Tom Petersen
Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: What to Monitor
The Inflation Reduction Act is driving rapid change and investment in the the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) space. Included...
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Tom Petersen
- Nov 16, 2022
- 2 min
The New National Office of Environmental Justice: What to Monitor
On September 24th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the formation of a national Office of Environmental Justice:...
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Tom Petersen
- Sep 23, 2022
- 2 min
The Inflation Reduction Act: What Facilities Managers Need to Know
When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into federal law by President Biden on August 16th, it became one of the most impactful...
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Tom Petersen
- Sep 6, 2022
- 3 min
More Sustainable Healthcare Operations: Trends and Recommendations
The expectation for professionals in healthcare to “do no harm” is expanding beyond the care of patients and into the care of the environ...
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Tom Petersen
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
Taking Advantage of Financial Incentives to Go Green
Many of us want to do our part in creating a more environmentally sustainable future. Even though we know the long-term pay-off will be...
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Daniel Petersen
- Feb 20, 2018
- 2 min
EES Receives Valuable Certification
The International Society of Sustainable Professionals (ISSP) is the world’s leading association for sustainability professionals. Almost...
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Andrew Rohrman
- May 12, 2017
- 2 min
EPA Announces New Grant Funding to Reduce Diesel Engine Emissions
Boston Medical Center is on pace to become the first hospital in New England to go carbon neutral upon completion of its building...
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Andrew Rohrman
- Apr 12, 2017
- 1 min
PA DEP Announces New Drought Statuses for Counties
Running water only when necessary Shortening the amount of time you let the water run to warm up before you shower Running the dishwasher...
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Andrew Rohrman
- Mar 31, 2017
- 1 min
The Future of Sustainability Incentives?
Over the past 15 years, federal and state governments have increasingly allocated more and more funds to developing sustainability...
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Andrew Rohrman
- Mar 27, 2017
- 1 min
Infection Control? EES Can Do It!
Let the knowledgeable staff at EES craft your healthcare facilities’ infectious control plan the next time you’re renovating. Airborne...
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Andrew Rohrman
- Mar 21, 2017
- 1 min
Hospitals Produce Too Much Waste, Specifically in Unused Supplies
https://psmag.com/do-hospitals-in-the-u-s-have-a-waste-problem-59612dc78ae4#.gmf9x6yvf Does this sound familiar? Healthcare facilities...
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Allison Stalker
- Jul 16, 2015
- 3 min
EPA Releases Report on the Benefits of Global Action on Climate Change
In late June of this year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a peer-reviewed report on the economic, health, and...
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Allison Stalker
- Mar 31, 2015
- 2 min
Philadelphia’s Temple University to Receive EPA Brownfields Grant
Temple University in Philadelphia has been awarded funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the cleanup and reuse...
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Allison Stalker
- Sep 30, 2014
- 2 min
Obama Designates Massive Marine Reserve
Last week, President Obama designated the world’s largest marine reserve in the Pacific Islands. The reserve will cover 470,000 square...
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Allison Stalker
- Jun 24, 2014
- 2 min
Environmental Compliance Assistance for Hospitals
Managing pharmaceutical waste and conserving energy at hospitals and health care facilities are both difficult and time-consuming,...
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Allison Stalker
- May 29, 2014
- 1 min
EPA Provides Grant to Philly
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administered a $200,000 grant to a Philadelphia nonprofit group this week to help train local...
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Allison Stalker
- Mar 25, 2014
- 2 min
2015 EPA Budget Proposal
In early March, the Obama Administration proposed the Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 2015) budget for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ...
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Allison Stalker
- Dec 11, 2013
- 2 min
Environmental Impacts of Hurricane Sandy
As the year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy passed, it is a good time to look at the long term environmental impacts of the storm as well...
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Allison Stalker
- Jul 23, 2013
- 2 min
Better, More Reliable Wind Turbines
The wind industry has been growing continuously and is an important part of fighting climate change by reducing our dependence on fossil...
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Allison Stalker
- Jun 25, 2013
- 1 min
2013 Proposal to Address Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing a proposal to create separate standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. The...
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EES has been providing environmental health & safety consulting and engineering services for more than 25 years, serving healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, aerospace and higher education organizations across the United States and Canada.
President and Engineer Tom Petersen, P.E. has more than 36 years of environmental engineering, health & safety and process safety experience.
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