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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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In terms of investment in innovation for cleaner energy, the plan calls for: Investment in advanced fossil energy projects. In the United States, emissions of HFCs are expected to nearly triple by 2030, and double from current levels of 1.5% Since 1990, methane emissions in the United States have decreased by 8%.

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Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

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The tax credit expires when the cleanliness of the US electricity market increases significantly. Any facility producing electricity that is about 25% cleaner than the average for all electricity production facilities will receive a tax credit. The cleaner the facility, the larger the credit. Clean fuels tax credit.

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Analysis concludes that current transportation policy in most US states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in US

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Most states do not make any effort at all to connect. In sum, current transportation policy in most states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in the United States. transportation, and ensure state fuel taxes can support all transportation modes. policies, and promote transit oriented development.