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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 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 Act (IEIA)
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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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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 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 Alternative fuel and Renewable Energy Fund (also known as 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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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Kentucky: Kentucky Rural Innovation Program |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate growth and investment in rural Kentucky based technology driven companies, including the ones in the field of environmental and energy technologies
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky: Kentucky Rural Innovation Program
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Recipients include small, innovative companies in the fields of bioscience, environmental and energy technologies, (…) 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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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Kentucky: Kentucky Enterprise Fund |
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Environment related objective
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To stimulate growth and investment in Kentucky based technology driven companies, including the ones in the field of environmental and energy technologies
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky: Kentucky Enterprise Fund
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Recipients include small, innovative companies in the fields of bioscience, environmental and energy technologies
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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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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Kentucky: Biodiesel Fuel Tax Credit |
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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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Kentucky: Biodiesel Fuel Tax Credit
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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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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
Kentucky: Kentucky Clean Coal Incentive |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the use of clean coal technologies
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Kentucky: Kentucky Clean Coal Incentive
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Facilities that are reducing emissions of pollutants released during electric generation through the use of clean coal equipment and technologies
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Type of measure
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Income, or public service corporation property 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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Clean
Pollution
Emissions
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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
Louisiana: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentives |
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Environment related objective
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To support the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles
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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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G/SCM/N/284/USA |
United States of America |
2015 |
Waste management and recycling |
Tax concessions |
Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the purchasing of qualified new recycling manufacturing or process equipment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Louisiana: Purchases of Qualified New Recycling Manufacturing or Processing Equipment
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Purchasers of new recycling manufacturing or processing equipment
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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 |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Maine: Biofuels Production Incentive |
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Environment related objective
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To increase the production of biofuels
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Maine: Biofuels Production Incentive
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Producers of biofuels for use in motor vehicles
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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 |
Environmental goods and services promotion |
Grants and direct payments |
All products/economic activities |
Maine: Maine Technology Institute |
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Environment related objective
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To support the commercialization of new technology-related products and services, including environmental technology and biotechnology, that will create and support sustainable, high-quality jobs for Maine people
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Maine: Maine Technology Institute
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Seven targeted technology areas including Biotechnology and Environmental Technology
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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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