EPA, Central States Look To Clean Energy For Voluntary Emissions Cuts

EPA and a group of nine states in the central part of the country have launched a broad initiative to voluntarily reduce harmful emissions by implementing diesel retrofit, renewable energy and energy efficiency projects throughout the region. Although other regions have launched voluntary efforts to cut emissions, the new initiative in EPA regions VI and VII is unique in adding a focus on renewable and energy efficiency measures, according to EPA Region VI sources. The unique focus reflects the fact...