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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Alabama: Capital Investment Tax Credit |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage new capital projects and expansions, including projects on alternative and renewable energy promotion
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Capital Investment Tax Credit
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A qualifying project must constitute either a headquarters facility or an industrial, warehousing, or research activity defined as any trade or business described in the 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) as:
(…) renewable energy facilities; projects owned by utilities that produce electricity from alternative energy resources; projects owned by utilities that produce electricity from hydropower production.
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Type of measure
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Tax credits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
Alabama: Intermediary Relending Program |
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Environment related objective
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To promote green energy projects
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Intermediary Relending Program
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Priority: applications located in areas of high unemployment, areas experiencing trauma, and areas where the population has declined
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the development of new industry in the state as well as to encourage the expansion of existing industry, including renewable energy sector
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Property Tax Abatements for Industrial Projects
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A qualifying project must constitute either a headquarters facility or an industrial, warehousing, or research activity defined as any trade or business described in the 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) as:
(...) renewable energy facilities; project owned by utilities that produce electricity from alternative energy resources; or Projects owned by utilities that produce electricity from hydropower production.
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Type of measure
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Tax abatement/reduction
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the development of new industry in the state as well as to encourage the expansion of existing industry, including renewable energy facilities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Sales and Use Tax Abatements for Industrial Projects
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A qualifying project must constitute either a headquarters facility or an industrial, warehousing, or research activity defined as any trade or business described in the 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) as:
(...) renewable energy facilities; project owned by utilities that produce electricity from alternative energy resources; or Projects owned by utilities that produce electricity from hydropower production.
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Type of measure
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Tax abatement/reduction
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
General environmental protection |
Loans and financing |
All products/economic activities |
Alabama: Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans |
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Environment related objective
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To bolster existing private credit structure through the guarantee of quality loans that will provide lasting community benefits by increasing employment and improving the economic and environmental climate of rural communities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans
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Commercial or other authorized lenders in any area other than an incorporated city or town with greater than 50,000 population and urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such city or town
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Type of measure
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Loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
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Loans and financing |
Energy |
Alabama: Renewable Fuels Program |
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Environment related objective
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To assist businesses in installing biomass energy systems. Landfill gas as a potential source of energy for industrial and other uses is also be of interest. Several landfill waste disposal facilities across Alabama have been identified as prime candidates for landfill gas recovery and utilization.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Renewable Fuels Program
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Industrial, commercial and institutional facilities; agricultural property owners; and city, county, and state government entities are eligible
With an initial emphasis on wood waste, the program now also focuses on switch grass and municipal solid waste (MSW).
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Type of measure
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Interest subsidy
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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Renewable
Energy
Bio
Waste
Forest
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Soil management and conservation |
Grants and direct payments |
Other |
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Environment related objective
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To assist parties in researching, assessing and transferring property associated with contaminated land
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alaska: Reuse & Redevelopment (R&R) Initiative
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Owners or purchasers of brownfield sites
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Arizona: Arizona Fast Grant Program |
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Environment related objective
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To enable Arizona-based technology companies, including those in the renewable energy industry, to initiate the commercialization process
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Arizona Fast Grant Program
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Technology businesses, including those within the aerospace, renewable energy, bioscience, advanced material and advanced manufacturing industries, with fewer than 30 employees and gross revenues of $2 million or less
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Arizona: Arizona Innovation Challenge |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate technological innovation and enhance investment and job creation in Arizona, in particular in renewable energy industry
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Arizona Innovation Challenge
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Technology businesses (including those within the aerospace, renewable energy, bioscience, advanced material and advanced manufacturing industries) with fewer than 30 employees and gross revenues of $2 million or less
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Ongoing
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Arizona: Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate growth in the renewable energy sector and enhance Arizona's position as a center for the production and use of renewable energy products
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program
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Businesses that are: (i) primarily (more than 50%) engaged in the manufacture of renewable energy products, (ii) expanding or locating either a renewable energy manufacturing or headquarters facility in Arizona, (iii) creating full-time employment positions of which at least 51% are paid at least 125% of the State's annual median wage, (iv) offering to pay at least 80% of the health insurance costs for all new employment positions, and (v) spending at least $250,000 in qualifying investments during a 12 month period
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Type of measure
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Tax benefits
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Expired on 31/12/2014
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Keywords
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