New York’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program
In 2022, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Health (DOH) launched an initiative to assist municipalities with assessing and supporting drinking water source protection programs. The Drinking Water Source...
Save Money on Clean Energy Upgrades to Your Home or Business!
Homeowners today are increasingly interested in finding ways to enhance the energy efficiency of their homes, not only for the benefit of the environment but also to save on energy costs. Fortunately, the landscape for energy-related savings has expanded with the...
New York State’s $25M Grant Program for Volunteer Fire Services
In a move to bolster its emergency response capabilities, New York recently announced a $25 million capital grant initiative for volunteer fire departments across the state. The Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment (V-FIRE) Grant Program is aimed at...
EPA Proposes Ban on Most Uses of PCE
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to address the unreasonable risk of human health impacts presented by tetrachloroethylene (aka perchloroethylene, or PCE) under its conditions of use. The proposed ban is based on EPA's December 2020...
An Introduction to NYSDEC’s DER-10 Technical Guidance for Site Investigation and Remediation
Site investigations are performed when a site is suspected of being contaminated due to historic operations or when a known release of petroleum or chemical products occurs. The objective of such investigations is to determine the nature and extent of contamination in...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is December 31, 2022
Prepare your facility for the semi-annual stormwater sampling deadline! If you own an industrial facility, you must be aware of the stormwater discharge regulations that apply. Under the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Act, stormwater discharges...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline is June 30, 2022
The deadline for semi-annual stormwater sampling is fast approaching! Is your facility prepared? The Clean Water Act sets forth requirements pertaining to stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. Such discharges are illegal unless they are done so under a...
The Route to Healthy Schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on April 22, 2022, that $59 million in funding through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is now available for the Clean Green School Initiative. The NYSERDA initiative aims to help...