Renewable Energy Programs

Collaborate with industry and other relevant groups to promote efficient, sustainable technologies like combined heat and power and green energy from renewable sources.

1. AgStar

AgStar supports the deployment of biogas recovery devices to reduce methane emissions from livestock waste. Anaerobic digestion systems can produce biogas while also providing social, environmental, agricultural, and economic benefits.Read more...

2. Combined heat and Power Partnership

The Combined Heat and Power Partnership is a voluntary initiative that aims to lessen the environmental impact of power generation by encouraging the usage of CHP. The Partnership collaborates closely with energy customers, the CHP industry, state and municipal governments, and other clean energy stakeholders to help create new projects and promote their environmental and economic benefits.Read more...

3. Green Power Partnership

The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that promotes businesses to acquire green power in order to lessen the environmental impact of their electricity purchases. Hundreds of Partner organizations currently purchase billions of kilowatt-hours of green power on a voluntary basis. Read more...

4. Landfill Methane Outreach Program

The Landfill Methane Outreach Program is a voluntary program that encourages the recovery and constructive use of landfill gas as a renewable energy resource, thereby reducing methane emissions from landfills. Read more...

Energy Efficiency Programs

1. Energy Star

ENERGY STAR is a cooperative program between the EPA and the DOE. Energy-efficient options can save families almost one-third of their energy bill while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions, all without losing functionality, style, or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the most energy-efficient decision. The EPA's ENERGY STAR collaboration provides a proven energy management system for monitoring current energy performance, setting objectives, tracking savings, and rewarding improvements. Read more...

2. watersense

WaterSense is an EPA cooperation program that aims to conserve the country's water supply by providing consumers with simple solutions to use less water through water-efficient goods, new houses, and services. Read more...

State, local and tribal climate and energy programs

1. State, loacal and tribal governments

Many state, municipal, and tribal governments are implementing clean energy policies to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, enhance air quality and public health, and meet economic development objectives. The EPA's State and Local Climate and Energy Program contributes to climate change and renewable energy projects by providing technical help, analytical tools, and outreach support. Read more...

2. Heat Island Reduction Program

The Heat Island Reduction Program works to create cooler communities and reduce the heat island effect by sharing information about heat island impacts, mitigation benefits, and policy advancements with state and local decision-makers and program implementers, as well as the research community, industry, and the general public. Read more...

3. State and Local Energy Efficiency Action network

The State and Local Energy Efficiency Action Network aims to help the country achieve all cost-effective energy efficiency by 2020 by focusing on the assistance that states and local governments require to play their critical role in advancing policies and practices that bring energy efficiency to scale. Read more...

4. Smart Growth Program

The EPA's Smart Growth Program assists communities in improving their development practices and achieving the desired level of growth. The program collaborates with local, state, and national professionals to identify and promote development options that safeguard human health and the environment, create economic opportunities, and provide attractive and affordable neighborhoods for all income levels. Read more...

Corporate recognition programs

1. Center for Corporate Climate Leadership

The Center for Corporate Climate Leadership serves as a resource center for all organizations interested in expanding their greenhouse gas (GHG) measurement and management efforts. The Center encourages organizations with nascent climate goals to identify and accomplish cost-effective GHG emission reductions, while assisting more advanced organizations in driving innovations to reduce greenhouse gas impacts in their supply chains and beyond. The Center also awards outstanding corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in combating climate change. Read more...

Waste programs

1. Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program

The Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program is a voluntary cooperation that protects the ozone layer and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. RAD program partners collect ozone-depleting chemicals from old refrigerators, freezers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Read more...

Transportation Programs

1. SmartWay Transport Partnership

The SmartWay Transport Partnership is a public-private collaboration between the EPA and the freight transportation industry that assists freight shippers, carriers, and logistics organizations in increasing fuel economy and saving money. Read more...

2. Green Vehicle Guide

Use the EPA's Green Vehicle Guide to learn about vehicles that are more efficient and emit less pollution. Reduced car emissions and increased fuel economy benefit both the environment and your money. Read more...