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With just a few clicks of the mouse and a ZIP code, you can see how your energy use is affecting the earth. EPA's Power Profiler calculates how much air pollution results from individual electricity use, the fuels used to produce that electricity and how to reduce the impact. "EPA's Power Profiler makes it easy to research the air emissions that come from using electricity at home," said Bob Meyers, acting assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. "All you need is a ZIP code and you're on your way to understanding your environmental impact. " EPA has updated the Web-based Power Profiler with recently released data on emissions and fuels. In addition to learning the emissions from their individual electricity use, users can see how they compare with national averages. The air pollutants used in the calculator are carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). CO2 contributes to global warming or climate change, while NOx and SO2 contribute to unhealthy air quality and acid rain in many parts of the country. Power Profiler displays the fuel mix in percent coal, oil, gas, nuclear, hydro-electric (water), and other renewable sources including biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, and landfill gas. With information from the calculator on their monthly electricity use, consumers can assess their annual emissions. The site also guides users to other Web-based information showing how to reduce emissions from one's home or business through greater energy efficiency and use of renewable energy. Power Profiler uses information from EPA's Emissions & Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID), a comprehensive source of data on the environmental characteristics of nearly all electric power generated in the United States.
2004 Emergency Response Guidebook
Online Reportable Quantity Calculator The Department of Energy’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Resource Conservation has developed an online RQ calculator to assist you in evaluating your release to see if it must be reported to the National Response Center. All you need to do is click on the “Evaluate a Release” button. If you want to know the reportable quantity for a particular substance, click on the Look Up an RQ button. The web site also has information on whom to contact, guidance materials, and links to the applicable federal regulations.
New EPA Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Requirements presentation Provided by Clean Harbors Environmental Services
On-line Hazardous Waste Manifest Training Video Printer's National Environmental Assistance Center
TCEQ's Industrial Stormwater General Permit site TPDES Stormwater Permit Reissued 8/14/06
Universal Waste Regulations for Hazardous Lamps and Mercury-Containing Equipment (MCE) in Texas Updated draft to cover July 2006 rules for disposal of mercury-containing equipment.
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EPA data from its Toxics Release Inventory TRI, providing information on toxic chemicals used and released in 2005 by utilities, refineries, chemical manufacturers, and other facilities across the nation.
Better Assessment Science Integrating Point & Nonpoint Sources (BASINS 4.0) BASINS is a multi-purpose environmental analysis system that integrates a geographical information system (GIS), national watershed data, and state-of-the-art environmental assessment and modeling tools into one convenient package. |
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