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Green Power Communities are making headlines across the country. Learn more about their activities and use of green power below.
U.S. EPA Press Releases about significant activities and accomplishments of participating Green Power Communities.
GPC Partner Press Releases issued in regard to green power purchases and partnership related announcements.
GPCs in the News includes local, regional, and national media coverage not issued by EPA or its Partners.
U.S. EPA Press Releases
2012
September 24, 2012
EPA Honors Organizations for Supporting Green Power
September 4, 2012
Town of Wellesley Designated First Green Power Partner Community in Massachusetts
June 20, 2012
EPA Welcomes Philadelphia as its Newest Green Power Community Partner
2011
September 27, 2011
EPA Announces Winners of First-Ever Green Power Community Challenge
September 27, 2011
Maryland's Montco Communities Rank High in National Competition to use Green Power
September 27, 2011
Swarthmore Ranks 3rd in National Competition to use Green Power
March 18, 2011
2007
April 19, 2007
Bellingham is Washington's First Green Power Community
GPC Partner Press Releases
2013
March 5, 2013
2012
November 5, 2012
The City of Falls Church Aiming to Become Virginia's First EPA Green Power Community
September 24, 2012
EPA Recognizes Beaverton with a Green Power Leadership Award
September 4, 2012
Wellesley Named 1st Green Power Community in MA by EPA
September 1, 2012
LaPlata Electric Helps Durango Become An EPA Green Power Community
June 21, 2012
January 4, 2012
College Park Achieves Carbon Neutrality and Seeks EPA Green Power Community Designation
2011
December 19, 2011
Clayton Retains First EPA Green Power Community Designation
November 18, 2011
EPA Recognizes Portland, Oregon with a Green Power Leadership Award
September 29, 2011
Rockville Earns Spot in Top 10 in EPA Green Power Community Challenge
September 28, 2011
The District Emerges as Americas No. 1 Green Power Community
April 20, 2011
Clayton Surpasses Challenge Goal
April 6, 2011
Clayton Becomes Missouri's First EPA Green Power Community
March 18, 2011
U.S. EPA Recognizes Washington, DC as the Nation's Leading Green Power Community
March 1, 2011
Rockville Mayor and Council Sign On to Green Power Community Challenge
2010
October 21, 2010
City Receives Green Power Award
October 21, 2010
EPA Recognizes Park City Community With a Green Power Leadership Award
July 8, 2010
EPA Names Santa Clara The Top Green Power Community In The United States
March 23, 2010
Hillsboro City Council Issues Green Power Challenge
January 5, 2010
EPA Honors Durango as a 'Green Power Community'
2009
December 10, 2009
Lake Oswego Becomes an EPA Green Power Community
September 1, 2009
Lincoln City Named Green Power Community by EPA
January 28, 2009
Corvallis Tops EPA List of Green Power Communities
2007
September 24, 2007
City of Beaverton Becomes EPA Green Power Community
GPC in the News
2013
May 8, 2013
The Falls Church Post, City of Falls Church Reaches Milestone in Green Power Community Challenge
April 29, 2013
Sierra Club Yodeler, Nine Marin Cities & Towns Recognized Nationally by EPA as Green Power Communities
April 4, 2013
OakParkApartments.com, Oak Park Keeps Getting Greener!
April 2, 2013
Washington Business Journal, D.C. government eyes wind for a third of its electricity supply
March 28, 2013
Falls Church News-Press, Guest Commentary: Are We Up to the Challenge of Green Energy?
March 22, 2013
MercerIslandPatch, Groups Aim to Boost Size of Mercer Island Community Center Solar Power Project
March 21, 2013
Clean Technica, D.C. Government's Agencies Switching To 100% Wind Energy
March 19, 2013
Falls Church News-Press, City Pushing to Become Virginia's 1st EPA Green Power Community
March 18, 2013
Inspired Economist, Boston vs. New York: which city is greener?
March 11, 2013
A Better City, Boston Businesses Cut Electricity Use 7% Through Challenge for Sustainability
March 6, 2013
Dcist, D.C. Government to Switch to Wind Power for Electricity Needs
March 1, 2013
National Geographic, EXPERT VOICES: Sam Brooks, Associate Director of the Washington DC DGS
February 7, 2013
The Green Pages, Wellesley Named 'Green Power' Community
January 17, 2013
Mercer Island Reporter, Mercer Island meets green challenge, receives PSE grants
January 15, 2013
MercerIslandPatch, PSE Grants City $30K for Green Power Solar Project
2012
November 15, 2012
Mercer Island Patch, Mercer Island: City Seeks More 'Green Power' Subscribers for PSE $5,000 Challenge Grant
November 15, 2012
The Oregonian, Milwaukie Surpasses Goal in Green Power Challenge
October 17, 2012
Moab Sun News, Moab Retains EPA Green Power Community Status
October 15, 2012
The Diamondback, College Park: City rolls out eco-friendly initiatives
October 3, 2012
Medill Reports: Chicago, Oak Park Saves Electricity Consumers $1.6 million as Green Power Community
September 27, 2012
Wednesday Journal, Oak Park Recognized Nationally for Green Efforts
September 27, 2012
OakPark.com, OP Earns National Praise for Green Efforts
September 26, 2012
Oregonlive.com, Beaverton nationally recognized for meeting green power benchmark
September 26, 2012
Revmodo.com, EPA Hands Out Awards in the Green Power Community Challenge
September 10, 2012
Wellesley Patch, Wellesley Is 1st Green Powered Community in Massachusetts
September 7, 2012
Boston.com, Wellesley Achieves Green Distinction
September 6, 2012
Wicked Local, Wellesley becomes first Green Power Community in Massachusetts
July 31, 2012
The Daily Energy Report, Energy Initiatives in Rockville, Maryland
June 21, 2012
AltEnergyMag, ChoosePAWind Commends Philadelphia for Green Power Community Challenge Initiative
June 21, 2012
Philadelphia Inquirer, Phila. Leads in Green Power
June 20, 2012
KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia Gets EPA's ‘Green Power' Designation For Promoting Renewable Energy
May 1, 2012
OakLeaves, Oak Park Named Green Power Community
April 26, 2012
Creve Coeur Patch, Creve Coeur Looking For Green Power Buy-in; Will You?
April 26, 2012
Oak Park Community News, EPA Designates Oak Park as Green Power Community
April 5, 2012
Creve Coeur Patch, Creve Coeur EPA Green Power Community Challenge Kick-Off
April 4, 2012
Creve Coeur Patch, Mercy Hospital Joins Creve Coeur's Green Power Community Challenge
February 21, 2012
STLtoday.com, Creve Coeur Seeks More Use of Green Power
February 17, 2012
STLtoday.com, Creve Coeur Launches EPA Green Power Community Challenge: Effort Compliments City's Climate Action Plan
January 31, 2012
KATU, Green Living: Beaverton Wins EPA Green Power Award
January 25, 2012
The Diamondback, City Seeks EPA Certification with Local Business Help
January 24, 2012
BPS News, New Solarize Project Will Help Northeast Portland Homeowners Go Solar Through Volume Purchasing
January 12, 2012
Gazette.Net, College Park Seeks Environmental Designation
2011
December 14, 2011
The Portland Tribune, Hillsboro Second in Nation in Green Power Usage, Closely Followed by Portland
November 16, 2011
WAMU 88.5, D.C. Earns Green Award From EPA
November 15, 2011
The Oregonian, NW Environmental News: Harvard Loves Oregon; EPA Loves Portland; So Does Enviro Group
October 31, 2011
Philadelphia Inquirer, Swarthmore Isn't Resting on its Green Laurels
October 28, 2011
OregonLive.com, Hillsboro Ranked Second in the Nation for Green Power Purchases
October 27, 2011
KUIK, Hillsboro #2 in the Nation
October 17, 2011
Nation's Cities Weekly, EPA Announces Winners of First-Ever Green Power Community Challenge
October 13, 2011
Daily Times, Swarthmore Finishes Third in Green Energy Contest
October 12, 2011
The Gazette, Brookeville Tops List of Green Communities
October 4, 2011
The Hoya, DC Wins Greenest City
September 29, 2011
WUSA9.com, DC Emerges As America's Number 1 Green Community
September 29, 2011
ThomasNet News, Sustainability Spotlight: EPA Names Winners of Inaugural Green Power Community Challenge
September 28, 2011
The Washington Informer, D.C. Designated Premiere Green Power Community
September 28, 2011
Georgetown Patch, D.C. is America's Top Green Power Community
September 28, 2011
Solar Mash, Who Are the Green Power Community Challenge Winners?
September 27, 2011
StateIm-pact Penn-syl-va-nia, Philadelphia Suburb Takes 3rd Place in Green Power Competition
September 27, 2011
Newsworks, Swathmore Wins Third Place in Green Power Competition
July 27, 2011
West End Word, Clayton Continues Its Efforts As Green Power Community
April 21, 2011
Patch.com, Clayton Honored as Missouri's First Green Power Community
April 21, 2011
CBS St. Louis, Clayton: Leader in Green Power
April 21, 2011
KMOX Radio, Clayton: Leader in Green Power
April 20, 2011
STLtoday.com, Clayton Becomes First Green Power Community in Missouri
March 22, 2011
HomeFinder.com News, EPA honors D.C. as Green Power Community
March 22, 2011
ThomasNet News, EPA's Green Power Community Challenge has Reached the Half-way Point
March 22, 2011
EcoSeed, U.S. Communities Perk Up Green Power Purchasing Programs
March 21, 2011
Power Online, Cities Competing To Win EPA's Green Power Community Challenge
March 21, 2011
The Cypress Times, Cities Competing to Win EPA's Green Power Community Challenge
March 21, 2011
Sustainable Business Oregon, Environmental Protection Agency Says D.C. is No. 1 in Green
March 21, 2011
PA Environment Digest, Swarthmore Among Top Five In EPA's Green Power Community Challenge At Mid-Point
March 21, 2011
Green DC Daily, The District's Green Power Challenge
March 18, 2011
Yahoo! News, Cities Compete for EPA's Green Recognition
March 18, 2011
WUSA9.com, DC Is Nation's #1 Green Power Community
March 18, 2011
Washington Business Journal, Environmental Protection Agency Says D.C. is No. 1 in Green
March 18, 2011
Domestic Fuel, EPA Names DC Leading Green Power City
March 18, 2011
Earth Times, Washington D.C. and Brookeville, Md. Currently Leading EPA's Green Power Community Challenge
March 1, 2011
Rockville Patch, City Accepts EPA's Green Power Challenge
February 21, 2011
TribLocal, Aurora Named State's First Green Power Community
February 19, 2011
The Beacon-News, Aurora Honored for Green Efforts
February 8, 2011
Gazette.net, Brookeville recognized for going green
January 12, 2011
Clayton-RichmondHeights Patch, Green-Power Initiative Needs Clayton Residents' Help
2010
December 1, 2010
American City & County, EPA launches Green Power Community Challenge
November 18, 2010
The Litchfield County Times, Cornwall Is Ultra Green
November 8, 2010
San Antonio Business Journal, Alamo Heights Recognized for Renewable Energy Usage
October 29, 2010
Earth Techling, Portland Named One of Green Power Elite
October 25, 2010
The Salt Lake Tribune, Park City gets EPA green award
October 22, 2010
Park Record, EPA Honors City Hall's Green Initiatives
October 21, 2010
Corvallis Gazette Times, Corvallis Earns Green Power Community of the Year Award
October 21, 2010
Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon Cities Recognized For Commitment To Green Power
October 21, 2010
OPB News, Oregon Cities Recognized For Commitment To Green Power
September 27, 2010
National League of Cities, EPA's Green Power Partnership: Helping Cities Fight Climate Change by Supporting Renewable Energy
September 24, 2010
American City & County, EPA announces Green Power Challenge
September 15, 2010
Gazette.Net, Brookeville Earns Green Power Community Designation from EPA
August 31, 2010
The Portlander, Midway Through Nationwide Green Power Challenge, Portland Sits Pretty
July 28, 2010
The Portlander, Portland Launches Nation's Largest Green Power Challenge
July 26, 2010
Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Blog, Cornwall Recognized by the U.S. EPA as a Green Power Community
July 23, 2010
The Oregonian, Hillsboro named Green Power Community
July 21, 2010
Pioneer Press, River Falls, Wis., Sees Green in New Solar Power Program
July 20, 2010
The Hillsboro Argus, Hillsboro up for its Green Power Challenge
July 14, 2010
The Portlander, Hillsboro Named Green Power Community
July 14, 2010
Portland Business Journal, Hillsboro wins EPA award
July 7, 2010
Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal, Santa Clara Top 'Green' Power Community in U.S.
June 4, 2010
The Hillsboro Argus, Hillsboro Green Power Challenge on Track to Meet Goal
May 18, 2010
San Antonio Business Journal, EPA recognizes Helotes for being a ‘green' city
March 26, 2010
The Hillsboro Argus, Hillsboro City Council issues Green Power Challenge
February 5, 2010
Gazette-Times Reporter, EPA Calls Philomath a 'Green Power' Spot
January 21, 2010
The Oregonian, Lincoln City Truly a 'Green Power Community' on the Oregon Coast as Car Charging Stations Open
January 6, 2010
Durango Herald, Durango Receives 'Green' Ranking
2009
December 11, 2009
The Oregonian, EPA names Lake Oswego a 'green power' community for high green energy purchasing
December 9, 2009
San Antonio Express-News, Universal City is First 'Green Power' City in Texas
November 30, 2009
San Antonio Business Journal, Universal City Becomes Texas' First ‘Green Power Community'
April 30, 2009
River Falls Journal, River Falls Earns Two Top 10 Rankings for Renewable Energy
February 21, 2009
iStockAnalyst, River Falls is Nation's Most Green-Powered City: City's Goal is 100% Use of Renewables
February 5, 2009
River Falls Journal, Feds Take Note as City Grows Greener
February 2, 2009
The Seattle Times, Corvallis Leads Nation in Green Power Use
January 27, 2009
Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis Tops Green Cities List
2008
October 14, 2008
Cottage Grove Sentinel, How Green it is!