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“Project Volt Gas Volt” proposes long-term financing plan to support widespread implementation of power-to-gas systems

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Project Volt Gas Volt is based on a long-term financing plan and the use of existing technologies for the large-scale conversion of surplus renewable electricity to methane, with subsequent reuse. Financing Project VGV: the Green Redemption Fund. The allocation of emissions allowances and the carbon tax, once it is in place.

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CT legislature passes highway usage tax on heavy trucks

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The Connecticut General Assembly has passed HB 6688 , a bill that imposes a highway use tax (HUT) on every carrier for operating, or causing to be operated, certain heavy, multi-unit motor vehicles (Class 8-13) on any highway (i.e., Revenue from the tax is directed to the Special Transportation Fund (STF).

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EIA: State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023

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In January 2023, state taxes and fees on gasoline and diesel fuel averaged $0.3163 per gallon (gal) of gasoline and $0.3388/gal of diesel fuel, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). These taxes have increased in 13 states since July 2022. gal), although that low tax rate will gradually increase through May 2023.

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California gives Tesla $34.735-million sales and use tax break, its second

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The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) has given Tesla Motors a $34.735 million tax break from sales and use taxes on $415-million worth of new manufacturing equipment for its Fremont factory. CAEATFA has made 46 such awards, including the most recent to Tesla.).

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Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Bill From US Senate Finance Committee Looks Great

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The US Senate Finance Committee has put forth a bill to extend and strongly improve the US federal EV tax credit.

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Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) introduced the latest in a series of discussion drafts to overhaul the US tax code. This new staff discussion draft focuses energy tax policy on stimulating domestic, clean production of electricity and transportation fuels, which account for 68% of energy consumed in the US.

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Senate Finance Committee Approves $12,500 EV Tax Credit Bill

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On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee advanced the Clean Energy for America Act making a few tweaks from earlier proposals. Changes include raising the federal EV tax rebate ceiling to $12,500 and opening the door for automakers who already exhausted their production quotas.