we breathe from the impacts of climate change. University researchers will use the funds to study the effects of ammonia and rising global temperatures on secondary organic aerosol formation. "California has some of the worst air quality in the nation, and the changing climate could exacerbate the problem," said Jared Blumenfeld, EPA... Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/U.S.+E.P.A.+Awards+%24790%2C000+to+UC+Davis+for+Research+on+Protecting+Air+Quality+in+a+Changing+Climate SAN FRANCISCO -Today, the E.P.A. awarded $790,000 to the University of California, Davis to help answer the question of how to protect the air we breathe from the impacts of climate change. University researchers will use the funds to study air quality, exposure, and health impact outcomes under a range of energy use and emission scenarios. "California has some of the worst air quality in the nation, and the changing climate could exacerbate the problem," said Jared Blumenfe... Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Acknowledges+University+of+Arizona+for+Efforts+to+Reduce+Wasted+Food SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. presented the University of Arizona with an award for outstanding efforts in food recovery. The students, food service staff and university leaders, along with the Tohono O'odham Nation's San Xavier Co-operative Farm and the City of Tucson worked together to increase food recovery by 1,232% from 2013 to 2014. Last year, the partnership diverted 3.4 million pounds of food waste, landscape debris, and manure from the landfill. "This innovative... Thu, 31 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/US+E.P.A.+Administrator+Delivers+Remarks+at+Atlanta+Conference+on+College+Students+Helping+Underserved+Communities+Address+Environmental+Problems ATLANTA - Today, U.S. E.P.A. Administrator Gina McCarthy provided opening remarks at the E.P.A. Region four conference about the College/Underserved Community Partnership Plan (CUPP) at the Sam Nunn Federal Center in Atlanta, Ga. Through CUPP, college and university students provide technical support to underserved communities at no cost to them. Over the last couple of years, E.P.A. Region four has developed partnerships with colleges and communities through CUPP. The ... Thu, 31 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/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Recognizes+8+Georgia+Organizations+with+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year+for+Outstanding+Achievements+in+Energy+Efficiency%2FIn+2014+alone%2C+all+Energy+Star+partners+prevented+283+million+metric+tons+of+GHG+emissions%2C+providing+%2431.5+bi ATLANTA--The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) are honoring 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Georgia include: Beazer Homes USA, Incorporated (Atlanta, GA) ... Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Recognizes+7+Florida+Organizations+with+2016+Energy+Star+Partners+of+the+Year+for+Outstanding+Achievements+in+Energy+Efficiency%2FIn+2014+alone%2C+all+Energy+Star+partners+prevented+283+million+metric+tons+of+GHG+emissions%2C+providing+%2431.5+bi ATLANTA--The E.P.A. (EPA) and the D.O.E. (DOE) are honoring 149 businesses and organizations in 35 states for their commitment to saving energy and protecting the environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. Recipients of the 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Florida include: Intertape Polymer Group, Incorporated (Sarasota, FL)... Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Pella+Corporation+Named+2016+Energy+Star+Partner+of+the+Year+for+Outstanding+Achievements+in+Energy+Efficiency+-+Des+Moines+School+District%2C+Metrolighting+in+Brentwood%2C+Mo.+and+Principal+Real+Estate+Investors+of+Des+Moines+also+Energy+Star+ho (Lenexa, Kan., March 29, 2016) - The E.P.A. has selected Pella Corporation of Pella, Iowa, a window and door manufacturing company, as one of 8 businesses acknowledged as a 2016 Energy Star Partner of the Year for Outstanding Achievements in Energy Efficiency. Pella Corporation continues to innovate by offering new Energy Star certified products that meet the newest plan requirements, including options for Energy Star Most Efficient 2015, and partnering with Lawrence Berkeley ... Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/Dallas-Fort+Worth%2C+Houston+in+Top+ten+of+EPA%26%238217%3Bs+List+of+Cities+with+the+Most+Energy+Star++Certified+Buildings%3B+Austin+also+makes+top+25 DALLAS - (March 29, 2016) The E.P.A. (EPA) announced 3 Texas cities made the eighth-annual "Top Cities" list, which ranks the 25 U.S. metropolitan areas with the most Energy Star certified buildings and superior energy performance in the preceding calendar year. Dallas-Fort Worth came in at number 7 with 249 buildings, Houston at number 8 with 231 buildings and Austin tied for 25th with 55 buildings. The Top Cities list serves to illustrate how cities across America are em... Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.greenenvironmentnews.com/Environment/Grants+and+Awards/E.P.A.+Declares+%24330%2C000+for+UNLV+to+Research+Microbes+in+Water+Reuse+Systems SAN FRANCISCO - Today, the E.P.A. awarded $329,650 to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to research human and ecological health impacts associated with water reuse and conservation practices. Nationally, $3.3 million was awarded to 5 institutions nationwide for water reuse and conservation research. "Competing water needs, combined with impacts from prolonged droughts and a changing climate, has increased demands on the finite drinking water resources in the West," said To... Wed, 23 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0100