[ausev] Senate Bill S271

[John Allen]

Excerpt from bill regarding battery technology.

 


Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy


For an additional amount for `Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy',
$16,800,000,000: Provided, That $3,200,000,000 shall be available for Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants for implementation of programs
authorized under subtitle E of title V of the Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17151 et seq.), of which $2,800,000,000 is
available through the formula in subtitle E: Provided further, That the
Secretary may use the most recent and accurate population data available to
satisfy the requirements of section 543(b) of the Energy Independence and
Security Act of 2007: Provided further, That the remaining $400,000,000
shall be awarded on a competitive basis: Provided further, That
$5,000,000,000 shall be for the Weatherization Assistance Program under part
A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6861
et seq.): Provided further, That $3,100,000,000 shall be for the State
Energy Program authorized under part D of title III of the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6321): Provided further, That $2,000,000,000
shall be available for grants for the manufacturing of advanced batteries
and components and the Secretary shall provide facility funding awards under
this section to manufacturers of advanced battery systems and vehicle
batteries that are produced in the United States, including advanced lithium
ion batteries, hybrid electrical systems, component manufacturers, and
software designers: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 3304 of
title 5, United States Code, and without regard to the provisions of
sections 3309 through 3318 of such title 5, the Secretary of Energy, upon a
determination that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical
hiring need for particular positions, may from within the funds provided,
recruit and directly appoint highly qualified individuals into the
competitive service: Provided further, That such authority shall not apply
to positions in the Excepted Service or the Senior Executive Service:
Provided further, That any action authorized herein shall be consistent with
the merit principles of section 2301 of such title 5, and the Department
shall comply with the public notice requirements of section 3327 of such
title 5.

 

 

 

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From: ausev-bounces at austinev.org [mailto:ausev-bounces at austinev.org] On
Behalf Of Gary Ellis
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:22 AM
To: AustinEV News Announcements and General Discussion
Subject: [ausev] Senate Bill S271

 

Anyone following the tax credit news and progress for EVs?  Looks like the
first version was only for new electric vehicles from qualified
manufacturers, but now S271 seems to include "kits" which I'm sure is meant
for the Prius plug-in modules, but may include conversions.  I'm going to
meet with a lobbyist today to talk about some of this stuff, but let me know
if you have further insight.
Thanks,

Gary
ReinCarNation
RCN Motors, LLC
gary at rcnmotors.com
http://www.rcnmotors.com

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Senate Bailout Bill, Oct. 2008
- Adds up to $7500 tax credit for new electric cars.

FREEDOM Act of 2009, bill S271
- Doubles the number of electric cars allowed (now 500,000) and expands
beyond conventional four-wheel automobiles to include three-wheel and
two-wheel vehicles, as well as low-speed neighborhood electric cars.
Electric vehicles like ZAP's Alias and others would receive a tax credit
equal to a percentage of the purchase price up to $4,000. 

http://www.matternetwork.com/2009/1/freedom-act-offer-plug-vehicle.cfm
Plug-in conversion kits would now also qualify for up to a $4000 tax credit.


As the bill presently reads, 'qualified' manufacturing facilities that turn
out either completed plug-in vehicles and/or components for those vehicles
are 100 percent deductible if placed into service before January 1,2012.
Similar facilities placed in service after this date, buy prior to January
1, 2014 are eligible to claim 50% of the cost of construction.

Quotes:
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Zap-945459.html
Starr added: "There are many smaller automakers that are making plug-in
transportation today and these tax incentives would allow Americans to
jump-start the adoption of electrics immediately. The Small Business
Administration says up to 80 percent of new jobs in America are created by
small business and 90 percent of all innovation is created by entrepreneurs.
It is critical that Congress supports more automotive innovation in the US
and we ask Americans to urge their Federal representative to move quickly to
pass this legislation and make it go into effect immediately." 

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