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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015
Alternative and renewable energy, Environmental…
Alternative and renewable energy, Environmental goods and services promotion
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support,…
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support, Other support measures
 All products/economic activities
Energy Supply – Renewable Energy Resources This…
Energy Supply – Renewable Energy Resources

This program is administered by Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Legislative authority derives from:
P.L. 93-409, "Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act of 1974"
P.L. 93-410, "Geothermal Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1974"
P.L. 94-163, "Energy Policy and Conservation Act" (EPCA) (1975)
P.L. 94-385, "Energy Conservation and Product Act" (ECPA) (1976)
P.L. 95-91, "Department of Energy Organization Act" (1977)
P.L. 95-590, "Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978"
P.L. 95-618, "Energy Tax Act of 1978"
P.L. 95-619, "National Energy Conservation Policy Act" (NECPA) (1978)
P.L. 95-620, "Power plant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978"
P.L. 100-12, "National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987"
P.L. 100-615, "Federal Energy Management Improvement Act of 1988"
P.L. 101-218, "Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989"
P.L. 101-549, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990"
P.L. 101-575, "Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990"
P.L. 102-486, "Energy Policy Act of 1992"
P.L. 104-271, "Hydrogen Future Act of 1996"
P.L. 106-224, "Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000"
P.L. 109-58, "Energy Policy Act of 2005"
P.L. 110-140, "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007"
P.L. 110-234, "The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008"
Environment related objective
To lead the national effort to develop renewable energy technologies, to accelerate acceptance and use of renewable energy technologies and to improve the United States' overall economic, energy security, and environmental health through the development of clean, competitive power technologies
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Supply – Renewable Energy Resources

This program is administered by Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Legislative authority derives from:
P.L. 93-409, "Solar Heating and Cooling Demonstration Act of 1974"
P.L. 93-410, "Geothermal Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Act of 1974"
P.L. 94-163, "Energy Policy and Conservation Act" (EPCA) (1975)
P.L. 94-385, "Energy Conservation and Product Act" (ECPA) (1976)
P.L. 95-91, "Department of Energy Organization Act" (1977)
P.L. 95-590, "Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978"
P.L. 95-618, "Energy Tax Act of 1978"
P.L. 95-619, "National Energy Conservation Policy Act" (NECPA) (1978)
P.L. 95-620, "Power plant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978"
P.L. 100-12, "National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987"
P.L. 100-615, "Federal Energy Management Improvement Act of 1988"
P.L. 101-218, "Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989"
P.L. 101-549, "Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990"
P.L. 101-575, "Solar, Wind, Waste, and Geothermal Power Production Incentives Act of 1990"
P.L. 102-486, "Energy Policy Act of 1992"
P.L. 104-271, "Hydrogen Future Act of 1996"
P.L. 106-224, "Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000"
P.L. 109-58, "Energy Policy Act of 2005"
P.L. 110-140, "Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007"
P.L. 110-234, "The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008"
All eligible private parties
Type of measure
Grants, cooperative agreements, cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) and other forms of collaboration accomplished through consortium-based activities between government laboratories and private industry
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The renewable energy resources programs are not subject to any fixed completion date. Their continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Renewable
Energy
Environment
Clean
Conservation
Waste
Bio
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015
Air pollution reduction, Climate change…
Air pollution reduction, Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support,…
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support, Other support measures
 Energy, Manufacturing
Energy Conservation Programs – Transportation…
Energy Conservation Programs – Transportation Sector
Environment related objective
To develop more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly highway transportation technologies (for both cars and trucks) that meet or exceed performance expectations and environmental requirements and that will enable the United States to use significantly less petroleum and reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Programs – Transportation Sector
All eligible private parties
Type of measure
Grants, cooperative agreements, cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) and other forms of collaboration accomplished through consortium-based activities between government laboratories and private industry
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The Vehicle Technologies Office is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Emissions
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015 Energy conservation and efficiency
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support,…
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support, Other support measures
 Manufacturing
Energy Conservation Programs - Building…
Energy Conservation Programs - Building Technologies Office

Legislative authority derives from:
(…)
P.L. 94-163, "Energy Policy and Conservation Act" (EPCA) (1975)
P.L. 94-385, "Energy Conservation and Production Act" (EPCA) (1976)
P.L. 95-619, "National Energy Conservation Policy Act" (NECPA) (1978)
P.L. 100-12, "National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987"
P.L. 100-357, National Appliance Energy Conservation Amendments of 1988"
Environment related objective
To develop technologies, techniques, and tools for making residential and commercial buildings more energy efficient, productive, and affordable
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation Programs - Building Technologies Office

Legislative authority derives from:
(…)
P.L. 94-163, "Energy Policy and Conservation Act" (EPCA) (1975)
P.L. 94-385, "Energy Conservation and Production Act" (EPCA) (1976)
P.L. 95-619, "National Energy Conservation Policy Act" (NECPA) (1978)
P.L. 100-12, "National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987"
P.L. 100-357, National Appliance Energy Conservation Amendments of 1988"
All eligible parties
Type of measure
Grants, cooperative agreements, cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) and other forms of collaboration accomplished through consortium-based activities between government laboratories and private industry
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Energy
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015 Energy conservation and efficiency
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support,…
Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support, Other support measures
 Manufacturing
Energy Conservation – Advanced Manufacturing …
Energy Conservation – Advanced Manufacturing

These programs are administered by the Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT). Legislative authority derives from:
(…)
P.L. 94-163, "Energy Policy and Conservation Act" (EPCA) (1975)
P.L. 94-385, "Energy Conservation and Production Act" (ECPA) (1976)
P.L. 95-619, "National Energy Conservation Policy Act" (NECPA) (1978)
P.L. 101-218, "Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989"
Environment related objective
To research, develop, and demonstrate at a convincing scale new energy-efficient manufacturing processes and materials technologies to reduce the energy intensity and life-cycle energy consumption of manufactured products and promote a corporate culture of continuous improvement in energy efficiency among existing facilities and manufacturers
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Conservation – Advanced Manufacturing

These programs are administered by the Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT). Legislative authority derives from:
(…)
P.L. 94-163, "Energy Policy and Conservation Act" (EPCA) (1975)
P.L. 94-385, "Energy Conservation and Production Act" (ECPA) (1976)
P.L. 95-619, "National Energy Conservation Policy Act" (NECPA) (1978)
P.L. 101-218, "Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989"
All eligible private parties
Type of measure
Grants, cooperative agreements, cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) and other forms of collaboration accomplished through consortium-based activities between government laboratories and private industry
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
Keywords
Renewable
Energy
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Energy Fossil Energy Research and Development
Environment related objective
To create public benefits by enhancing U.S. economic, environmental, and energy security
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fossil Energy Research and Development
Three types of activities: (1) managing and performing energy-related research that reduces market barriers to reliable, efficient and environmentally-sound production and use of fossil fuels for domestic consumption and power generation and conversion to other fuels such as hydrogen; (2) partnering with industry and others to advance clean and efficient fossil energy technologies toward commercialization in the U.S. and international markets; and (3) supporting the development of information and policy options that benefit the public by ensuring access to adequate supplies of affordable and clean energy
Type of measure
Cost-shared contracts and CRADAs
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: While it is not subject to any fixed completion date, the program's continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations by the Congress.
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Clean
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015
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 the President's advanced energy initiative by encouraging early commercial use of new or significantly improved technologies in energy projects; To help fulfil the Administration's goals of increasing affordable, reliable, secure, and clean sources of energy for the United States
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program
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; rapid deployment of renewable energy, electric power transmission and leading edge biofuel projects
Type of measure
Loan guarantees
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: No deadline under Section 1703
Keywords
Energy
Clean
Renewable
Pollution
Emissions
Bio
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Environmental goods and services promotion
 Loans and financing Manufacturing
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan…
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVM)
Environment related objective
To support the President's goal to create green jobs in the automotive and component manufacturing industries; To help ensure that new advanced technology vehicles (ATVs) meet a higher standard (125 per cent of the 2005 base year CAFE fuel efficiency standards) than similarly classed conventional technology vehicles
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVM)
Automobile and automobile parts manufacturers for the cost of reequipping, expanding, or establishing manufacturing facilities in the United States to produce advanced technology vehicles or qualified components, and for associated engineering integration costs
Type of measure
Direct loans
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: No specified sunset date
Keywords
Green
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015 Energy conservation and efficiency Tax concessions Manufacturing Energy Efficient Appliance Credit
Environment related objective
To encourage the manufacture of energy efficient appliances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Efficient Appliance Credit
The production of energy efficient dishwashers, clothes washers, and refrigerators; and energy efficient appliances
Type of measure
Income tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The provision applies to appliances produced before 31 December 2013
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015 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
Qualifying producers for second generation biofuel

Second generation biofuel includes any liquid fuel that (1) is produced in the United States and used as a fuel in the United States, (2) is derived from fibre-based sources (lignocellulosic or hemicellulosic matter) available on a renewable or recurring basis or from cultivated algae or related microorganisms, and (3) meets the registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives established by the Environmental Protection Agency under section 211 of the Clean Air Act
Type of measure
Income tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Expired on 31 December 2014
Keywords
Renewable
Bio
Clean
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/284/USA United States of America 2015 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions Energy Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Credit
Environment related objective
To encourage the substitution of biodiesel and renewable diesel for diesel fuel
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Credit
Small biodiesel producers, other qualifying biodiesel producers, blenders, and users
Type of measure
Income tax concession, excise tax concession, and direct payment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
FY 2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: Expired on 31 December 2014
Keywords
Renewable
Bio