Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
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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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Alternative Fuel Loan Program Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program: Iowa
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fuel producers with production facilities located in Iowa.
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Type of measure
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Loans for up to half the cost of biomass or alternative fuels related to fuel production projects
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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/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Renewable Energy Tax Credit : Iowa |
Environment related objective
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To promote the growth of renewable energy in Iowa.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Renewable Energy Tax Credit : Iowa
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Producers or purchasers of energy from an eligible renewable energy facility approved by the Iowa Utilities Board
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Type of measure
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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/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Wind Energy Production Tax Credit : Iowa |
Environment related objective
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To promote the growth of renewable energy in Iowa.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Wind Energy Production Tax Credit : Iowa
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Owners of a "qualified facility," defined as a facility the produces electricity from wind that is located in Iowa
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Type of measure
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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/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Waste management and recycling |
Tax concessions |
Other |
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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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Major Recycling Project Tax Credit (KRS 141.390): Kentucky
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Taxpayer: 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% 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 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/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
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Tax concessions |
Other |
Recycling Equipment Credit: Kentucky |
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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Recycling Equipment Credit: Kentucky
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Purchasers of 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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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/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage projects that are likely to increase energy independence.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Incentives for Energy Independence Act (IEIA): Kentucky
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Recipients include gasification, alternative energy or renewable energy facilities including natural gas. The program 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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Tax rebate and other 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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Ongoing
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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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 Alternative Fuel and Renewable Energy Fund (also known as Kentucky New Energy Ventures Fund (KNEV): Kentucky
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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/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Kentucky Rural Innovation Program |
Environment related objective
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To stimulate growth and investment in rural Kentucky based technology driven companies in the field of, inter alia, environmental and energy technologies.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky Rural Innovation Program
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Small, innovative companies in the fields of bioscience, environmental and energy technologies, health and human development, information technology and communications, and materials science and advanced manufacturing located in rural areas of the state.
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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/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Kentucky Enterprise Fund: Kentucky |
Environment related objective
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To stimulate growth and investment in rural Kentucky based technology driven companies in the field of, inter alia, environmental and energy technologies.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky Enterprise Fund: Kentucky
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Small, innovative companies in the fields of bioscience, environmental and energy technologies, health and human development, information technology and communications, and materials science and advanced manufacturing.
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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/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Biodiesel Fuel Tax Credit: Kentucky |
Environment related objective
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To promote the production and use of biodiesel.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Biodiesel Fuel Tax Credit: Kentucky
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Producers or blenders of biodiesel fuel or blended biodiesel fuel.
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Type of measure
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State 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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