Environmental Education Grant RFA Released

Closes 12/6/21 The US EPA announced that up to $3 million in funding for locally-focused environmental education grants is now available under the 2021 Environmental Education (EE) Local Grant Program. Through this grant program, EPA intends to provide financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques, that will … Read more

Webinar: Combined Heat and Power- Utility: End User Partnerships

Some utilities are exploring how investing in combined heat and power (CHP) systems can bring value to customers, communities, and the wider grid in the context of changing utility business models. The traditional utility business model of owning large central power plants is changing with the increased penetration of distributed energy resources (DERs). Utility ownership … Read more

Department of Energy Announces $60 Million Investment to Increase Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $60 million in funding for its largest-ever cohort of university-based Industrial Assessment Centers (IACs), which assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in reducing their carbon emissions and lowering energy costs, while training the next generation of energy-efficiency workers. The groundbreaking investment will help remove barriers to decarbonization across the … Read more

Webinar: Nature-Based Pollution Prevention – Tactics for Implementation, Reporting, and Partnerships

From strategic tree plantings to wetland restoration projects, nature-based solutions (NbS) are quickly becoming a key part of many pollution prevention strategies. These solutions are accessible, scalable and offer many co-benefits, like increased biodiversity and climate resilience.  In this webinar, experts and advocates from a federal agency, the private sector, and a nonprofit will explore … Read more

TDEC’s 2021 Pollution Prevention Summer Webinar Series

A three-part webinar series is designed to provide an overview of relevant Tennessee legislative updates, answer questions about environmental permitting, and highlight the U.S. Department of Energy Better Plants Program and Low Carbon Pilot Project being offered. 1. Legislative Updates Date:        Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Time:        1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time Speakers:           • Blair Beaty … Read more