Energy Programs
We work with many partners to promote the responsible use of energy resources and enhance our nation's energy security.
- Stewardship, Partnership, and Voluntary Programs - Numerous EPA programs, including ENERGY STAR, the Green Power Partnership, and the SmartWay Transport Partnership, address energy consumption and conservation.
- Office of Atmospheric Programs - These programs focus on climate change issues, protecting the ozone layer, and improving regional air quality by addressing problems such as acid rain.
- Office of Transportation and Air Quality - EPA actively promotes travel options that reduce emissions and regulates air pollution from motor vehicles, engines, and fuel use.
- Regional Programs - EPA's ten Regions provide energy programs for your local area.
- Energy Strategies Group - This program develops regulations and evaluates energy strategies to secure the nation's energy future.
- Oil Program - EPA works to prevent, prepare for, and respond to oil spills that occur in and around inland waters of the United States.
- Oil and Gas Sector Program - EPA's Sector Strategies Program achieves performance improvement and burden reduction in a collaborative setting.
- Resource Conservation Challenge - EPA's Office of Solid Waste promotes waste reduction and energy conservation.
- Smart Growth Program - EPA's outreach programs help communities grow in ways that conserve energy.
- Sustainable Infrastructure for Water & Wastewater - EPA identifies approaches to integrate energy efficient practices for the water sector.
- Underground Storage Tank Program - EPA oversees a regulatory program for underground systems which store petroleum products.
- Underground Injection Control Program - This program oversees the underground injection of wastes, including wastes from oil and gas operations.