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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage business development within the State in eligible industries, including solar electricity generating materials manufacturing
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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North Carolina: Certain Industrial Facilities Sales & Use Tax Refunds
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Eligible industries including solar electricity generating materials manufacturing
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Type of measure
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Tax refunds
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Repealed as of sales on or after 1 January 2014, no carry forward
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy, Other |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage sustainable development through renewable energy and waste reduction projects
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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North Carolina: Article 3B Renewable Energy & Waste Reduction Tax Credits
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Eligible projects: renewable energy installation; biodiesel & alternative fuel production; alternative fuel fueling infrastructure; recycling facility
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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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Sustainable
Renewable
Energy
Waste
Recycle
Bio
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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
North Carolina: Credit for Biodiesel Producers |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage biodiesel production
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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North Carolina: Credit for Biodiesel Producers
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Biodiesel industry
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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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The credits last until the end of 2013, with a 5 - year carry forward
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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 biodiesel or green diesel production
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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North Dakota: Biodiesel or Green Diesel Tax Credits
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Biodiesel or green diesel producers, suppliers and sellers
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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 |
North Dakota: Biofuels PACE |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage biofuels production
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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North Dakota: Biofuels PACE
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Ethanol and biodiesel producers who meet the following criteria:
- Production facility must be located in North Dakota;
- Facility must produce agriculturally derived denatured ethanol, or biodegradable, combustible liquid fuel derived from vegetable oil or animal fat;
- Fuel must be suitable for blending with a petroleum product for use in internal combustion engines;
- Ownership must consist of: agricultural producers who hold at least 10% interest in the facility and residents of North Dakota who own at least 50%.
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Type of measure
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Interest rate 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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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
North Dakota: Ethanol Incentive Program |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage ethanol production
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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North Dakota: Ethanol Incentive Program
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Ethanol producers
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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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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
Ohio: Commercial Acceleration Loan Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To provide early-stage funding to investment-validated Ohio companies to develop next generation products and services in targeted sectors, including Solar Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Ohio: Commercial Acceleration Loan Fund
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Technology Focus Areas including Solar Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage
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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 |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
Ohio: Pre‐Seed Fund Capitalization Program |
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Environment related objective
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To increase the amount of early stage capital invested in tech-based companies in the Imagining, Incubating, or Demonstrating phases of commercialization; create a risk capital climate that supports development, retention, and attraction of investable tech companies in Ohio; build a pipeline of tech company deal flow to attract venture capital resources within and outside of Ohio. Eligible areas include Solar Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Ohio: Pre‐Seed Fund Capitalization Program
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Technology Areas including Solar Photovoltaics, Fuel Cells and Energy Storage
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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 |
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Loans and financing |
Energy |
Ohio: Advanced Energy Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To utilize energy efficient measures and technologies, reduce energy usage, reduce fossil fuel emissions and create/retain jobs
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Ohio: Advanced Energy Fund
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Projects that are located in Ohio and in the service territories of one of the four participating electric distribution companies: American Electric Power, Duke Energy, Dayton Power and Light and First Energy
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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 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities, Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To promote advanced energy and environmental technologies
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Ohio: Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program (IWTVP)
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Companies that fall into one of the State's targeted industry sectors or key business functions (including advanced energy and environmental technologies)
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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 through 2015
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Keywords
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