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Tuesday 21 October 2008
Tuesday 7 October 2008
EPA: Environmental Progress in 12 Sectors
News for Release: Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Industry Makes Green While Going Green
Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov
(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 7, 2008) Major manufacturing and business sectors are improving environmental performance to cut waste, improve economic competitiveness and gain other important benefits. Steel recycling in the United States reached an all-time high in 2005.
Chemical manufacturers cut air emissions in half from 1995 to 2006. During the same decade, cement manufacturers reduced their waste per unit of production by one quarter.
These environmental trends are highlighted in a new EPA report released today on some of the nation's most important economic sectors.
"America's leading industries are not just making beverages and manufacturing chemicals – today they are also producing real environmental results," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "They are proving that smart environmental performance is smart business."
EPA's 2008 Sector Performance Report provides environmental profiles of 12 major sectors of the U.S. economy:
To view the report and learn more about EPA's work with business and manufacturing sectors, go to: http://www.epa.gov/sectors/
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Industry Makes Green While Going Green
Contact: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov
(Washington, D.C. - Oct. 7, 2008) Major manufacturing and business sectors are improving environmental performance to cut waste, improve economic competitiveness and gain other important benefits. Steel recycling in the United States reached an all-time high in 2005.
Chemical manufacturers cut air emissions in half from 1995 to 2006. During the same decade, cement manufacturers reduced their waste per unit of production by one quarter.
These environmental trends are highlighted in a new EPA report released today on some of the nation's most important economic sectors.
"America's leading industries are not just making beverages and manufacturing chemicals – today they are also producing real environmental results," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "They are proving that smart environmental performance is smart business."
EPA's 2008 Sector Performance Report provides environmental profiles of 12 major sectors of the U.S. economy:
- cement manufacturing,
- construction,
- ports
- chemical manufacturing
- colleges and universities
- food and beverage manufacturing
- forest products
- iron and steel
- metal casting
- oil and gas
- paint and coatings
- shipbuilding and ship repair.
The third in a series of sector-based environmental performance reports, today's update shows the location and concentration of sector facilities across the country, and provides expanded analyses of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
The report shows each sector's environmental impact, including air emissions, water discharges, and waste disposal. It also gives a 10-year portrait of performance trends for the nine industrial sectors:
for example, air emissions per unit of production fell from four percent to 67 percent from 1996 to 2005, representing more than 300 million pounds fewer air emissions each year.
Using government and industry data and case studies, the report also shows areas of progress and highlights where targeted efforts are still needed.
The 12 sectors represent more than 856,000 entities employing more than 12.6 million people, and contributing more than $2.5 trillion annually to the U.S. economy. These sectors also represent nearly 15 percent of total domestic energy consumption, more than a quarter of U.S. air pollutant emissions, and more than 75 percent of the hazardous waste generated in this country.
EPA works with business and industry sectors to find effective ways to improve environmental performance and resource management. The 2008 report can be used by government agencies, business associations, individual companies, communities, and other entities to fully understand sector impacts and then set priorities for action.
To view the report and learn more about EPA's work with business and manufacturing sectors, go to: http://www.epa.gov/sectors/
Thursday 2 October 2008
RESNET and BPI Developing Joint Standard
For the past two years, representatives of RESNET and the Building Performance Institute (BPI) have been working together to draft a certification standard for the Comprehensive Energy Home Auditor.
The board of directors of RESNET and BPI have authorized a draft standard to go through the public review and comment process required for adopting the standard. Individuals who are certified through the new joint standard will be able to conduct home energy ratings and building analysis for BPI accredited contractors.
Originally the joint certification was to be called the Home Performance Analyst but the certification was changed to fit within the context of the RESNET National Home Energy Audit Standard.
To view the proposed joint standard click on RESNET/BPI Joint Comprehensive Home Energy Audit Standard.
RESNET and BPI are seeking comments on the proposed enhancements to the standard. Public comments on the proposed amendments will be accepted until November 24, 2008.
The board of directors of RESNET and BPI have authorized a draft standard to go through the public review and comment process required for adopting the standard. Individuals who are certified through the new joint standard will be able to conduct home energy ratings and building analysis for BPI accredited contractors.
Originally the joint certification was to be called the Home Performance Analyst but the certification was changed to fit within the context of the RESNET National Home Energy Audit Standard.
To view the proposed joint standard click on RESNET/BPI Joint Comprehensive Home Energy Audit Standard.
RESNET and BPI are seeking comments on the proposed enhancements to the standard. Public comments on the proposed amendments will be accepted until November 24, 2008.
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