Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
Iowa: Alternative Fuel Loan Program |
Environment related objective
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To encourage alternative energy projects
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Iowa: Alternative Fuel Loan Program
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Fuel production facilities located in Iowa
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Iowa: Alternative Fuels Tax |
Environment related objective
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To encourage the use of ethanol fuel
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Iowa: Alternative Fuels Tax
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Those who blend conventional motor fuel with ethanol
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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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Extended through 30 June 2014
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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 |
Energy |
Iowa: Ethanol Infrastructure Cost-Share Program |
Environment related objective
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To provide financial incentives for the installation or conversion of E85 refueling infrastructure and infrastructure required to establish terminal facilities that store biodiesel for distribution to service stations
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Iowa: Ethanol Infrastructure Cost-Share Program
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Ethanol distrbutors
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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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For the fiscal period beginning 1 July 2005, and ending 30 June 2011.
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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, Loans and financing |
Other |
Kansas: Kansas Economic Growth Act |
Environment related objective
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To stimulate job growth, attract private venture capital, and increase research and business investments in bioscience sectors (bioenergy, biomaterials, plant biology)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kansas: Kansas Economic Growth Act
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Bioscience sectors in which Kansas has national leadership and expertise, including bioenergy, biomaterials, plant biology
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Type of measure
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Grants/
Convertible Debt
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage growth in renewable energy equipment production in Kansas
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kansas: Bond Finance Program for Wind & Solar Incentive
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Wind and solar energy equipment manufacturers with projects meeting minimum job, wage, and capital investment thresholds
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Type of measure
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Tax incentives
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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Program sunsets 1 July 2013
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Waste management and recycling |
Tax concessions |
Other |
Kentucky: Major Recycling Project Tax Credit |
Environment related objective
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To encourage recycling
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky: Major Recycling Project Tax Credit
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The taxpayer who: 1) Invests more than $10,000,000 in recycling or composting equipment; 2) Has 750 or more full-time employees and pays more than 300 percent of the federal minimum wage; and 3) Has plant and equipment with a total cost of over $500,000,000
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Waste management and recycling |
Tax concessions |
Other |
Kentucky: Recycling Equipment Credit |
Environment related objective
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To support the purchase of recycling equipment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky: Recycling Equipment Credit
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Equipment used exclusively to recycle or compost postconsumer waste (excluding secondary and demolition wastes) and machinery used exclusively to manufacture products composed substantially of postconsumer waste materials
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions, Not specified |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage projects that are likely to increase energy independence by using more energy from renewable sources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky: Incentives for Energy Independence (2007)
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Eligible gasification, alternative energy or renewable energy facilites including natural gas. Requires a capital investment of at least $25 million for an alternative fuel facility using biomass, or an investment of at least $100 million for an alternative fuel facility using coal, as its primary feedstock. A capital investment of at least $1 million is required for a renewable power facility that meets minimum electric output standards based upon the power source.
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Type of measure
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Reimbursement of sales and use taxes, income tax credit or wage assessment incentives
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Kentucky: Kentucky New Energy Ventures Fund (KNEV) |
Environment related objective
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To support the development and commercialization of alternative fuel and renewable energy products, processes, and services in Kentucky
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky: Kentucky New Energy Ventures Fund (KNEV)
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Qualified Kentucky-based companies that use the funds for business development activities
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Type of measure
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Seed stage capital - grants and investments
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Louisiana: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentives |
Environment related objective
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To promote the use of alternative fuels
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Louisiana: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentives
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Consumers purchasing alternative fuel vehicles, alternative fuel refueling equipment, or performing AFV conversions
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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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