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GE Transportation and DonJon Shipbuilding Bidding for $24M Federal Grant for Hybrid Tugboat

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GE Transportation and DonJon Shipbuilding and Repair are bidding on a $24-million federal grant for their Hybrid Harbor Tug Project. Another $6 million in funding would come from DonJon and/or GE Transportation. GoErie.com. Earlier post.)

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CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

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Funding support may be available through the Carl Moyer Program, Community Air Protection Incentives, Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, and other programs such as Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects funded through the Low Carbon Transportation program.

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USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

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The National Research Council has indicated that generating biofuels from feedstocks such as corn and soybeans can increase water pollution. Farmers use pesticides and fertilizers on the crops that can end up polluting streams, rivers and lakes. million federal grant to cover the cost of the USC Wrigley Institute study.

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President Obama establishes Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience, issues executive order

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The President signed an Executive Order that directs Federal agencies to take a series of steps to make it easier for American communities to strengthen their resilience to extreme weather and prepare for other impacts of climate change.

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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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One of the things that we’re going to be talking about today is investing in the kind of technology that will allow us to use coal, our most bountiful natural resource here in the United States, without polluting our planet. USDA provides grants and loans and other financial support to help biofuels and renewable energy commercialization.

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Delaware, EPA announce $14.3-million electric vehicle charging initiative along I-95  – Charged EVs

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million in federal grants to install medium- and heavy-duty EV charging stations along the portion of Interstate 95 that is within its borders to improve air quality and expand alternative fuel infrastructure. This grant is a huge step forward for Delaware. The state of Delaware has received $14.3