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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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The headliner in this segment is the issuance of a Presidential Memorandum directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work “ expeditiously ” to complete CO 2 emission standards for both new and existing power plants. The standards for new plants—already being developed by EPA—are to be done this fall.

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Proposed US Transportation Reauthorization Plan Links Greenhouse Gas Reductions to Transportation Planning

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As described in a summary of the proposed bill published by the Committee, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in consultation with the Department of Transportation (DOT), would establish national transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes.

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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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Cleanliness is defined by a simple ratio of the greenhouse gas emissions of a facility, as determined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), divided by its electricity production. The maximum production tax credit for a zero emissions facility is $0.023 per kilowatt of generation, indexed for inflation. Clean fuels tax credit.

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Opinion: A More Level Playing Field for Advanced Biofuels

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These provisions will ultimately strengthen the industries producing low carbon fuel alternatives and position the U.S. These provisions will ultimately strengthen the industries producing low carbon fuel alternatives and position the U.S. Heavy-duty trucks will need advanced biofuels for some time.