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Biofuel Companies and Trade Associations Push for Extension to Investment Tax Credits for Cellulosic Biofuels and The Inclusion of Algae Biofuels

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A group of 35 biotechnology and biofuel companies and trade associations are urging the leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee to extend tax credits for cellulosic biofuels for four years, to allow algae biofuels to qualify for those tax credits, and to create an option for monetizing the tax credits as tax refunds.

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California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

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announced that 17 local governments and transit agencies will receive more than $236 million in grants from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to aid the transition to zero-emission buses. billion in new funding for Buses and Bus Facilities formula and competitive grants over five years.

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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives

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Although the Company’s intent is to improve its operating efficiencies and to obtain additional financing, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain such financing on favorable terms, if at all, or to successfully further reduce costs in such a way that would continue to allow the Company to operate its business.

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FREYR Battery to site US gigafactory in Georgia; initial investment $1.7B, growing to $2.6B through 2029

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In accordance with FREYR’s ambitions to accelerate development of Giga America in parallel with the ongoing construction of Giga Arctic in Mo i Rana, Norway, the company is intensifying and broadening its financing efforts. The US energy storage market is expected to experience exponential growth over the next several years.

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Feature: Bridging the EV Affordability Gap

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Rebates & Tax Credits Don’t Help Most Americans. Even though there are generous EV tax credits, rebates from states and utilities, and other incentives that can save drivers $10,000 or more per EV, most people aren’t aware these programs even exist. Put all together, the customer saves up to $200 a month.

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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). Long-Term Optimism.

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ICCT suggests minor changes to Fed tax policy to cut higher investment risk of 2nd-gen biofuels and advance the industry

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The study identified four specific changes to the US tax code that could help accelerate the commercialization of second-generation biofuels. While a Federal tax credit for the production of second-generation biofuels exists, its use has remained limited. —Miller et al.

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