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EV tax credit expansion: Automakers ask Congress to revive effort

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Although an attempted expansion of the federal EV tax credit has failed—multiple times, in recent years—in a renewed effort, automakers are asking Congress to please try again.

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Biofuel and Ag organizations call for accountable life cycle analysis for SAF tax credits, DOE to lead

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In an effort to decarbonize transportation and reduce aviation emissions, Congress is considering new legislation to establish a tax credit to promote and develop robust domestic SAF production. We urge you to make the US Department of Energy (DOE) the lead agency in establishing a regularly updated LCA for any SAF credit.

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Lawmakers introduce bill to provide blender’s tax credit for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

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The legislation would create a tax credit starting at $1.50 In order to incentivize innovation and greater reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the legislation provides an additional credit of $0.01/gallon As an example, SAF that reduces emissions by 70% would receive a credit of $1.70/gallon.

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EIA: US renewable diesel capacity could more than double through 2025

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US production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current levels by the end of 2025, based on several announcements for projects that are either under construction or could start development soon, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). billion gallons per year (gal/y), at the end of 2022.

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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. Funded at $2.3 Funded at $2.3 Lead organization. Description.

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Grassley-Conrad bill would extend ethanol tax credits through 2016

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US Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kent Conrad (D-North Dakota) introduced a bill—the Domestic Energy Promotion Act of 2011— that would extend, through 2016, at descending levels, the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit, or VEETC, which is also known as the blenders’ credit.

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Reminder: Tax Credit For Electric-Car Charging Station Is Back

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As part of the recent fiscal cliff deal passed by Congress, many green energy programs saw renewed focus and deadline extensions, allowing people to benefit from them for a little longer. Included in these programs is the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property credit.