Nonprofit Resources
Aldo Leopold High School
A tuition-free charter school offering a college-preparatory education with a focus on environmental stewardship, community participation, and inquiry-based learning in Silver City. Admission by lottery.
PO Box 770
Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.2547
cathie.gomez@aldoleopoldhs.org.
www.aldoleopoldhs.org
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Bayard Community Garden
Community Garden & Summer gardening with Seniors and children; Permaculture is practiced here.
PO Box 147
Bayard NM 88023
575.537.2562
lorose420@yahoo.com
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The Bikeworks
A community bicycle resource space making bicycles accessible to everyone.
Silver City Recreation Center
1016 N. Silver St.
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.1444
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Border Partners
Low-tech solar and sustainable classes and products, micro-business start ups in Columbus and Palomas
406 Granite St. South,
Deming, NM 88030
575.546-1083
psedmunds@gmail.com
www.borderpartners.org
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Black Range Resource Conservation & Development
Grant writing assistance / alternative energy /natural resource assistance
2610 N. Silver Street
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.1569 ext 5
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The Bountiful Alliance
A non-profit community organization whose projects include the Farmer's Market Community Garden, Recycling Project and others.
Truth or Consequences NM
575.740.3160
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Build Green New Mexico
Preserving New Mexico's environment and insuring a sustainable future through smart home building and buying guidelines.
www.buildgreennm.com
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Ciclovia Las Cruces
Provides a safe environment whereby the community of Las Cruces & Doña Ana can participate in a variety of fun physical activities for all age groups.
PO Box 6217
Las Cruces, NM 88006
575.522.0289
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Colonias Development Council
Social, economic, environmental justice; green living in colonias communities
Las Cruces, NM
575.647.2744
www.colonias.org
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Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico
Our vision is to end poverty in southern New Mexico
3880 Foothills Rd. Suite A
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575.523.1639x116;
fax 575.523.8646
holguin@caasnm.org
www.caasnm.org
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Corre Caminos/SWRTD
Corre Caminos is a public transportation system in Grant, Hidalgo, and Luna Counties. Not only helping to reduce the number of cars on the road, it offers transportation for those who have no other way to get around.
PO Box 1078
1313 N. Country Club
Deming, NM 88030
575.544.9963
www.correcaminostransit.com
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Doña Ana County Extension
Master Gardener Program
Volunteer organization that helps with gardening education including hotline, outreach and gardening certification
530 North Church Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575.525.6649
fax 575.525.6652
aces.nmsu.edu/county/donaana/mastergardener
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Downtown Las Cruces Partnership
Volunteer organization that helps with gardening education including hotline, outreach and gardening certification
530 North Church Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575.525.6649
fax 575.525.6652
downtown@dlcp.org
www.downtownlascrucespartnership.org
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Gila Conservation Education Center
Promoting Conservation in Southwest New Mexico through education, example, and involvement
c/o 3005 E. Camino del Bosque,
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.8265
info@gcecnm.org
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Gila Mimbres Community Radio
The voice of many voices' providing local, independent, non-commercial community radio for SW New Mexico.
575.388.8265
info@gmcr.org
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Guadalupe Montessori School
Montessori school serving children 14 months - 12 years. With year round organic garden and food program.
1731 N.Alabama
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.3342
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Habitat for Humanity Gila Region
Build/rehab homes for low-income working families
720 N Santa Fe Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575.525.0475
hfhgilaregion@zianet.com
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Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
If you are building new, remodeling, moving, going out of business, landscaping or replacing old with new, don’t throw anything away; donate it to Re-Store.
704 W. Market St.
Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.9540
hfhgilaregion@zianet.com
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Habitat for Humanity Mesilla Valley
Build homes for members of our community who are in need
704 W. Market St.
Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.9540
www.lascruceshabitat.org
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High desert Organic Gardeners (HiDOG)
Network of local, backyard gardeners which meets monthly to teach & discuss how to grow food in the high desert.
1919 Bartlett Street
Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.9201
anaiasong@gilanet.com
www.(HiDOG).info
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La Cooperativa de la Frontera de Palomas y Columbus
A transborder artisanry cooperative in Palomas, Chihuahua and Columbus, NM whose mission it is to empower women and their families to improve their lives by learning new skills and earning a living.
c/o Our Lady of Palomas
PO Box 496
Columbus, NM 88029
575 313 9685
janetsh@homernet.net
www.palomasfamilycooperative.org
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Las Esperanzas Inc,
Mesquite Historic District & Transit
Preservation, restoration and protection of the Mesquite Historic District
PO Box 1626`
Las Cruces, NM 88004
575.54.2206
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Local Solutions
Grassroots resource advocating sustainability and relocalization
634 N Tornillo Street
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575.469.3695
fax
575.527.5426
localsolutionslc@gmail.com
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Meadowhawk Erdkinder
Alternative junior high school, organic garden, hands-on learning environment
21 Meadowhawk Lane
Arenas Valley, NM 88022
505.388.1253
fos@signalpeak.net
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Mesa Lands Community College
Offering an Associate of Applied Science in wind energy and technology.
911 South Tenth Street
Tucumcari, New Mexico 88401
575.461.4413
www.mesalands.edu
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Mesilla Valley Audubon Society
Appreciation of birds, other wildlife and habitat
www.mvaudubon.org
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Native Plant Society of New Mexico
Educate New Mexicans on native plant identification, ecology, and uses; encourage preservation of natural habitats; support botanical research; and promote use of native plants for conservation of water, land, and wildlife.
Las Cruces, NM
rbowers@zianet.com
npsnm.unm.edu
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New Mexico Wilderness Alliance
Dedicated to the protection, restoration, and continued enjoyment of New Mexico's wildlands and Wilderness areas
Downtown Mall
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575.527.9962
nathansmall@nmwild.org
www.nmwild.org
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New Mexico Recycling Coalition
Grassroots organization which encourages citizens to work directly with elected officials on setting up recycling programs.
Truth or Consequences, NM 88030
575.743.0330
2852 W. Amador Ave.
Las Cruces NM 88005
575.528.3589
lou@pixelcircus.org
www.recyclenewmexico.com/links resources.htm
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New Mexico Solar Energy Association
Silver City Chapter
The Silver City NMSEA affiliate presents the K-12 "Sunchaser" curriculum in the public schools and at public events.
PO Box 5129
Silver City, NM 88062
888.88.NMSOL
wentzsimmons@signalpeak.net
www.NMSEA.org
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Oasis and Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
The Silver City NMSEA affiliate presents the K-12 "Sunchaser" curriculum in the public schools and at public events.
PO Box 891
Las Cruces, NM 88004
575.524.3334
information@asombra.org
www.asombra.org
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Restorative Justice Community Center
Restorative justice & mediation services, as an alternative to court. Combines new & old approaches to creating & building links that bond communities.
2610 North Silver St.
Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.0336
rjcc@rjnm.org
www.rjnm.org
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Silver City Main Street Project
The Silver City Main Street Project encourages a vibrant, historic downtown which is recognized as the heart of our diverse community.
P.O.Box 4068,
Silver City, NM 88062
505.534.1700
main street@gilanet.com
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Southwest Environmental Center
Dedicated to protecting and restoring the unique natural heritage of the Southwestern borderlands
275 North Downtown Mall,
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575.522.5552
swec@zianet.com
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Southwestern New Mexico
Environmental Health Resource Guide
Grant, Luna, Hidalgo & Catron Counties
Helps citizens address environmental health issues in their communities. Available in both english and spanish.
A project of GRIP and the New Mexico Department of Health/Office of Border Health. Electronic & hardcopy versions available.
EHRG c/o GRIP
305A North Cooper St/
Silver City, NM 88061-4844
tel: (575) 538.8078
grip@gilaresources.info
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Texas Master Naturalists
A corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.
El Paso County Extension Office
P.O. Box 929
Clint, TX 79836
915.851.2515 ext 240
hhkrusekopf@ag.tamu.edu
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Tierra Madre Sustainable Community
Creating an intercultural and sustainable community on the U.S. - Mexico border.
PO Box 1678
115 Mesa Verde
Sunland Park, NM 88063
575.589.4412
tmadre@whc.net
www.gecities.com/tmadre/
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Town and Country Garden Club Thrift Shop
Recycling of donated clothing, housewares, books, and miscellaneous
P.O. Box 2164
606 N. Bullard Street
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.2483
annatrotter@yahoo.com
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City
Developing the Green Sanctuary program for people wishing to live more sustainably.
PO Box 4034
3845 N. Swan Street
Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.0101
uufscnm@yahoo.com
www.uufsc.com
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United Way of Southwest New Mexico
A corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.
106 S Water St
Las Cruces, NM 88004
575.524.7561
anthea@unitedwayswnm.org
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Upper Gila Watershed Alliance
Promoting the long-term health of the Upper Gila Watershed and its communities of life
PO Box 383,
Gila, NM 88038
575.534.0397 office
info@ugwa.org
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USA CAN Recycling Warehouse
Aluminum Can Recycling.
2180 W. Hadley Ave.
Las Cruces NM 88007
575.523.1324
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Veterans Green Corps
Veterans Green Jobs has combined efforts with the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to create the Veterans Green Corps (VGC) to provide transformative and leadership building work experience for military veterans.
1376 W St Mary Rd
Tucson, AZ 85745
520.884.5550
www.sccorps.org
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Veterans Green Jobs
Provides exemplary green jobs education and career development opportunities for military veterans, empowering and supporting them to lead America’s transition to energy independence, ecological restoration, community renewal, and economic prosperity.
PO Box 1129
Boulder, CO 80306
866.984.8452
veteransgreenjobs.org
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The Wellness Coalition Youth Service Corps/Americorps
Mobilizing volunteers to eradicate hunger and poverty in Grant County. holistic, locally-focused resources.
1311 N. Grant
Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.0665
cat@wellnesscoalition.org
www.wellnesscoalition.org
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WNMU Toy Lending Library
Accepting toys, video games, and books
Glaser Hall 513 West 12th St.
Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.6483
www.wnmu.edu/cdc/LaFamilia
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Youth Conservation Corps
Promote the education, success and well-being of the youth of New Mexico through the conservation and enhancement of the state’s natural resources and lasting community benefits.
141 East DeVargas Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501
P: 505.827.1437
P: 505.827.1438
F: 505.827.1439
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/YCC/
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County Government Resources
Doña Ana Community College
Offers 37 academic and degree programs, including electrical and plumbing apprenticeship programs.
3400 South Espina St
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8001
575.527.7500
800.903.7503
Fax: 575.527.7515
dabcc-www.nmsu.edu
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Hidalgo County Recycling
Recycles Metals- Scrap metal; Paint exchange; Cardboard; Tires; Yard trimmings for mulch given back to the public
300 South Shakespeare Street
Lordsburg, NM 88045
575.542-9800
Transfer Station 101 Transfer Road
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Sierra County Landfill
Batteries; Glass - All; Metals - Scraps; motor oil, no antifreeze; Plastic #1 & #2) Tires
100 N. Date St
T or C, NM 87901
575.894.6881
Landfill - off State Road 52
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Southwest Solid Waste Authority
Main Landfill at 318 Ridge Road, Silver City Recycling of Automotive Batteries, Glass Household Hazardous Waste Accepted year round, for waste exchange, Metals - Tin, Aluminum, scrap metal; Oil, Anti-Freeze; Waste Exchange for HHW and other usable items; Cardboard, Newspaper, White Office Paper, Magazines; Plastics #1 and #2 bottles accepted at the Main Landfill Tires (call to see which transfer stations accepts tires); Tree Trimmings and Green Waste
318 Ridge Rd.
PO Box 2617
Silver City NM 88061
575.538.2560
swswamgr@gilanet.com
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City Government Resources
City of Bayard Recycling
Metals - Tin, Aluminum; Cardboard, Newspaper, White Office Paper
PO BOX 728
Bayard, NM 88023;
575.537.5384 or 538.2560
Location: City Maintenance shop on NE Street
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City of Las Cruces Recycling Program
Batteries, Cartridges for Ink or Printer, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs), Electronics / Computers, Household Hazardous Waste, Metals, Aluminum Cans, Steel Cans, All Types of Metal Motor Oil and Antifreeze, On-site Waste Exchange for Paint, stains (No charge) and other usable items, for $10), Paper and Cardboard, Phone Books Plastics#1 #2 Clear & Translucent, Tires for recycling (surcharge $1 per tire), Yard Trimmings
Las Cruces Recycling Center
2855 W. Amador
575.528.3589
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City of Las Cruces, Community Development Dept. Home Rehabilitation Program
assists low and moderate income families to secure loans and grants to rehabilitate, make ADA improvements and extend the useful life of their existing home.
PO Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
575.528.3094
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Las Cruces City Government
Glass, Plastic, Cardboard Recycling for Las Cruces.
2852 W. Amador Ave.
Las Cruces NM 88007
575.528.3589
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San Juan Community College School of Energy
The School of Energy offers Associates of Applied Science degrees and Certificate programs in Renewable Energy.
4601 College Boulevard
Farmington, New Mexico 87402
505.326.3311
www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/3431.asp
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Santa Fe Community College
The Sustainable Technologies Center (STC) at Santa Fe Community College integrates 21st century trades with advanced technologies and "green" curricula to promote a sustainability economy. The STC will work with community, state and national partners to further develop and expand the renewable energy industry cluster in the Santa Fe region while being recognized as a state, regional and national resource. Green technology curricula are offered in biomass, green building, small wind and solar.
6401 Richards Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87508-4887
505-428-1000
www.sfccnm.edu/sustain
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Silver City Climate Protection Agreement Citizen’s Advisory Committee
Citizen committee that advises the Silver City town council on how to reduce the town's greenhouse gas emissions, while saving energy costs, improving quality of life for area residents and building our local economy.
101 West Broadway
Silver City, NM 88061
575.538.3731
tsctownclerk@qwest.net
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Town of Silver City Housing Rehab Program
Assists low-income homeowners to rehabilitate homes to improve energy efficiency and safety.
Box 1188
Silver City, NM 88061
575.534.6353
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Village of Columbus Recycling
Metal - Scrap metal and aluminum and tin cans; Oil, anti-freeze); informal reuse area for usable items; Newspaper Tires
PO Box 1305
Columbus, NM 88029
575.531.2361
Transfer Station on Highway 11
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State Government Resources
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Mission is to enhance productivity and competitiveness of New Mexico business and industry by improving the quality and availability of the New Mexico workforce.
www.dws.state.nm.us
DEMING
322 East Oak D
eming NM 88030 P
hone: (575) 546-0192
Fax: (575) 544-3605
LAS CRUCES
226 SOUTH ALAMEDA STREET
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005
TELEPHONE (575) 524-6250\
FAX: (575) 524-6266
SILVER CITY
410 West Broadway
Silver City, NM 88062
Phone: (575) 538-3737
FAX: (575) 538-5072
SUNLAND PARK
141 Quinella Ste. 800
Sunland Park, N.M. 88063
(575) 589-0377 or (575) 589-0382 Fax (575) 874-9314
T or C
1301 N. Pershing
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Telephone: (575) 894-1263
Fax: (575) 894-8036
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New Mexico State University Institute for Energy and the Environment
The NMSU College of Engineering has integrated several Centers of Excellence, including a consortium for environmental education and technology development, a renewable energy resource development group, and a nuclear waste management and monitoring center to form the Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE). The Institute for Energy and the Environment is a multidisciplinary, energy sector resource serving the Southwest and beyond.
MSC WERC
New Mexico State University
P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
575.646.2038
Fax: 575.646.5474
iee.nmsu.edu
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New Mexico State University Extension Service
Grant writing assistance / alternative energy /natural resource assistance
2610 N Silver Street
Silver City, NM 88061
575.388.1559
gwalden@nmsu.edu
grantextension.nmsu.edu
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New Mexico Office of the State Engineer Water Conservation Program
The NM Office of the State Engineer Water Conservation Program program goals are to increase awareness regarding the value of our water resources; provide assistance to entities initiating water conservation plans and programs and, to assist in the development of state government policies which will encourage the implementation of water conservation measures in various water use sectors.
130 South Capitol Street
Concha Ortiz y Pino Building
P.O. Box 25102
Santa Fe, NM 87504-5102
Phone: 505.827.6166
Fax: 505.827.3806
Water Rights District III – Deming:
301 South Tin
PO Box 844
Deming, NM 88031
Phone: 575.546.2851
Fax: 575.546.2290
Water Rights District IV – Las Cruces:
1680 Hickory Loop, Suite J
Las Cruces, NM 88005-6598
Phone: 575. 524.6161
Fax: 575.524.6160
www.ose.state.nm.us/conservation_index.html
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Safe Routes to School
A federally funded program administered by the NM Department of Transportation that provides funding to communities and school districts in New Mexico to enable and encourage students in K-8th grades to safely walk and bicycle to school.
1120 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1149
505.476.2155
www.nmshtd.state.nm.us/main.asp?secid=15411
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Western New Mexico University
The Department of Applied Technology provides the opportunity to study Construction, Drafting and Design, Electrical, and Welding Technology.
P.O. Box 680
Silver City, NM 88062
575.538.6011
www.wnmu.edu
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Federal Government Resources
EPA Energy Star
Consult the Energy Star webpage to find energy efficient producst and practices or look for the Energy Star label on products that show that they meet stict energy efficiency standards.
www.energystar.gov
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US Department of Energy
The US Department of Energy's home page provides information on federal programs relating to energy.
1-800-dial-DOE |
f/202-586-4403
www.energy.gov
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US Environmental Protection Agency
EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
Ariel Rios Building
200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
202.272.0167
TTY (speech- and hearing-impaired) 202.272.0165
www.epa.gov
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EPA en español
La misión de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos es la de proteger la salud de los humanos y la del medio ambiente. Desde 1970, la EPA ha estado trabajando por un ambiente más limpio, más saludable, para el pueblo estadounidense. Le recomendamos ver el plan estratégico completo de la agencia, el informe anual y recursos de política pública.
Ariel Rios Building
200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20460
202.272.0167
TTY (speech- and hearing-impaired) 202.272.0165
www.epa.gov/espanol/
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