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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Sustainable and…
Alternative and renewable energy, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Loans and financing Chemicals, Energy, Manufacturing
Agriculture Income Support and Marketing…
Agriculture Income Support and Marketing Assistance for Covered Commodities: Disaster, Emergency, and Risk Management Assistance for Agricultural Producers:(o) Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program: The 2018 Farm Act reauthorized the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program and expanded the definition of "eligible technologies" to include technologies that produce one or more or a combination of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biobased products. The program assists in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for the development of Advanced Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, and Biobased Product Manufacturing by providing loan guarantees for up to $250 million.
Environment related objective
The program assists in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for the development of Advanced Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, and Biobased Product Manufacturing
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agriculture Income Support and Marketing Assistance for Covered Commodities: Disaster, Emergency, and Risk Management Assistance for Agricultural Producers:(o) Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program: The 2018 Farm Act reauthorized the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Program and expanded the definition of "eligible technologies" to include technologies that produce one or more or a combination of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, or biobased products. The program assists in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for the development of Advanced Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, and Biobased Product Manufacturing by providing loan guarantees for up to $250 million.
Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing
Type of measure
Loan guarantees
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The policies described were generally in effect for fiscal years 2019-2020. However, not all policies or programs were in effect, nor were payments necessarily made under the relevant policies or programs for both years.
Keywords
Bio
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Energy
Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy:…
Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy: Projects
Environment related objective
To advance high-potential, high-impact energy technologies that are too early for private-sector investment. ARPA-E awardees are unique because they are developing entirely new ways to generate, store, and use energy.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy: Projects
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
Type of measure
ARPA-E funding is awarded to private-sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
ARPA-E Projects is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Energy conservation and efficiency, Other environmental risks mitigation, Waste management and recycling
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Fuel Cycle Research & Development - Nuclear…
Fuel Cycle Research & Development - Nuclear Energy: The Fuel Cycle Research and Development (FCR&D) program conducts R&D on advanced sustainable fuel cycle technologies that have the potential to improve resource utilization and energy generation, reduce waste generation, enhance safety, and limit proliferation risk. The program employs a long-term, science-based approach to foster innovative, transformational technology solutions to achieve this mission. Advancements in fuel cycle technologies and solutions support the enhanced availability, affordability, safety, and security of nuclear-generated electricity in the United States.
Environment related objective
To conduct R&D on advanced sustainable fuel cycle technologies that have the potential to improve resource utilization and energy generation, reduce waste generation, enhance safety, and limit proliferation risk
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fuel Cycle Research & Development - Nuclear Energy: The Fuel Cycle Research and Development (FCR&D) program conducts R&D on advanced sustainable fuel cycle technologies that have the potential to improve resource utilization and energy generation, reduce waste generation, enhance safety, and limit proliferation risk. The program employs a long-term, science-based approach to foster innovative, transformational technology solutions to achieve this mission. Advancements in fuel cycle technologies and solutions support the enhanced availability, affordability, safety, and security of nuclear-generated electricity in the United States.
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
Type of measure
Funding to private-sector recipients through competitive financial assistance and matching funding at 20-50%, or greater.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Not subject to any fixed completion date.
Keywords
Energy
Sustainable
Waste
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy Renewable Energy Resources
Environment related objective
To increase the generation of electric power from renewable resources through cost reduction and performance improvement, technology validation and risk reduction, and reduction of technology market barriers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Renewable Energy Resources
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
Type of measure
EERE funding is awarded to private-sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities. Private-sector recipients contribute matching funding at 20-50%, or greater, of the EERE funding levels.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The renewable energy resources program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Grants and direct payments Services
Energy Conservation Programs – Transportation…
Energy Conservation Programs – Transportation Sector
Environment related objective
To accelerate the development and adoption of sustainable transportation technologies through cost reduction and performance improvement, technology validation and risk reduction, and reduction of technology market barriers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Programs – Transportation Sector
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
Type of measure
EERE funding awarded to private-sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities. Private-sector recipients contribute matching funding at 20-50%, or greater, of the EERE funding levels.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The transportation sector program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Energy conservation and efficiency Grants and direct payments Manufacturing, Services
Energy Conservation Programs - Building…
Energy Conservation Programs - Building Technologies
Environment related objective
To improve the energy efficiency of homes, buildings, and industries through cost reduction and performance improvement, technology validation and risk reduction, and reduction of technology market barriers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Programs - Building Technologies
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible parties.
Type of measure
EERE funding is awarded to private-sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities. Private-sector recipients contribute matching funding at 20-50%, or greater, of the EERE funding levels.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Manufacturing Energy Conservation – Advanced Manufacturing
Environment related objective
Stimulate the growth of a thriving domestic clean energy manufacturing industry through cost reduction and performance improvement, technology validation and risk reduction, and reduction of technology market barriers.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation – Advanced Manufacturing
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible private parties.
Type of measure
EERE funding is awarded to private-sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The advanced manufacturing program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Clean
Energy
Environment
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments Energy
Fossil Energy Research and Development: The…
Fossil Energy Research and Development: The Fossil Energy Research and Development (FER&D) program offices advance transformative science and innovative technologies that enable the reliable, efficient, affordable, and environmentally sound use of fossil fuels. Fossil energy sources constitute over 77% of the country's total energy use, and are critical to the nation's security, economic prosperity and growth. FER&D conducts R&D on advanced fossil energy systems, crosscutting fossil energy research, and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies. FER&D also conducts research related to the prudent and sustainable development of domestic oil and gas resources, with a focus on natural gas technologies and unconventional resources. Finally, FER&D includes funding for the research, operations, and infrastructure of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Environment related objective
The Fossil Energy Research and Development (FER&D) program offices advance transformative science and innovative technologies that enable the reliable, efficient, affordable, and environmentally sound use of fossil fuels
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fossil Energy Research and Development: The Fossil Energy Research and Development (FER&D) program offices advance transformative science and innovative technologies that enable the reliable, efficient, affordable, and environmentally sound use of fossil fuels. Fossil energy sources constitute over 77% of the country's total energy use, and are critical to the nation's security, economic prosperity and growth. FER&D conducts R&D on advanced fossil energy systems, crosscutting fossil energy research, and Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies. FER&D also conducts research related to the prudent and sustainable development of domestic oil and gas resources, with a focus on natural gas technologies and unconventional resources. Finally, FER&D includes funding for the research, operations, and infrastructure of the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Participation in the program is determined through various competitive procedures, which are open to all eligible parties.
Type of measure
Fossil energy funding awarded to private-sector recipients through competitive financial assistance opportunities.
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The fossil energy research and development program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Natural resources
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and…
Air pollution reduction, Alternative and renewable energy, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Loans and financing Energy
Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee…
Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program
Environment related objective
To further U.S. energy innovation by encouraging early commercial use of new or significantly improved technologies in energy projects. Projects supported by loan guarantees will help increase affordable, reliable, secure, and cleaner sources of energy for the United States.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program
Section 1703 of Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (as amended, the "Act") authorizes DOE to provide loan guarantees for renewable energy systems, advanced nuclear facilities, advanced fossil technologies, efficient end use energy technologies, and other specified types of projects that use advanced technologies in commercial-scale projects that avoid, reduce, or sequester air pollutants or anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases.
Type of measure
Loan guarantees.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The 1703 Loan Guarantee Program is not subject to any fixed completion date.
Keywords
Clean
Emissions
Energy
Green
Pollution
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/372/USA United States of America 2021 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy Second Generation Biofuel Credit
Environment related objective
To encourage the substitution of second-generation fuels produced from renewable sources for gasoline.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Second Generation Biofuel Credit
The credit reduces the income tax liability of qualifying producers
Type of measure
Income tax concession.
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The tax credit expires 31 December 2021.
Keywords
Bio
Renewable