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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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This study is an update of a study that examined the changes from 2008 to 2018. Therefore, the data for 2008 are included here as well. The table below shows the top 10 states in terms of the percentage of electricity generated from coal in 2008, 2018, and 2020. from coal. West Virginia. West Virginia. West Virginia. New Mexico.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept applications requesting up to $3,000,000 in grant funds. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country. Background.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country. Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept proposals requesting up to $3,000,000 in grant funds. Background.

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USDA awards $10M in grants to spur production of biofuels, bioenergy and biobased products

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University of Wisconsin, Madison $496,109. University of Wisconsin, Madison, $345,327. AFRI is NIFA’s flagship competitive grant program and was established under the 2008 Farm Bill. Washington State University, $349,993. West Virginia University, $349,952. USDA Agricultural Research Service, $500,000.

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US Army Awards CD Technologies $19M Contract for Development of Large-Format Lithium-ion Batteries

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This contract will allow C&D Technologies to establish a world class research and development facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, including pilot production capability dedicated to large-format lithium-ion batteries, and will establish a domestic manufacturing base for C&D designed lithium battery systems.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin): EPA is requesting proposals between $500,000 and $2,500,000. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has awarded nearly 700 grants across the US. Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington): EPA is requesting proposals between $300,000 and $800,000.

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US State Department Issues Permit for Alberta Clipper Pipeline for Oil Sands Crude Delivery to US

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The 1,000-mile/1,607-km pipeline will run from Hardisty, Alberta, Canada, to Superior, Wisconsin. In the US, the Alberta Clipper Pipeline will extend 326 miles from the US-Canadian border near Neche, North Dakota across northern Minnesota to an Enbridge terminal in Superior, Wisconsin. Earlier post.).

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