PHE recently completed pro-bono energy benchmarking data verifications for two non-profit owned properties in Montgomery County. If you own or manage a building and need help with your energy benchmarking, or if you have any questions about the process, reach out to PHE today!
Read MorePHE’s Samir Qadir is speaking tonight at the monthly meeting of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) National Capital Section. Come and learn about climate change, its causes, and what we can do about it!
Read MoreThe Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) recently announced significant revisions to its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations, which govern how NEPA is implemented across the Federal government. These changes represent the first major update to NEPA regulations in over 40 years. The new regulations went into effect on September 14, 2020 and agencies will have 12 months to update their NEPA regulations. While the goal of these changes is to streamline NEPA processes and provide additional flexibility to agencies, at least in the short term there may be some growing pains as agencies and NEPA practitioners adapt to the new requirements.
Read MoreSampling of wastewater effluent is an emerging strategy to detect and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). As we look to reopen the economy and get people back to work, implementing proactive solutions that ensure the safety of employees, customers, and their families should be a top priority for all facilities. Many businesses and institutions have already begun taking steps to ensure worker and customer safety as part of their COVID-19 prevention and risk reduction strategy.
Read MorePHE, along with our joint venture partner Michael Baker International, was recently awarded a third indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District! The latest award is a Small Business contract to provide environmental planning services, with contract capacity of $40 million. Through this contract, PHE and Baker will support the USACE Mobile District’s Planning and Environmental Division to provide solutions to complex environmental planning needs.
Read MoreWith substantially lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than fossil fuel-generated electricity, nuclear power has received new attention as one measure to lower global GHG emissions and help mitigate climate change. While there is mounting urgency to develop and deploy carbon-free energy technologies, it is important to consider related environmental, health, and safety risks regardless of those technologies. Is the U.S., and indeed the world, prepared to deal with the unique risks and challenges that nuclear energy presents in return for its carbon benefits?
Read MorePHE, with our joint venture partner Michael Baker International, was recently awarded two indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District. The awards include an Unrestricted contract and a Small Business contract with respective contract capacities of $45 million and $4 million. Through these contracts, the PHE-Baker Joint Venture will support the USACE Mobile District’s Environmental Quality Program, to provide solutions to complex environmental compliance and pollution prevention problems.
Read MoreOn Earth Day 2020, PHE takes stock of how we can continue to fulfill our environmental responsibilities, even as organizations struggle to cope with a dangerous and uncertain global pandemic. COVID-19 has caused disruption on a scale not seen in recent history. However, our experience with attendant disruptions to personnel and other resources in times of other crises (such as natural disasters), provides valuable insight into the types of compliance deficiencies and liabilities that can occur during these times.
Read MoreOn October 23, 2018, America's Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law. Congress passed this amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) in response to the extensive damage to drinking water utilities from Hurricanes Maria and Harvey. AWIA requires utilities to prepare for disruptions by conducting a risk and resilience assessment, preparing an emergency response plan, and updating these documents every 5 years thereafter. Unlike previous legislation that required water systems to assess their vulnerability to malevolent acts, AWIA requires an all-hazards approach, considering cyber and natural hazards as well as malevolent threats. Compliance deadlines under AWIA are rapidly approaching. Read on to learn more about the law and how PHE can help you stay in compliance!
Read MorePHE was happy to support the SAME Mid-Maryland Polar Bear Plunge in Annapolis this weekend in support of Special Olympics Maryland. Over $3 million was raised for this event, which will help ensure the very deserving Special Olympic Athletes continue to have access to all sports! Special thanks to PHE Plungers Chris Rua and Greg Jackson for going “all in” in support of this event!
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