Senate approves biofuel and clean tech tax break extension

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Extension of green incentives now depends on House vote

The US renewable energy and biofuel industries were celebrating yesterday after the Senate overwhelming approved plans to extend crucial green tax breaks and grant programmes. Senators voted 81 to 19...

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