Comments on: $100 Billion in Stimulus for Green Programs http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/02/06/100-billion-in-stimulus-for-green-programs/ The Executive's Daily Green Briefing Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:58:43 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dawn http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/02/06/100-billion-in-stimulus-for-green-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-107836 Dawn Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:44:26 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=9753#comment-107836 In addition to these items, the Economic Stimulus bill also includes $300 million for retrofitting heavy duty diesel vehicles. Independent research has found diesel retrofits to be one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce particulate matter emissions and improve air quality. Doing so can reduce emissions between 25 - 90%. Since most retrofits do not improve fuel economy, it is tough for vehicle and equipment owners to justify the investment for the public good of cleaner air (particularly in this economy). By providing funds to help offset the cost, municipalities, contractors and other fleet owners can protect their investments, reduce their emissions and help counties meet EPA air quality standards. In addition to these items, the Economic Stimulus bill also includes $300 million for retrofitting heavy duty diesel vehicles. Independent research has found diesel retrofits to be one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce particulate matter emissions and improve air quality. Doing so can reduce emissions between 25 – 90%.

Since most retrofits do not improve fuel economy, it is tough for vehicle and equipment owners to justify the investment for the public good of cleaner air (particularly in this economy). By providing funds to help offset the cost, municipalities, contractors and other fleet owners can protect their investments, reduce their emissions and help counties meet EPA air quality standards.

]]> By: wirechief http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/02/06/100-billion-in-stimulus-for-green-programs/comment-page-1/#comment-107440 wirechief Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:19:32 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=9753#comment-107440 I would like to know how low income and even moderate income would be elgible for tax rebates, they are on the low end of the tax system and would not pay any in the first place. I would like to know how low income and even moderate income would be elgible for tax rebates, they are on the low end of the tax system and would not pay any in the first place.

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