Committee hears bill to transfer Janie Lawton loan to Maryland Clean Energy Center and refocus MEA reporting MEA told the Environment and Transportation Committee that HB 245 would move the Janie Lawton Conservation Loan Program to the Maryland Clean Energy Center and narrow MEA reporting to grants over $10,000 while changing the statutory reporting metric from energy savings to greenhouse‑gas reductions.

A transformative bill is on the table in Maryland, aiming to streamline energy funding and shift focus from energy savings to greenhouse-gas reductions!

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Florida Rural Water Association presents critical rate study for local water utilities Diana Jo Stewart reports on necessary rate increases to sustain Florida's water utility operations.

Lake Placid is facing a critical crossroads as water rates may rise by 22%, threatening the sustainability of its vital utility services.

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Industry experts call for EPR to revitalize US recycling programs Experts advocate for producer-funded recycling to address stagnation and rising costs nationwide.

Massachusetts is at a crossroads in waste management, pushing for a revolutionary shift to Extended Producer Responsibility to combat rising costs and inefficiencies in recycling.

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