# New EPA Guidance Will Help Companies, States Find Cost Savings under Greenhouse Gas Permits

*Published:* 2010-11-11
*Author:* Rebecca Rasch

Yesterday E.P.A. issued guidance documents for the greenhouse gas permitting which will begin for the largest new or modified emissions sources in January. The [feedback so far from the environmental community](http://www.edf.org/pressrelease.cfm?ContentID=11449) has been overwhelmingly positive.

On the *New York Times Green* blog, there is a great [article about the guidance](http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/10/e-p-a-issues-guidance-on-new-emissions-rules/ "http://green.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/10/e-p-a-issues-guidance-on-new-emissions-rules/") and initial reactions from state and local governments, environmental and industry groups. Mark MacLeod, director of special projects at Environmental Defense Fund, had this to say about the EPA guidance documents:

> “Energy efficiency is one of the best ways to reduce pollution and save money, particularly in the manufacturing sector…Today’s guidance will prepare companies for the permitting process and help them find ways to cut pollution while saving money for themselves and their customers.”

Coming next on Climate411…what the guidance means for bioenergy.