Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. The Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service will finalize a proposed update to its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Loan Program to provide up to $250 million for rural utilities to finance efficiency investments by businesses and homeowners across rural America.

Obama 249

Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy 249

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 21, 2009

In spring the Chancellor presents the annual Budget statement, which includes a detailed assessment of the state of the economy and the nation’s finances. In his statement, the Chancellor may announce changes to taxes and new spending measures. This year’s PBR follows the first contraction in the global economy for 60 years.

Tax 186

Tax Carbon Fuel Tax Fuel 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2013

The EU and member states should use public procurement and incentives to fleet managers as tools to accelerate the deployment of more fuel-efficient vehicles and low-carbon fuels if these measures are cost-effective. The EU should continue to implement an ambitious differentiated co- financing rate for low-carbon TEN-T projects.

Emissions 210

Emissions Transportation Standards Climate Change 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2009

Establishing a new program to finance planning, design, and construction of high-speed rail. The Fund is replenished by revenue collected from motor fuel taxes. The existing transportation reauthorization act, which is financed by the Highway Trust Fund, expires on 30 September 2009. billion; Provides $337.4 Source: DOT.

Transportation 186

Transportation Gas 2009 Congress 186