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News-Auto Fule Effeciency

Dear Scotty, For the past 20 years, the fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks sold in the U.S. have barely changed. Right now, we're on the verge of a huge breakthrough on fuel efficiency -- and we need your help to make sure it succeeds. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new standards that will improve the gas mileage of new cars and light trucks. These standards will: * Reduce our oil consumption by 1.8 billion barrels of oil; * Save Americans $190 billion on fuel costs -- $3,000 per vehicle purchased under the new standard; * Cut carbon dioxide emissions by 950 million metric tons. This historic step will finally move us toward energy independence and loosen Big Oil's grip on the American economy. But the special interests are going to do everything they can to block these critical reforms, so we need to let our leaders know that we support these efforts. Tell EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson: "I support efforts to strengthen fuel efficiency standards that will reduce pollution and revitalize our auto industry." In addition to helping protect American consumers and our climate, this proposal is also supported by major automobile manufacturing associations, and many automakers including Chrysler, Ford and GM. That's because the new standards simultaneously reduce our auto emissions and preserve automobile buying choices for American consumers. After years of inaction, improving mileage standards is an essential step toward energy independence and addressing the climate crisis. Tell the EPA you support strong fuel efficiency standards to Repower America: http://acp.climateprotect.org/epanov

Billions in Lending Authority for Renewable Energy Projects

News Media Contact(s): (202) 586-4940 For Immediate Release July 29, 2009 Obama Administration Announces Billions in Lending Authority for Renewable Energy Projects and to Modernize the Grid Loan Guarantees Will Help Create New Jobs while Fostering Clean Energy Innovation Washington, DC – U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that the Department of Energy will provide up to $30 billion in loan guarantees, depending on the applications and market conditions, for renewable energy projects. Another $750 million will support several billion dollars more in loan guarantees for projects that increase the reliability, efficiency and security of the nation’s transmission system. The two new loan guarantee solicitations announced today are being funded partly through the Recovery Act and partly through 2009 appropriations. “These investments will be used to create jobs, spur the development of innovative clean energy technologies, and help ensure a smart, strong and secure grid that will deliver renewable power more effectively and reliably,” said Secretary Chu. “This administration has set a goal of doubling renewable electricity generation over the next three years. To achieve that goal, we need to accelerate renewable project development by ensuring access to capital for advanced technology projects. We also need a grid that can move clean energy from the places it can be produced to the places where it can be used and that can integrate variable sources of power, like wind and solar.” The lending authority includes:  Up to $8.5 billion in lending authority supported by 2009 annual appropriations for renewable energy.  Up to $2 billion in subsidy costs, provided by the Recovery Act, to support billions in loans for renewable energy and electric power transmission projects.  Up to $500 million in subsidy costs to support loans for cutting edge biofuel projects funded by the Recovery Act.  Up to $750 million in subsidy costs, provided by the Recovery Act, to support loans for large transmission infrastructure projects in the U.S. that use commercial technologies and begin construction by September 30, 2011. The two solicitations issued today mark the sixth and seventh rounds of solicitations by the Department’s Loan Guarantee Program, which encourages the commercial use of new or improved energy technologies to help foster clean energy projects. Applications will be accepted over the next 45 days. The Department has streamlined its processes to accelerate these new loan solicitations. By investing in both renewable energy technology for generating electricity and technologies to modernize the country's transmission system, the Recovery Act targets the full integration of renewable energy sources onto the electric grid. Read more information on this solicitation and the Department’s Loan Guarantee Program. Additional loan guarantee solicitations funded by the Recovery Act will be announced soon. U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Public Affairs, Washington, D.C.