Energy and Pollution Prevention Bureau
The Energy and Pollution Prevention Bureau is responsible for improving energy efficiency and increasing the use of renewable energy for power generation and transportation fuels; preventing pollution of air and water; reducing the amount of waste going into landfills; increasing recycling markets and planning for energy emergencies. The bureau provides technical assistance to small businesses and industry, state and local governments as well as individual consumers on energy technologies and pollution prevention. The bureau also provides economic analysis and planning information to policy makers and to businesses as well as market development assistance to businesses and local governments. The bureau alos provides financial and technical assistance to state government agencies for building improvements and to private individuals and consumers.
