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ITF study finds limited environmental and safety impacts of car fleet renewal schemes in US, France and Germany

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The report assesses the value for money of the different schemes and identifies critical design elements for ensuring success in meeting the environmental and safety objectives. The report does not address the employment or stimulus-related impacts of fleet renewal schemes which are arguably their primary objectives. The US scheme saw.

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US Departments of Treasury, Energy Announce More Than $3B in Recovery Act Funds for Direct Payments for Renewable Energy Projects

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This direct payment program allows for an immediate stimulus in local economies. In previous years, the tax credit has been widely used—in 2006, approximately $550 million in tax credits were provided to 450 businesses.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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ACORE is an organization of member companies and institutions that are dedicated to moving renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy. As another panelist pointed out, “ The New York Times is well-equipped to write the article about how Stimulus Funds have been wasted ”. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Neil Auerbach.

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Saskatchewan and Montana Partner on Major Carbon Capture and Storage Project

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On the Canadian side, it is approximately C$150 million to design and build the CO 2 reference plant, related CO 2 pipeline infrastructure and a North American training facility for CCS technicians. The estimated of the total cost of the project in Canadian dollars is $270 million (US$231 million).

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Will Obama’s billions jumpstart the electric car? The Green Piece

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If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who will benefit? Our verdict.

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GM: Let's Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards

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

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The ethanol industry would like to raise the amount to 15% or 20%, but they are facing strong resistance from automakers and small equipment manufacturers who believe 15% blends may damage the 97% plus engines on the market that weren't designed to run on anything more than 10% ethanol. gasoline would need to be greater than $2.80/gallon