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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
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Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To develop technologies, techniques, and tools for making residential and commercial buildings more energy efficient, productive, and affordable
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Energy Conservation Programs - Building Technologies Office
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All eligible private parties determined through various competitive procedures
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Type of measure
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Grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs and other forms of collaboration accomplished through consortium-based activities between government laboratories and private industry
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
The program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Energy |
Energy Conservation - Industry Sector |
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Environment related objective
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To reduce the energy intensity of the U.S. industrial sector through a balanced portfolio of collaborative technology investments, validation, and dissemination of information on energy efficiency technologies and best energy management and operating practices that are used and replicated. This reduction in energy intensity reduces carbon emissions and improves national energy security, climate and environment, and economic competitiveness.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Energy Conservation - Industry Sector
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All eligible private parties determined through various competitive procedures
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Type of measure
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Grants, cooperative agreements, CRADAs and other forms of collaboration accomplished through consortium-based activities between government laboratories and private industry
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
The program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations and authorizations by Congress.
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Keywords
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Energy
Environment
Climate
Emissions
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Non-monetary support, Not specified |
Energy |
Fossil Energy Research and Development |
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Environment related objective
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To create public benefits by enhancing U.S. economic, environmental, and energy security. The program carries out 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.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Fossil Energy Research and Development
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Federally funded research and development technologies and analyses
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Type of measure
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Joint partnerships with industry utilizing mechanisms such as cost-shared contracts and CRADAs
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
The program is not subject to any fixed completion date. Its continuation is contingent upon ongoing annual appropriations by Congress.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Loans and financing |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To further the President's advanced energy initiative by encouraging early commercial use of new or significantly improved technologies in energy projects. Projects supported by loan guarantees will help fulfil the Administration's goals of increasing affordable, reliable, secure, and clean sources of energy for the United States.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Section 1703 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program
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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
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Type of measure
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Loan guarantees
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
No loan guarantees may be issued after 30 September 2011.
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Keywords
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Clean
Renewable
Energy
Emissions
Green
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Loans and financing |
Energy |
Section 1705 Temporary Loan Guarantee Program |
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Environment related objective
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To further the President's advanced energy initiative by encouraging early commercial use of new or significantly improved technologies in energy projects. Projects supported by loan guarantees will help fulfil the Administration's goals of increasing affordable, reliable, secure, and clean sources of energy for the United States.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Section 1705 Temporary Loan Guarantee Program
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The rapid deployment of renewable energy, electric power transmission and leading edge biofuel projects
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Type of measure
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Loan guarantees
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
No loan guarantees may be issued after 30 September 2011.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Loans and financing |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To support the President's goal to create green jobs in the automotive and component manufacturing industries and will 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
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program (ATVM)
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Automobile and automobile parts manufacturers that aim to develop advanced technology vehicles and associated components
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Type of measure
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Direct loans
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
No specified sunset date.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Alternative Fuel Production Credit |
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Environment related objective
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To provide incentives for the private sector to increase the development of alternative domestic energy resources because of concern over oil import dependence and national security
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alternative Fuel Production Credit
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Producers and royalty owners of qualifying production
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Type of measure
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Income tax concession
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
Provision expired 31 December 2011
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
Energy Efficient Appliance Credit |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the manufacture of energy efficient appliances
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Energy Efficient Appliance Credit
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Manufacturers that produce qualifying appliances
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Type of measure
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Income tax concession
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
The provision applies to appliances produced before 31 December 2013.
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Keywords
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G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions |
Energy |
Alcohol Fuel Credit |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the substitution of alcohol fuels produced from renewable sources for gasoline and diesel fuel
There is a tax credit or payment for alcohol used as a fuel. This credit is equal to 45 cents per gallon for alcohol (60 cents for methanol) used as a fuel. Small producers of ethanol are eligible for a 10 cent per gallon income tax credit up to 60 million gallons of alcohol per year. In addition, a credit is available for cellulosic biofuel production. The credit for cellulosic biofuel is $1.01 per gallon. The credit is included in a taxpayer's income.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alcohol Fuel Credit
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The small ethanol producer credit reduces the income tax liability of qualifying producers. All other credits reduce federal income or excise tax of, or result in a direct payment to, qualifying producers, blenders, or users.
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Type of measure
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Income tax concession, excise tax concession, or direct payment for fuels containing alcohol
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
The credits expired 31 December 2011 except for the cellulosic biofuel credit, which expired 1 January 2013.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions |
Energy |
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Credit |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the substitution of biodiesel and renewable diesel for diesel fuel
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Credit
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The small biodiesel producer credit reduces the income tax liability of qualifying producers. All other credits reduce federal income or excise tax of, or result in a direct payment to, qualifying producers, blenders, or users.
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Type of measure
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Income tax concession, excise tax concession, or direct payment for fuels containing biodiesel
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2011 - 2012
The credit expired 31 December 2011.
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Keywords
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