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

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Over the last three years, EPA has provided nearly $300 million in grants and rebates to modernize diesel fleets with cleaner heavy-duty trucks and equipment, according to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. Under this competition, EPA anticipates awarding between 40 and 70 assistance agreements. Background.

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

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Applicants may request funding to upgrade or replace diesel-powered buses, trucks, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad equipment with newer, cleaner technologies. Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming) will accept proposals requesting up to $2,600,000 in grant funds. Background.

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Two bi-partisan bills to speed adoption of advanced biofuels re-introduced to Senate

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This will strengthen the biofuel industry, which continues to provide an essential market for South Dakota farmers. —Senator Thune. We thank Senators Thune and Klobuchar for introducing the Adopt GREET Act and for their tireless efforts on behalf of biofuels. —Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy.

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