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Federal Incentives and Laws for Other

The list below contains summaries of all Federal incentives and laws related to Other.

Incentives

Advanced Energy Research Project Grants

The Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) was established within the U.S. Department of Energy with the mission to fund projects that will develop transformational technologies that reduce the nation's dependence on foreign energy imports; reduce U.S. energy related emissions, including greenhouse gases; improve energy efficiency across all sectors of the economy; and ensure that the United States maintains its leadership in developing and deploying advanced energy technologies. The ARPA-E focuses on various concepts in multiple program areas including, but not limited to, vehicle technologies, biomass energy, and energy storage. For more information, visit the ARPA-E website.

Improved Energy Technology Loans

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides loan guarantees through the Loan Guarantee Program (Program) to eligible projects that reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases, and support early commercial use of advanced technologies, including biofuels and alternative fuel vehicles. The Program is not intended for research and development projects. DOE may issue loan guarantees for up to 100% of the amount of the loan for an eligible project. For loan guarantees of over 80%, the loan must be issued and funded by the Treasury Department's Federal Financing Bank. (Reference 42 U.S. Code 16513)

Biodiesel Education Grants

Competitive grants are available through the Biodiesel Fuel Education Program (Section 9006) to educate governmental and private entities that operate vehicle fleets, the public, and other interested entities about the benefits of biodiesel fuel use. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or institutes of higher education that have demonstrated knowledge of biodiesel fuel production, use, or distribution; and have demonstrated the ability to conduct educational and technical support programs. (Reference 7 U.S. Code 8106)

Biobased Transportation Research Funding

The Surface Transportation Research, Development, and Deployment (STRDD) Program funds activities to promote innovation in transportation infrastructure, services, and operations. A portion of the funding made available to the STRDD Program is set aside for the Biobased Transportation Research program to carry out biobased research of national importance at research centers and through the National Biodiesel Board. (Reference 23 U.S. Code 502 and 7 U.S. Code 8109)

Laws and Regulations

Renewable Fuels Assessment

he U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) prepared a report, Opportunities for DOD Use of Alternative and Renewable Fuels, on the use and potential use of renewable fuels in meeting DOD's energy requirements for the Senate and House of Representatives Armed Services Committees. The report assessed the use of renewable fuels, including domestically produced algae-based fuels, biodiesel, and biomass derived fuels, as alternative fuels in ground transportation, aviation, and maritime fleets. The report also assessed the potential benefit of establishing a renewable fuel commodity class that is distinct from petroleum-based products. (Reference Public Law 111-84, Section 334)

Programs

State Energy Program (SEP) Funding

The SEP provides grants to states to assist in designing, developing, and implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency programs. Each state's energy office receives SEP funding and manages all SEP-funded projects. States may also receive project funding from technology programs in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) for SEP Special Projects. EERE distributes the funding through an annual competitive solicitation to state energy offices.