Government and Regulatory

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The following are a few, among many, references to government departments and regulations that affect environmental requirements and green jobs.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 / Bill HR 1: Wikipedia Description. See also the act itself at: The Act (this is a 3rd party site) or click through from the official site for tracking the spending of funds at Recovery.gov
This is the large $787 billion stimulus package passed by the U.S. Congress and signed into law on February 17, 2009. In the Wikipedia Description, page down to "Provisions of the Final Bill", particularly the sections on "Energy"($40.75 B), "Environmental Cleanup"($6.9 B), and "Job Asssistance"($4.97 B).
Environmental Protection Agency, U.S., Region 2 Sustainability Resources: EPA
Focuses on what state and local government can do to encourage sustainability and to utilize sustainability practices themselves. Several reports are available.
Federal Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: Description
The Green Jobs Act of 2007 was incorporated into the act that was passed, the Federal Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Federal Energy Information Administration: EIA
The EIS' charter is to provide policy-neutral data, forecasts, and analyses regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. It is a treasure trove of facts on fuel sourcing and availability.
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities: BPU
NJ BPU is a regulatory authority with a statutory mandate to ensure safe, adequate, and proper utility services at reasonable rates for customers in New Jersey. The New Jersey Clean Energy Program is a signature initiative of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, which pursues strategies that promote increased energy efficiency including combined heat and power, demand response and the use of clean, renewable sources of energy including solar, wind, geothermal and sustainable biomass.
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection: NJ DEP
NJDEP manages natural resources and works to solve pollution problems. NJDEP now has a staff of approximately 3,400 and is a leader in the country for its pollution prevention efforts and innovative environmental management strategies.
New Jersey Energy Master Plan, 2008: NJ EMP
The New Jersey Energy Master Plan as presented by Governor Corzine
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority: NYSERDA
NYSERDA is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 whose earliest efforts focused on the goal of reducing the New York State’s petroleum consumption. Currently, NYSERDA focuses on energy-efficiency programs, research and development initiatives, low-income energy programs, and environmental disclosure activities, including New York Energy Smart which helps to maintain momentum for the State’s efforts to develop competitive markets for energy efficiency; demand management; outreach and education services; research, development, and demonstration; low-income services; and to provide direct economic and environmental benefits to New Yorkers.