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US House passes the Moving Forward Act 233 for and 188 against. Unfortunately, ND Rep. Kelly Armstrong voted NO to the passing of the bill, not unexpectedly.
Sec. 90431 – Federal EV tax credit: Increases the cap on the Section 30D federal EV tax credit to a total of 600,000 credits per auto manufacturer (versus the current 200,000 credits) – essentially, this will let the tax credit work for more drivers for a longer period of time.
Sec. 90432 – Used EV tax credit: Creates a new tax credit for buyers of used EVs, providing more options to consumers who are low-income. The credit is capped at the lesser of $2,500 credit or 30% of the sale price.
Sec. 33333 – Expanding Access to EVs in Underserved Communities: Requires that the Department of Energy conduct an assessment of the barriers and opportunities for deployment of EV charging stations in underserved communities and disadvantaged communities.
Sec. 33332 – EV Charging Station rebate program: Creates a new rebate program for installing EV charging stations at multi-unit dwellings, workplaces or commercial locations that are open to the public for at least 12 hours a day.
Sec. 1211: Accessibility, Rest Areas and Signage: Requires that EV charging stations that are funded through the Highway Trust Fund (and all other areas under title 23) to be usable by the majority of EV drivers. Also allows for EV charging stations at Interstate rest areas or park & ride locations. And, calls for the Department of Transportation to update the EV signage manuals in order to provide uniform signage to locate EV charging stations.
Sec. 50002 – U.S. Postal Service to go electric: Requires at least 75% of any new vehicles purchased by the U.S. Postal Service to be EVs. And, each post office location open to the public must have at least 1 charging station by 2026. The fleet of medium and heavy-duty trucks must also be at least 30% electric by 2030.
Sec. 33340 – U.S. Federal fleet to go electric: Requires that beginning in FY 2025, at least 50% of the vehicles purchased for the federal fleet must be EVs (and the other 50% must be alternative fueled vehicles).
Sec. 33338 – Funding for State Transportation Electrification Plans: Calls for funding for State Energy Transportation Plans, which must include plans to deploy a network of EV charging stations, reduce fossil fuels and improve air quality by transportation electrification.
Sec. 33337 – Utilities and Transportation Electrification: Requires states to consider allowing for measures to encourage deployment of EV charging stations by utilities, including letting the utility recover investments in the EV charging stations. ... See MoreSee Less
A new bill is being proposed in the House that includes a Major Investment in Clean Transportation! All members and followers of CLEAN should make a call to our Representative Kelly Armstrong. His office number in Fargo is (701) 353-6665 and in Bismarck (701) 354-6700.
Last week, House leadership unveiled H.R. 2, the Moving America Forward Act. This legislation proposes over $1.5 trillion in what members hope will be a “transformational investment in American infrastructure.” The House is expected to vote on the bill this week.
Please contact your House Member TODAY
Urge them to vote YES on H.R. 2
H.R. 2 includes a massive investment in funding and incentives to facilitate the purchase of clean fuels and vehicles and the development of alternative fueling infrastructure.
Highlights of the bill include:
• Authorizes $50 million for the DOE Clean Cities Program for the fiscal year 2021 and increases the authorization each year, reaching $100 million in the fiscal year 2025.
• Extends the tax incentives for biodiesel and for natural gas and propane with a phase-down, through 2025.
• Extends the tax credit for alternative fueling infrastructure through 2025 and expands the credit for electric charging infrastructure by allowing a 20% credit for expenses in excess of $100,000.
• Increases the production cap for the Electric Vehicle tax credit to 600,000 per manufacturer and allows purchasers to receive a credit of $7,000.
• Provides a new tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and zero-emission buses.
• Provides $350 million a year in competitive grants for alternative fueling infrastructure established on corridors designated by the FHWA.
• Establishes Community Climate Innovation grants of $250 million per year for local investments in innovative strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Provides $1.7 billion for Zero-emission bus grants.
• Creates a $500 million a year Zero Emissions Ports Infrastructure Program.
• Authorizes $3.5 billion a year for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, which can be used by cities and counties to implement strategies to advance alternative fuels, vehicles, and infrastructure.
• Reauthorizes DERA, the diesel emissions reduction program, at $500 million a year.
• Reauthorizes the Clean School Bus Program at $65 million a year.
• Establishes a pilot program for the electrification of certain refrigerated vehicles.
• Requires the Postal Service to replace at least 75 percent of its fleet with electric or zero-emission vehicles and authorizes at least $6 billion for the purchase of new vehicles.
Again, please contact your House Member TODAY and urge them to vote YES on H.R. 2. ... See MoreSee Less
