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 and individual consumers on energy technologies and pollution prevention; economic analysis and planning information to policy makers and businesses; market development assistance to businesses and local governments; and financial assistance to state government agencies for building improvements and private individuals and consumers.