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Senators Sanders, Boxer propose legislation to institute GHG price on large stationary sources and remove support for fossil fuel industries

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The legislation also proposes numerous actions against financing and support for fossil fuel industries. Among the financing provisions of the legislation are: Price on carbon. The legislation would enact a fee of $20 per ton or carbon or methane equivalent, rising at 5.6% per year over a 10-year period. Rebate program.

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EPRI assesses status of 8 key power generation technologies for US; estimates of capital cost and levelized cost of electricity

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LCOE calculations are based on assumptions regarding future unit operations, operating costs, fuel prices, financing terms, and inflation. impacts on existing generating plants from pending or anticipated environmental rules on emissions, use of water resources, and coal ash handling and disposal.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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However, where applicable, an equivalent carbon price will be applied through changes in fuel tax credits or excise. More than 50% of the funds raised from the carbon price will be used to fund tax cuts, pension increases and higher family payments. Increasing the tax-free threshold and cutting taxes also boosts incentives to work.

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$3.8 Trillion FY 2011 US Budget Proposal Boosts Department of Energy Spending

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billion in tax subsidies for oil, coal and gas industries. Select EERE Programs and Financing (US$ millions). Provides $668 million to Fossil Energy R&D for the ”Clean Coal Power Initiative.“ increase over FY 2010 estimates. This step is estimated to generate more than $38.8 123 million for wind energy.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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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. Other efforts will include: Natural Gas. Energy Efficiency.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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The bill provides assistance to those Americans who may be disproportionately affected by potential increases in energy prices through tax cuts and an energy refund program. Significant tax incentives encourage the conversion of trucks and heavy-duty fleets to natural gas vehicles. Decreasing Dependence on Foreign Oil.

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Profile: Farmers Ethanol: Focusing on Sustainable Corn Ethanol Production and a Triple Bottom Line

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Financing challenges. All of this makes for a very difficult time to get financing for a new facility. In the world of project finance, quality means management teams with strong track records, proven technologies, deep pockets and secure, long term agreements on the project’s inputs and outputs. Earlier post.). million dollars.