U.S. EPA Region 6
1445 Ross Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75202-2733
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www.epa.gov/region6
EPA-906-K-09-001
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PA Region 6 which includes Arkansas,
1 Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and
i Texas, offers a number of partnership
programs to businesses, governmental
agencies, non-profits and individuals that
focus on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions. Some of these reductions are
achieved through improved materials and
emissions management and others through
energy efficiency measures, waste and
water conservation.
We hope that this "green pages" of
programs will encourage you to access the
individual program Web Sites, email or
call the Region 6 point-of-contact for more
details.
After the Table of Contents, you will find
a matrix of the programs with cross-
references to business and industrial
sectors. By following the sector closest to
your facility, you can locate programs that
are aligned with your interests. Please
examine all of the "green pages" entries,
as your facility might benefit from a
partnership program not indicated on the
matrix.
Water Utilities Infrastructure
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
The Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended in 1996, established the Drinking
Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to make funds available to drinking
water systems to finance infrastructure improvements. The program provides
low-interest loans and technical assistance to public water systems to assist
them in complying with federal and state drinking water regulations and to
ensure that their customers are being provided with safe drinking water in
order to protect the public health. The program also emphasizes providing
funds to small and disadvantaged communities and to programs that
encourage pollution prevention as a tool for ensuring safe drinking water.
http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwsrf
Region 6 Contact: Javier Balli, balli.javier@epa.gov
WasteWise
The WasteWise program helps companies eliminate costly municipal solid
waste and select industrial wastes, reduce purchasing and waste disposal
costs tailored to their businesses. Through WasteWise, EPA provides free
technical assistance to help companies develop, implement, and measure
their waste reduction activities and provides partners with access to a variety
of resources, including a helpline, technical assistance, public recognition and
awards, partner forums, and a variety of publications. WasteWise partners
have reported more than 120 million tons of waste reduced since 1994. As a
result, WasteWise partners have made significant achievements in reducing
their impact on global climate change, http://www.epa.gov/wastewise/
Region 6 Contact: Deanna DeBose, debose.deanna@epa.gov
WaterSense
WaterSense focuses on creating a market enhancement program for water
efficient products. This site also provides a wide variety of information on
other water efficiency topics, and links to other web sites whose mission is to
protect the future of our nation's water supply. Water-efficiency programs are
an effective way for businesses and households to reduce operating costs by
saving on electric power, gas, chemical, and wastewater disposal expenses
and can also help address climate change. In fact, if one out of every 100
American homes retrofitted with water-efficient fixtures, we could save about
100 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per yearavoiding 80,000 tons
of GHG emissions, http://www.epa.gov/watersense/
Region 6 Contact: Debora Browning, browning.debora@epa.gov
Julie Ann Hankinson, hankinson.julie@epa.gov
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Smart Growth Network
Since its creation in late 1996, the Smart Growth Network (SGN) has become
a storehouse of knowledge about smart growth principles, facilitating the
sharing of best practices and acting as a catalyst for implementation of ideas.
The high quality of life in communities that consider smart growth makes
them economically competitive, creates business opportunities, and improves
the local tax base. SGN conducts research; publishes reports and other
publications; showcases outstanding communities; works with communities
through grants and technical assistance; and brings together diverse interests
to encourage better growth and development.
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/
Region 6 Contact: Amber Perry, perry,amber@epa.gov
SmartWay Transport Partnership
EPA launched the SmartWay Transport Partnership in 2004 to address the
environmental performance and fuel efficiency of the US freight sector
(truck and rail) through the use of a voluntary market incentive system that
encourages retailers/end users to choose trucking and/or rail companies that
are environmental leaders in their respective industry segments. Companies
participating in SmartWay save money, reduce fuel consumption, and
are recognized for their stewardship and environmental leadership. High
performing partners use the SmartWay Transport Partnership logo, enabling
customers to recognize their commitment and success in saving energy and
lowering GHG. Any company that ships products stands to improve its bottom
line by joining EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership.
http://www.epa.gov/otag/smartway/index.htm
Region 6 Contact: Sandra Rennie, rennie.sandra@epa.gov
Water Utilities Infrastructure
Clean Water State Revolving Fund
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program is authorized in
Title VI of the Clean Water Act to provide an innovative method of financing
a range of environmental projects, including wastewater treatment facilities,
implementation of a non-point source management plan, and development
and implementation of a Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan.
Under the program, EPA provides grants to all 50 states plus Puerto Rico to
capitalize state loan funds. The States are required to provide a 20 percent
match. The states, in turn, make low interest rate loans to communities,
individuals, and others for high-priority water-quality activities. As money is
paid back into the revolving fund, new loans are made to other recipients that
need help maintaining the quality of their water.
http://www.epa.gov/region6/water/at/srfproj.htm
Region 6 Contact: Velma Smith, smith.veima@epa.gov
Clean Energy & Climate Change Programs
Table of Contents
Directory of Programs and their Economic Sectors i-iv
AgSTAR 1
Beyond Translation 1
Blue Skyways Collaborative 1
Brownfields Redevelopment (BF) 2
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (BFRLF) 2
Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) 2
Children's Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) 3
Climate Change and Contaminated lands (CCL) 3
Climate Leaders 3
Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C2P2) 4
Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHP) 4
Dallas Sustainable Skylines Initiative (DSSI) 4
Design for the Environment (DfE) 5
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) 5
Environment Management System Network (EMS) 5
Energy Star - Commercial Buildings 6
Energy Star - Industry 6
Energy Star - Labeling 6
Energy Star - Qualified New Homes 7
Great American Woodstove Changeout (GAWC) 7
Green Building 7
Green Power Partnership (GPP) 8
Green Remediation 8
Green Suppliers Network (GSN) 8
GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnerhsip (GreenChill) 9
GreenSca pes 9
Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21) 9
Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) 10
Lean (LEAN) and the Environmental Initiative (LEI) 10
Methane to Markets Partnership (M to MP) 10
Mobile Air Conditioning Climate Protection (MACCP) 11
National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (NAPEE) 11
National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP) 11
Natural Gas STAR 12
North Texas Regional EMS Network (N-TREMS) 12
Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heaters (OHH) 12
Performance Track (P Track) 13
Plug-in to eCycling 13
Pollution Prevention (P2) 13
Ready for Reuse Program (RfR) 14
Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) 14
Responsible Appliance Disposal Partnership (RAD) 14
Smart Growth Network (SGN) 15
SmartWay Transport Partnership 15
Water Utilities Infrastructure Clean Water State Water Revolving Fund
Program (CWSRF) 15
Water Utilities Infrastructure Drinking Water State Water Revolving Fund
Program (DWSRF) 16
WasteWise 16
WaterSense 16
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Ready for Reuse Program
The Ready for Reuse (RfR) program has become an integral component of
EPA and states' cleanup programs that recognizes when a site/facility has
been assessed and, if necessary, remediated, that the property is safe for
redevelopment. Cleanups through the Resource Conservation and Recovery
Act focus on solid waste, hazardous waste and underground storage tanks.
As part of this program, a regulatory "determination" is provided that affirms
that the site's conditions are protective of human health and the environment
based on the current and planned future use of the property. On larger
Superfund sites, RfR Determinations are also available. The Ready for Reuse
Program has become a major feature of the National Land Revitalization
Action Agenda, http://www.epa.gov/earthlr6/ready4reuse/
Region 6 Contact: Jeanne Schulze,
Rick Ehrhart,
schulze.jeanne@epa.gov
ehrhart.richard@epa.gov
Resource Conservation Challenge
The Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC) is a national effort to conserve
natural resources and energy by managing materials more efficiently. The
commitment is to reduce more waste, reuse and recycle more products,
buy more recycled and recyclable products and reduce toxic chemicals
in waste. Reaching the goals is a widespread effort working with states,
industry, businesses and others to accomplish smarter and faster ways to
yield environmental results. Partnerships can be developed by EPA selecting
projects or by nominations by industry, government agencies, tribes, or any
non-governmental organizations, http://www.epa.gov/ercc/
Region 6 Contact: Lisa Price, price.lisa@epa.gov
Rob Luschek, luschek.robert@epa.gov
Robby Snowbarger, snowbarger.robert@epa.gov
Deanna DeBose, debose.deanna@epa.gov
Responsible Appliance Disposal Program
Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Partnership Program encourages
consumers to retire old, inefficient refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning
units and dehumidifiers, and implements best practices for recycling/
disposal. EPA provides partner recognition for achievement through press
releases, brochures, articles, and awards. As part of the program, EPA serves
as a technical clearinghouse on responsible appliance disposal program
development and implementation, calculates annual and cumulative program
benefits in terms of GHG and ozone-depleting substances (ODSs), emissions
savings and equivalents and, as available, potential cost savings. EPA's
Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program evaluates substitutes for
the ODSs to reduce overall risk to human health and the environment.
http://www.epa.gov/ozone/partnerships/rad/
Region 6 Contact: Kisor Fruitwala, fruitwala.kishor@epa.gov
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Performance Track
Performance Track recognizes and drives environmental excellence by
encouraging facilities with strong environmental records to go above and
beyond their legal requirements. Member facilities voluntarily commit to
typically four public, measurable-goals to improve the quality of our nation's
air, water, and land. Members include major corporations, small business, and
public facilities that are steering a course toward environmental excellence-
-and setting an example for others to follow. Performance Track is designed
to recognize facilities that have a sustained record of compliance, have
implemented a high-quality environmental management system, commit to
continuously improve their environmental performance, and work closely with
their community and employees. Performance Track helps facilities establish
and maintain their role as environmental leaders, gain recognition, and
capture opportunities for reducing cost and spurring technological innovation.
http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack/
Region 6 Contact: Craig Weeks, weeks.craig@epa.gov
Plug-In To eCycling
EPA partners with electronics manufacturers and retailers to increase the
number of safe, convenient opportunities Americans have to recycle unwanted
electronics and to increase the public's awareness of the need to recycle
these products. The program's goal is to reduce the amount of waste (both of
materials such as plastics and hazardous substances such as lead) from the
disposal of old electronics. Partner companies agree to assist with recycling
events or with the promotion of the program. Manufacturers and retailers can
set up or participate in collection programs for used electronics equipment,
solidifying companies reputations as good environmental stewards.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/plugin/index.htm
Region 6 Contact: Deanna DeBose, debose.deanna@epa.gov
Pollution Prevention
Pollution Prevention (P2) is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by
modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic
substances, implementing conservation techniques, and re-using materials
rather than putting them into the waste stream. Since P2 is a key policy
in national environmental protection activities, a number of partnership
programs and other EPA initiatives use this approach in their work. P2
approaches can be applied to all pollution-generating activities, including those
found in the energy, agriculture, federal and consumer, as well as industrial
sectors. Grants and funding can be provided by EPA for businesses joining
Pollution Prevention. Partnership programs enable flexible, collaborative,
market-driven solutions that can deliver measurable environmental results.
There are many partnership programs available on EPA's Web Site.
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Mobile Air Conditioning Climate Protection Partnership
The Mobile Air Conditioning Climate Protection Partnership (MACCP) is a
joint initiatve founded by EPA, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the
Mobile Air Conditioning Society. The partnership reduces the environmental
impact of mobile air conditioning through the recovery and recycling of CFC-
12 and HFC-134a refrigerants and the development of new, environmentally
superior air conditioning technologies. Program participants help promote
next-generation mobile air conditioning systems that are better for the
environment while satisfying customer safety, cost, and reliability concerns.
Through four measures proposed by the partnership, fuel can be reduced in
vehicle air conditioners by 30 percent and refrigerant emissions cut in half.
http://www.epa.gov/cppd/mac/
Region 6 Contact: Joyce Johnson,
johnson.joyce@epa.gov
National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency
The National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (NAPEE) is a private-public
initiative begun in the fall of 2005 to create a sustainable, aggressive national
commitment to energy efficiency through the collaborative efforts of gas
and electric utilities, utility regulators, and other partner organizations.
The U.S. Department of Energy and EPA jointly facilitate the Action Plan
and its Leadership Group of more than 60 leading privately, publicly, and
cooperatively owned electric and gas utilities, utility regulators, state
agencies, large energy users, consumer advocates, energy service providers,
and environmental and energy efficiency organizations.
http://www.epa.gov/eeactionplan/
Region 6 Contact: Rob Lawrence,
Jim Yarbrough,
lawrence.rob@epa.gov
yarbrough. james@epa.gov
National Partnership for Environmental Priorities
The National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP) is a partnership
program that targets hazardous chemical reductions. NPEP accepts partners
that eliminate, reduce the use of, or recycle hazardous chemicals on the 31
Priority Chemicals List. Priority chemicals have been identified as having
significant effects on human health and the environment and are typically
persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic. Public and private, large and small,
NPEP recognizes all partners with a trophy plaque, press release, posting
of their membership and success stories on the EPA Web Site, and the use
of the NPEP logo. EPA Region 6 alone has received commitments from 32
facilities, and these partners have successfully reduced over 7 million pounds
of hazardous chemicals, and have pledged additional reductions of over 21
million pounds. As part of the Resource Conservation Challenge, the NPEP
program focuses on improving materials management as well as reducing
wastes, http://www.epa.gov/npep/
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AgSTAR
AgSTAR is jointly sponsored by EPA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
and the U.S. Department of Energy. The program encourages the profitable
use of methane recovery (biogas) technologies at confined animal feeding
operations (CAFOs) that manage manure as liquid or slurries. These
technologies reduce methane emissions while achieving other environmental
benefits. The AgSTAR Program has successfully encouraged the development
and adoption of anaerobic digestion technologies. Since 1994, the number
of operational digester systems in the United States has grown to more then
125, producing significant benefits. In 2007, AgSTAR AD systems in the
United States reduced 80,000 tons of methane emissions and generated 275
million kilowatt-hours of energy, http://www.epa.gov/agstar/
Region 6 Contact: Van Kozak,
kozak.van@epa.gov
Beyond Translation
The EPA Region 6 office in Dallas began the Beyond Translation program
to proactively seek new opportunities to effectively engage the Hispanic
community in becoming environmental stewards. Despite continuing
population growth, the Hispanic community is largely under represented
in shaping EPA's national and regional agendas. Periodic forums are held
to improve communication, education and create regional collaborations.
The goal is to continue to serve as a catalyst to foster greater involvement
of the Hispanic community to protect human health and the environment.
Workgroup topics include recruitment of Hispanics, environmental awareness
and careers, economic opportunities, communications, health and the
environment.
http://www.epa.gov/region6/6wq/beyondtranslation/index.htm
Region 6 Contact: Paula Flores,
Minnie Rojo,
flores.paula@epa.gov
rojo.minerva@epa.gov
Blue Skyways Collaborative
Blue Skyways is a resource for businesses, communities, agricultural entities
and governments interested in developing and implementing best practices
for voluntary environmental improvement in reducing air emissions. Through
partnerships Blue Skyways strives to plan and/or implement projects that
use innovations in diesel engines, alternative fuels and renewable energy
technologies. Working together allows members to leverage funding and
share technology and professional expertise. Today Blue Skyways includes
ten states (Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico) and the area along the borders
with Canada and Mexico. Public and private companies, communities and
individual citizens are welcome to join.
http://www.blueskyways.org
Region 6 Contact: Gloria Vaughn,
vaughn.gloria@epa.gov
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Landfill Methane Outreach Program
The Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) encourages the recovery
of landfill gas (LFG)--mainly carbon dioxide and methane--for use as an
alternative energy source, thus reducing GHG emissions. The program
helps partners overcome barriers to project development by helping them
assess project feasibility, find financing, and market the benefits of project
development to the community. LFG projects generate revenue from the sale
of gas. Businesses are also realizing the cost savings associated with using
LFG as a replacement for more expensive fossil fuels, such as natural gas.
Some companies will save millions of dollars over the life of their LFG energy
projects. LMOP's efforts have reduced landfill methane emissions by more
than 24 million metric tons of carbon equivalent, http://www.epa.gov/lmop/
Region 6 Contact: Deanna DeBose, debose.deanna@epa.gov
Robby Snowbarger, snowbarger.robert@epa.gov
Lean and the Environment Initiative
Lean (LEAN) and the Environment Initiative (LEI) manufacturing is a business
model and collection of tactical methods that emphasize eliminating non-value
added activities (waste) while delivering quality products on time and at the
least cost with greater efficiency. In the United States, LEAN implementation
is rapidly expanding throughout diverse manufacturing and service sectors,
such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, furniture production, and
health care, as a core business strategy to create a competitive advantage.
Businesses are able to reduce costs; improve process flow and reduce lead
times; lower regulatory noncompliance risk; meet customer expectations;
improve environmental quality; improve employee morale and commitment;
and reduce manufacturing waste, http://www.epa.gov/lean/
Region 6 Contact: David Bond,
bond.david@epa.gov
Methane to Markets Partnership
The Methane to Markets Partnership (MMP) is an international initiative that
advances cost-effective, near-term methane recovery as a clean energy souce.
The program seeks to enhance economic growth, strengthen energy security,
improve air quality, improve industrial safety, and reduce GHG emissions.
MMP focuses on four sources of methane emissions: agriculture (animal waste
management), coal mines, landfills, and oil and gas systems. Cost-effective
technologies for capturing and using methane as a clean energy source are
available for every sector on which the MMP currently focuses. Capturing
methane from underground coal mines improves safety conditions by reducing
explosion hazards. Participating companies are recognized through active
participation in the Project Network, http://www.methanetomarkets.org/
Region 6 Contact: Gina Weber,
weber.gina@epa.gov
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GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership
The GreenChill Advanced Refrigeration Partnership is an EPA cooperative
alliance with the supermarket industry and other stakeholders to promote
the adoption of advanced technologies, strategies, and practices that reduce
emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and greenhouse gases
(GHGs). EPA estimates that operating expenses could be reduced by about
$30 million annually through widespread adoption of best practices, improved
equipment design and service, and advanced refrigeration technologies.
Participating companies receive recognition, achievement awards, publicity,
marketing, outreach, analytical tools, and guidelines on best practices and
advanced technologies, http://www.epa.gov/ozone/partnerships/greenchill/
Region 6 Contact: Joyce Johnson, johnson.joyce@epa.gov
GreenScapes
EPA's GreenScapes provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly
solutions for large-scale landscaping. Designed to help preserve natural
resources and prevent waste and pollution, GreenScapes encourages
companies to make more holistic decisions regarding waste generation and
disposal and to consider the associated impacts on land, water, air, and
energy use. GreenScapes focuses on the "the four r's" in landscaping: reduce,
reuse, recycle water and waste, and rebury. Green landscaping means buying
fewer products and switching from disposable products to those that are
long lasting and reusable. While the purchase of longer-lasting products can
initially be more expensive, savings accrue over time. The use of reusable
materials results in waste reduction, which is associated with GHG emissions
reductions, savings in landfill space, and natural resource preservation.
http://www.epa.gov/greenscapes/
Region 6 Contact: Timothy Herfel, herfel.timothy@epa.gov
Laboratories for the 21st Century
Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21) is a voluntary program that saves
money at laboratories while improving the environment. Laboratories require
tens of millions of dollars worth of energy to run and add tens of thousands of
pounds of pollution to our air, soil, and water. EPA and the U.S. Department
of Energy are helping new labs and retrofitting existing labs to help cut their
energy costs and reduce environmental damage. The goal is to create energy
self-sufficiency for all EPA labs, modeling these savings for other science labs
throughout the county. Laboratories can realize significant cost savings and
contribute to environmental health and safety improvements.
http://www.labs21century.gov/
Region 6 Contact: David Neleigh,
neleigh.david@epa.gov
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Brownfields Redevelopment
A brownfield is a property on which expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may
be complicated by the presence, or perceived presence of contamination.
EPA's Brownfields (BF) Program provides grants and technical assistance to
communities for assessment and cleanup to move brownfields properties
past the environmental issues and on to productive reuse. Productive reuse
of brownfields properties can generate jobs, attract investment to a local
economy, create livable communities through greenspace, reuse existing
infrastructure, and promote sustainability through green building, renewable
energy generation, and stormwater capture.
http://www.epa.gov/swerosps/bf/index.html
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monica@epa
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Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
The Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (BRLF) is an EPA competitive grant
program for cleanup. The BRLF grant allows states, cities, towns, counties,
territories, Indian tribes and quasi-government nonprofits or other
government entities low interest loans to clean up brownfields sites that
have been assessed for contamination. BRLF applicants can form coalitions
and apply for up to $1 million per eligible entity. There are limits on eligible
entities and a 20 percent matching cost share is required.
http://www.epa.gov/region6/6sf/bfpages/bfcleanup.htm
Region 6 Contact: Monica Smith,
smith.monica@epa.gov
Community Action for a Renewed Environment
The Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program
is a competitive grant program that offers communities an innovative
way to address the risks from multiple sources of toxic pollution in their
environment. Local organizations, including nonprofits, businesses, schools
and governments create partnerships that support communities to assess
the risks and implement solutions to improve the environment through local
action. Through CARE, EPA also provides technical assistance and resources.
CARE cooperative agreement funding is spread over two years in two levels
variable with the project proposal, http://www.epa.gov/care/index.htm
Region 6 Contact: Cindy Parker,
parker.cindy@epa.gov
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Children's Environmental Health Initiative
The Children's Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) program is a national
campaign to educate young people about climate change and its effects on
children's health, and encourages our nation's youth to take actions to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions. Children suffer disproportionately from the health
effects of some environmental hazards. Changes in climate could increase
some of these hazards. EPA and its partners will educate young people about
these issues and these young climate ambassadors will, in turn, educate
others and mobilize the public to "create a new climate for action."
http://www.epa.gov/climateforaction
Region 6 Contact: Paula Selzer,
selzer.paula@epa.gov
Climate Change and Contaminated Lands
The Climate Change and Contaminated Lands (CCCL) initiative is aimed at
measurably reducing greenhouse gas emissions while improving EPA's ability
to cleanup contaminated sites and return them to communities for beneficial
reuse. Key activities (as outlined in the EPA Administrator's Working Paper
on Clean Energy and Climate) include promoting biofuels and other clean
energy production and use on contaminated properties via collaboration
with public and private partners. The focus areas include beneficially reusing
these sites for clean energy generation facilities, as well as increasing
energy conservation, using cleaner fuels and renewable energy sources,
and incorporating carbon sequestration practices in remedial and removal
processes, http://www.epa.gov/renewableenergyland/
Region 6 Contact: Jeanne Schulze,
Rick Ehrhart,
schulze.jeanne@epa.gov
ehrhart.richard@epa.gov
Climate Leaders
The Climate Leaders program works with companies to develop
comprehensive climate change strategies. Partner companies commit
to reducing their impact on the global environment by completing a
corporatewide inventory of their GHG emissions based on a quality
management system, setting aggressive reduction goals, and annually
reporting progress to EPA. Through program participation, companies
create credible records of accomplishment and receive EPA recognition
as environmental leaders. The Climate Leaders program addresses the
climate impact of a firm on a comprehensive basis. All sources of GHGs are
considered, inventoried, and reduced, including onsite fuel comsumption
and energy use, industrial processes, onsite waste disposal, onsite air
conditioning and refrigeration use, electricity and steam purchases, and
mobile sources, http://www.epa.gov/climateleaders/
Region 6 Contact: Patrick Kelly,
kel ly. patrick@ epa. gov
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Green Power Partnership
The Green Power Partnership (GPP) promotes the use of renewable energy by
providing technical assistance, networking possibilities, and public recognition
to companies that choose to utilize green power (i.e., electricity that is
generated from resources such as solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, and low-
impact hydro facilities.) Because conventional electricity use is a significant
source of air pollution and GHG emissions, buying green power can help
reduce the environmental impact while also providing valuable benefits such
as avoiding GHG emissions; reducing air pollution; hedging against electricity
price increases; serving as a brand differentiator; generating customer,
investor, or stakehold loyalty and employee pride; creating positive publicity
and enhancing your organization's public image; and demonstrating civic
leadership, http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/
Region 6 Contact: Patrick Kelly,
kel ly. patrick@ epa .gov
Green Remediation
Green Remediation is the practice of considering all environmental effects
of remedy implementation and incorporating options to maximize net
environmental benefits of cleanup actions. Strategies for green remediation
rely on sustainable development which meets the needs of the present
without compromising the need of future generations, while minimizing overall
burdens to society. Sustainable practices emphasize the need to more closely
evaluate core elements of a cleanup project; compare the site-specific value of
conservation benefits gained by different strategies of green remediation; and
weigh the environmental trade-offs of potential strategies. Green remediation
addresses: energy requirements of the treatment system, air emissions, water
requirements and impacts on water resources, land and ecosystem impacts,
material consumption and waste generation, and long-term stewardship
actions, http://cluin.org/greenremediation/
Region 6 Contact: Camille Hueni,
Raji Josiam,
hueni.camille@epa.gov
josiam.raji@epa.gov
Green Suppliers Network
The Green Suppliers Network (GSN) is a collaborative venture among industry,
EPA, and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Manufacturing Extension
Partnership (MEP). GSN works with all levels of the manufacturing supply
chain to improve processes and minimize waste generation. Through onsite
GSN review, suppliers continually learn ways to increase energy efficiency,
identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resources and technologies
to eliminate waste. The result is more effective processes and products with
higher profits and fewer environmental impacts. Partners have the flexibility
to decide which recommendations to implement, and GSN reviews often lead
to at least a three-to-one return on investment. Implementing GSN review
recommendations results in a wide variety of environmental benefits.
http://www.greensuppliers.gov/
Region 6 Contact: David Bond,
bond.david@epa.gov
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ENERGY STAR - Qualified New Homes
ENERGY STAR and its partners work together to promote the benefits and
increase sales of energy-efficient homes. Homes that earn the ENERGY
STAR label must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by EPA. ENERGY
STXW-qualified homes are at least 15 percent more energy efficient than
homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code and include additional
energy-saving features that typically make them 20 percent to 30 percent
more efficient than standard homes. Nationally, more than 12 percent of new
homes built in 2006 earned the ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR builder
partners can differentiate themselves in the marketplace, boost sales, and
gain recognition as environmental leaders. Energy efficiency is one of the
lowest-cost strategies to address global climate change and air pollution.
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Region 6 Contact: Patrick Kelly,
kel ly. patrick@ epa. gov
Great American Wood Stove Changeout
The Great American Wood Stove Changeout (GAWC) program facilitates the
change from old, dirty, inefficient, "conventional" wood stoves manufactured
before 1988 to new, cleaner-burning appliances like gas, pellet, and EPA-
certified stoves. Moving to cleaner technologies reduces particulate matter
and air toxics (indoor and outdoor), improves energy efficiency, and reduces
fire hazards. Manufacturers of cleaner-burning stoves receive certification
and hence marketplace advantages. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers
of cleaner and more efficient wood stoves can participate in comarketing
campaigns to increase sales. Approximately 70 percent to 80 percent of
the 10 million wood stoves in use in the United States are older, inefficient,
conventional stoves. EPA-certified wood stoves emit approximately 70
percent less pollution than older, conventional wood stoves.
http://www.epa.gov/woodstoves/
Region 6 Contact: Joe Kordzi,
kordzi.joe@epa.gov
Green Building
The vision in Region 6 is to effectively facilitate an increasingly significant
market penetration of green building technologies in the South Central and
Southwestern U.S. The Region proposes to do this through (1) leading by
example in greening our own office space, (2) implementing innovative
partnerships with the private and public sectors, (3) directing grant, contract,
and other funds to green building projects that improve air, water, and
land quality and (4) supporting applied research to highlight the emissions
reduction, energy savings, water and waste management, and cost
advantages of green buildings. Specific projects are included in a 2008-2009
Regional Green Building Workplan. http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/
Region 6 Contact: Ruben Casso,
casso.ruben@epa.gov
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Coal Combustion Products Partnership
The Coal Compustion Products Partnership (C2P2) is a voluntary program
cosponsored by EPA that encourages the use of coal combustion products
(CCPs), byproducts generated from coal-fired power plants. Companies
can realize cost savings from avoiding coal ash and slag disposal, using
CCPs in place of other, more costly materials, and by reaping byproduct
revenues from the sale of CCPs. Increased use of CCPs results in reduced
GHG emissions because fewer virgin resources need to be mined (mining
processes produce significant amounts of GHG emissions.)
http://www.epa.gov/c2p2/
Region 6 Contact: Eric Adidas,
adidas.eric@epa.gov
Combined Heat and Power Partnership
Combined Heat and Power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, is an efficient,
clean, and reliable approach to generating power and thermal energy from a
single fuel source. By installing a CHP system designed to meet the thermal
and electrical base loads of a facility, CHP can greatly increase the facility's
operational efficiency and decrease energy costs. At the same time, CHP
reduces GHGs. Because they capture and utilize heat that would otherwise
be wasted through electricity production, CHP systems require less fuel than
equivalent separate heat and power systems to produce the same amount
of energy. Partners can receive public recognition, and they have access to
printed and Web-based outreach materials and various tools and resources,
including an online database of funding opportunities.
http://www.epa.gov/chp/
Region 6 Contact: Patrick Kelly,
kel ly. patrick@ epa .gov
Dallas Sustainable Skylines Initiative
The Da/las Sustainable Skylines Initiative (DSSI) is a three-year partnership
between the City of Dallas, the U.S. EPA, and the North Central Texas Council
of Governments to promote sustainability via voluntary programs. The
goals are to emphasize measurable improvements in air quality and other
environmental benefits to water, land, the economy and quality of life that
will serve as a model for other cities across the country. DSSI is proud to
acknowledge those companies, corporations, schools, colleges, organizations,
etc., that undertake voluntary initiatives to reduce air emissions and/
or energy consumption. Becoming a DSSI Partner can help bring positive
attention to your organization, and differentiate your company and brand
from your competition. http://www.sustainableskylines.org/Dallas/
Region 6 Contact: Joyce Stubblefield, stubblefield.joyce@epa.gov
Jim Yarbrough, yarbrough.james@epa.gov
Clovis Steib, steib.clovis@epa.gov
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Design for the Environment
Safer Product Recognition Program
The Design of the Environment (DfE) Safer Product Recognition Program
allows use of its label on products made with the safest possible ingredients
that are cost-effective, high-performance and energy efficient. The redesign
of chemical products offers important opportunities to remove polluting
chemicals from formulations before they can enter the workplace, home,
or environment, and to advance energy and water efficiency, resource
conservation, and innovative technologies. Retailers, government purchasing
entities, and others are increasingly demanding that their suppliers
provide DfE-labeled products which save companies money and reduce
generations of GHGs in transport. Achieving DfE recognition serves as an
important indicia of a company's environmental leadership and sustainability
achievements, http://www.epa.gov/dfe/
Region 6 Contact: Stephen Sturdivant, sturdivant.stephen@epa.gov
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a system to
help companies evaluate, compare, select, and purchase more sustainable
desktop computers, notebooks, and monitors and provides electronic
equipment manufacturers a clear and consistent set of performance
criteria for product design, as well as new opportunities to distinguish their
products in the marketplace based on environmental performance. The
EPEAT Registry lists products in conformance with the standards and also
operates a verification program to assure the credibility of the Registry. The
Federal Acquisition Regulations require federal agencies to purchase EPEAT
registered products and many cities are following the regulations as well.
EPEAT provides the easiest way to specify affordable, high-performance,
environmentally preferable computer desktops, laptops, and monitors.
http://www.epeat.net/
Region 6 Contact: Deanna Debose, debose.deanna@epa.gov
Environmental Management System
An Environmental Management System (EMS) Network is based upon
the International Organization of Standardization's (ISO) 14001:2004(E)
Standard. It establishes a formal, structured system for managing a facility's
environmental impacts through implementation of policies and procedures,
programs/plans, and clearly defined roles and responsibilities for all facility
staff. Performance can be tracked and is measured through periodic audits
and surveys. As of now, EPA Region 6's EMS program is mainly internal,
but its support team can provide advice and information to other facilities
to help them "go green" as well. Businesses can save money and help
the environment by reducing energy consumption and waste through
development and implementation of environmental management programs,
behavioral conditioning and operational controls.
http://www.epa.gov/EMS/index.html
Region 6 Contact: Verne McFarland, mcfarland.verne@epa.gov
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ENERGY STAR - Commercial Buildings
The ENERGY STAR program has helped thousands of organizations across
the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors take advantage of cost-
effective opportunities to improve their energy efficiency and reduce GHG
emissions. Managing energy use strategically enables organizations of all
sizes to mitigate the impact of rising costs and volatility in energy markets,
reducing operating costs and distinguishing themselves as environmental
leaders. Energy efficiency is one of the lowest-cost strategies to address
global climate change by reducing the amount of emissions assiciated with
the burning of fossil fuels to produce energy. In 2006 alone, actions taken
by ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings partners avoided GHG emissions
equivalent to those from more than 10 million vehicles, while saving almost
$5 billion in energy costs, http://www.energystar.gov/
Region 6 Contact: Patrick Kelly,
kel ly. patrick@ epa. gov
ENERGY STAR - Industry
The nearly 500 industrial ENERGY STAR partners come from all sectors of
the economy and have joined with ENERGY STAR to manage energy and
climate change risk, increase competitiveness, distinguish themselves as
environmental leaders, and build and refine the energy component of their
corporate sustainability issues. Energy efficiency is one of the lowest-cost
strategies available to address global climate change.
http://www.energystar.gov/
Region 6 Contact: Patrick Kelly,
kel ly. patrick@ epa .gov
ENERGY STAR - Labeling
ENERGY STAR qualified products allow consumers to identify the most energy
efficient products on the market without having to sacrifice performance.
EPA manages the ENERGY STAR program along with the Department of
Energy (DOE). Organizations of all kinds can benefit from partnering with
ENERGY STAR. Over 40,000 product models across 50 categories now display
the ENERGY STAR label, which is recognized by more than 65 percent of
consumers. ENERGY STAR qualified products have the opportunity to expand
their markets, build consumer loyalty, and gain recognition as environmental
leaders. Retailers can increase sales and customer loyalty by promoting
the sales of ENERGY STAR qualified products. Energy efficiency is one of
the lowest-cost strategies to address global climate change by reducing the
amount of emissions associated with the burning of fossil fuels to produce
energy, http://www.energystar.gov/
Region 6 Contact: Patrick Kelly,
kel ly. patrick@ epa .gov
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