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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20212 min read
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, 20182 min read
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, 20172 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20171 min read
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, 20153 min read
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, 20152 min read
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, 20142 min read
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, 20142 min read
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, 20141 min read
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, 20142 min read
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, 20132 min read
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, 20132 min read
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, 20131 min read
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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