Resources for Municipalities

This list shows all resources relevant to municipalities.

You can filter the results by selecting one or more resource types using the form below.

Energy Efficiency Day promotes the benefits of year-round energy efficiency.
Basic
ENERGY STAR makes energy efficiency simple by certifying energy-efficient products and new homes and by offering recommendations on how to save energy at home, in commercial buildings, and at plants.
Energy Star Portfolio Manager measures energy usage, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings.
Energy Systems Laboratory provides innovative research on energy use, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction.
Advanced
Engine Off North Texas is a regional initiative dedicated to reducing the impacts associated with idling vehicles.
The Environmental Defense Fund preserves natural systems through innovative solutions in the areas of climate & energy, oceans, ecosystems, and health.
To aid in preparing coastal cities for the effects of climate change, with particular focus to sea level rise.
Basic
To provided funding resources and other assistance for environmental justice initiatives and activities.
Intermediate
To provide information and resources on green infrastructure and its implementation.
Hear from California EPA, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, and US EPA about factors and data sources states are using to identify areas of environmental justice concern and prioritize agency attention and resources.
Basic
Provides educational tools for the public on nonpoint source pollution or stormwater runoff.
Basic
For those seeking general facts on soil absorption systems
Basic
To provide an overview of focus areas the EPA plans to address to improve environmental justice in Texas.
Intermediate
For communities looking for "cost-effective, long-term approaches to managing their aging wastewater infrastructure".
Intermediate
The EPA Water Audits identify real and apparent water losses.
This simple calculator estimates how much water, energy, and money can be saved by installing WaterSense labeled products in a home or apartment building.
These recommendations provide a list of measures that local governments can pursue to act more water-consciously and to educate communities on efficient water use.
Provides a self-paced training on watershed matters.
Basic
To guide planners, urban designers, and developers on green infrastructure for urban developments.
Basic
Provides worksheets and activities for educators to use in classrooms. Spanish language worksheets available.
Intermediate
Household leaks can waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide, so each year we hunt down the drips during Fix a Leak Week.
Intermediate
For EPA/state inspectors and owners of private sewage systems
Advanced
A case study outlining measures taken by e South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) to improve water quality.
Intermediate

The City of Eluess installed electrification poles to provide wayside power for both ambulances and firetrucks when parked at the Fire Department's remote training faclity.