Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Arizona: Solar Energy Tax Incentive |
Environment related objective
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To promote the use of solar energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Solar Energy Tax Incentive
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Businesses purchasing solar energy device or system
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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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Terminated in 2014
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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: Solar Liquid Fuel Tax Credit |
Environment related objective
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To promote use of solar energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Solar Liquid Fuel Tax Credit
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Taxpayers involved in increased research and development activities with regard to solar liquid fuel
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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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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
Arizona: Innovation Accelerator Fund Program |
Environment related objective
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To foster business expansion, capital investment, and job creation in Arizona, in particular in the renewable energy industry
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Innovation Accelerator Fund Program
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For-profit entities with fewer than 500 employees that demonstrate the potential for creation and retention of employment opportunities for Arizonans. Businesses in targeted industries (including bioscience and renewable energy) have priority application status.
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Type of measure
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Loan participation
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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 Biofuel Conversion Program (ABCP) |
Environment related objective
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To encourage the use of biofuels in Arizona
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Arizona Biofuel Conversion Program (ABCP)
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Companies that are engaged in the conversion of existing and installation of new storage and dispensing equipment for biofuels
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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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Until end of 2015
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To create well paying jobs in emerging, start-up high technology sectors, including environmental sciences, bio technology, bioengineering and bio-based products
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Targeted Business Incentives
Authorized by Arkansas Economic Development Commission (Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003, 15-4-2701, et seq)
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Businesses that have been operating in Arkansas less than 5 years; have an equity investment of $250,000; pay wages that are at least 150% of the lesser of the county or state average wage; have cumulative annual payrolls between $100,000 and $1 million; and are classified within 1 of the following 6 sectors: advanced materials and manufacturing systems; agriculture, food and environmental sciences; biotechnology, bioengineering and life sciences; Information technology; transportation logistics; and bio-based products
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Type of measure
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Tax credits and refunds
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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 |
Waste management and recycling |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
Arkansas: Recycling Equipment Tax Credit |
Environment related objective
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To promote environmental stewardship and encourage investment in recycling enterprises
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Recycling Equipment Tax Credit
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Any taxpayer who purchases equipment used exclusively for reduction, reuse or recycling of solid waste material for commercial purposes, whether or not for profit, and the cost of installation of such equipment by outside contractors. Such equipment must be used in the collection, separation, processing, modification, conversion, treatment or manufacturing of products containing at least 50% recovered materials of which at least 10% is post-consumer waste
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Type of measure
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Income tax credit
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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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Environment
Recycle
Waste
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
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Environment related objective
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To create well paying jobs in emerging, start-up, high technology sectors, including environmental sciences, bio technology, bioengineering and bio-based products
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Targeted Business Incentives
Authorized by Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) (Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003, 15-4-2706 (e), 2708 (c) and 2709)
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Businesses that have been operating in Arkansas less than 5 years; have an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay wages that are at least 150% of the lesser of the county or state average wage; have cumulative annual payrolls between $100,000 and $1 million; and are classified within 1 of the following 6 sectors: advanced materials and manufacturing systems; agriculture, food and environmental sciences; biotechnology, bioengineering and life sciences; information technology; transportation logistics; and bio-based products
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Type of measure
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Tax credits and refunds
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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 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Tax concessions |
All products/economic activities |
Arkansas: Equity Investment Incentive |
Environment related objective
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To encourage capital investment by targeted, early stage and start-up businesses that create new high paying jobs, including environmental sciences
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Equity Investment Incentive
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Eligibility is limited to investments in 1 of the following 6 sectors: advanced materials and manufacturing systems; agriculture, food and environmental sciences; biotechnology, bioengineering and life sciences; Information technology; transportation logistics; and bio-based products or in businesses that receive assistance in the form of equity investments from capital investment funds that target early-stage businesses and start-up businesses if the business pays 150% of the lesser of state or county average wage and meets other criteria specified by the code
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Type of measure
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Income tax credit
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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, Manufacturing |
Arkansas: Wind Energy Income Tax Exemption |
Environment related objective
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To stimulate job creation and investment in wind energy manufacturing
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Wind Energy Income Tax Exemption
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Manufacturers of wind energy equipment and/or components
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Type of measure
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Tax exemption
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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 |
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Environment related objective
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To increase the availability of alternative fuels
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Arkansas Alternative Fuels Development Program
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Alternative fuels producers, feedstock processors and distributors
Grants are to assist in the construction, modification, alteration, or retrofitting of feedstock processing facilities in Arkansas.
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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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