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EPA’s FY 2013 budget proposal includes $576M for research, $10M boost to support fuel economy and GHG programs

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The Obama Administration’s proposed FY 2013 budget of $8.344 billion for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is $105 million below the EPA’s enacted level for FY 2012. This will allow the SRFs to finance over $6 billion in wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects annually. FY 2013 budget highlights include: $1.2

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California ARB soliciting research suggestions for FY 2012-2013 plan; sustainable communities, behavior, pollutant exposure, air pollution science, GHG targets

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is soliciting research suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Annual Research Plan in the form of brief conceptual descriptions that address specified research gaps and support the Board’s ongoing regulatory and policy priorities. The deadline to submit research concepts is 31 January 2012.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). How does the US deal with local and state economies with high carbon economies and little renewable resources?

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Novozymes introduces its latest enzyme technology for cellulosic biofuels; performs 1.5x better than predecessor

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With our new product, Cellic CTec3, and the first plants starting commercial production, this is a huge step forward in the transition from an oil-based economy to a bio-based economy. Both plants will convert municipal solid waste into biofuel. The first plants start commercial production of advanced biofuels this year.

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Brazilian Ministry Of Environment And National Development Bank launch credit line for projects to reduce carbon emissions

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million) in 2012. Waste with energy potential. Projects that focus on urban cleaning and the use of waste deposits to generate energy in metropolitan regions, including cities that will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The remaining R$200 million (US$116.2) This category is expected to receive a total of R$360 million (US$209.3

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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However, the document not only provides a detailed look at the finances of the company, it also provides a quick recap of recent technology developments and some insight into the company’s immediate research priorities. This engine provides better fuel economy and refinement than our current World Gas Engine. Earlier post.).

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Energy 2030 outlines steps to double US energy productivity by 2030; spend $166B a year to net savings of $327B

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The Commission was created in 2012 to identify solutions for increasing US energy productivity and aid in jumpstarting the economy. The recommendations are organized under three overarching strategies: Invest in energy productivity throughout the economy.

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