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EPA Awards $20M in Recovery Act Funding for Clean Diesel Finance Program

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three recovery act grants totaling $20 million in funding for the SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program. Overall, the recovery act allotted $300 million for the National Clean Diesel Campaign, $30 million of which will fund SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program grants.

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Report Finds That Urgent Changes in Transport Financing Required to Enable More Sustainable Transportation Globally

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While notable exceptions exist, the report says, the financing framework is often skewed towards supporting the motorization model: Domestic public finance is mainly used to build and maintain infrastructure to cater to increasing levels of motorized traffic.

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The Summit On Clean Tech Law & The New Energy Policy

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Governments, industries facing mandates and regulation, and others are working under deadline pressure and fear to develop alternative, renewable energy replacements for traditional fossil fuels. How does the private venture and financing sector view investment in CleanTech companies and what opportunities are investors looking for?

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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). by Bill Cooke. M barrels/day of oil within the next 10 years ”. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Earlier post.).

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UK Government Providing 360M Loan Guarantee for 450M Loan to Ford from EIB

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The UK Government is providing a £360 million (US$541 million) loan guarantee for Ford’s £450 million (US$677 million) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The paperwork for Ford’s loan and backing from the Government was signed off during a visit by Business Minister, Mark Prisk, to Ford’s technical centre at Dunton, Essex.

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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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Second, the US Department of Agriculture proposed a rule on the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP) that would provide financing to increase the conversion of biomass to bioenergy. Integrated pilot and ten percent of full-scale conversion facilities will be financed to determine suitable technologies for full-scale commercial deployment.

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Financing a Tesla Model X Just Got Easier

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Previously, the Model X’s price tag exceeded those limits, but with the drop in price, potential buyers can now save even more money on the purchase of a new Tesla Model X. We will also show you how you can save big by financing your purchase through EV Life. Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP). Clean Vehicle Assistance Program.