Cities and states leading the way on electric lawn care
Webinar with local government, utility and nonprofit representatives offers tips for accelerating the shift to electric lawn equipment
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Air pollution is harming the health of millions of Americans, but key actions can clean up our air and protect our wellbeing.
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
280 more school districts are getting clean buses
Evanston bans gas-powered leaf blowers, more cities should too
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Less coal, more oil: Climate pollution trends by state
What can cities and states do to address leaf blowers and other gas-powered lawn equipment?
Interactive map of lawn mower and leaf blower policies
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STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
New interactive map, corporate disclosure show progress on lawn care electrification
As leaves fall – and leaf blowers roar – in neighborhoods across Illinois, Illinois PIRG Education Fund and Environment Illinois Research & Education Center unveiled a new interactive map Wednesday showing nationwide progress on transitioning away from highly polluting, noisy, gas-powered lawn equipment.
New appliance standards save consumers money
Analysis reveals state-by-state savings
Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives
Many households will save more than $170 each year in energy costs thanks to new water heater efficiency standards.
Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Pollution limits among the strongest in the world