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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Services, Mining, Energy Fossil Energy Research and Development
Environment related objective
To ensure exceptional environmental quality of fossil energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Fossil Energy Research and Development
R&D on fossil energy
Type of measure
Cost-shared contracts
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On-going
Keywords
Environment
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy Alternative Fuel Production Credit
Environment related objective
To increase the development of alternative domestic energy resources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Alternative Fuel Production Credit
Producers and royalty owners of qualifying production
Type of measure
Income tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ended in 2002 for most qualifying fuels; Ended in 2007 for gas produced from biomass, and synthetic fuels produced from coal or lignite
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy
New Technology Credit: Solar, Geothermal, Fuel…
New Technology Credit: Solar, Geothermal, Fuel Cell, and Micro turbine Property
Environment related objective
To reduce US consumption of oil and natural gas by encouraging the commercialization of renewable energy technologies
Measure description Coverage of the measure
New Technology Credit: Solar, Geothermal, Fuel Cell, and Micro turbine Property
Non-utility taxpayers that invest in qualifying equipment
Type of measure
Income tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
From 31 December 2010 to 31 December 2016
Keywords
Renewable
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009 Energy conservation and efficiency Tax concessions Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Appliance Credit
Environment related objective
To encourage the manufacture of energy efficient appliances
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Energy Efficiency Appliance Credit
Manufacturers that produce qualifying appliances
Type of measure
Income tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Until 1 January 2011
Keywords
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy Alcohol Fuel Credit
Environment related objective
To encourage the substitution of alcohol fuels produced from renewable sources for gasoline and diesel fuel
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Alcohol Fuel Credit
Qualifying producers and blenders or users
Type of measure
Income tax concession and reduced excise tax rates on fuels containing alcohol
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ended on 31 December 2010
Keywords
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009 Alternative and renewable energy Tax concessions Energy, Manufacturing, Other Biodiesel Credit
Environment related objective
To encourage the substitution of biodiesel and renewable diesel for diesel fuel
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Biodiesel Credit
Qualifying producers and blenders or users
Type of measure
Income tax concession, excise tax concession, or direct payment for fuels containing biodiesel
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ended on 31 December 2009
Keywords
Bio
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable mining management, Alternative and renewable energy, Air pollution reduction
 Tax concessions Energy
Credits for Electricity Production from Renewable…
Credits for Electricity Production from Renewable Resources and for Refined and Indian Coal
Environment related objective
To encourage the development and utilization of electric generating technologies that use specified renewable energy resources and to encourage the production of low-emission and Indian coal
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Credits for Electricity Production from Renewable Resources and for Refined and Indian Coal
Taxpayers producing qualifying electricity or coal
Type of measure
Income tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ended in 2009 for Indian coal facilities; Until 2010 for refined coal facilities; Until 2013 for wind facilities; Until 2014 for other renewable facilities
Keywords
Emissions
Renewable
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009
Climate change mitigation and adaptation,…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, Sustainable mining management, Alternative and renewable energy, Air pollution reduction
 Tax concessions Energy Credit for Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
Environment related objective
To encourage the development and utilization of electric generating technologies that use specified renewable energy resources and to encourage the production of low-emission and Indian coal
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Credit for Clean Renewable Energy Bonds
Taxpayers lending funds to finance the construction of facilities producing qualifying electricity or coal
Type of measure
Income tax concession
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ended on 1 January 2009
Keywords
Clean
Emissions
Renewable
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009 Sustainable fisheries management Grants and direct payments Fisheries
Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program: Fisheries…
Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program: Fisheries Research and Development
Environment related objective
To support effective conservation and management of US fisheries
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program: Fisheries Research and Development
Citizens or nationals of the US; citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI), Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia, corporations, partnerships, associations, or other non-Federal entities, non-profit or otherwise
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On-going
Keywords
Fish
Conservation
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/155/USA United States of America 2009
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Sustainable fisheries management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Services, Fisheries Sea Grant
Environment related objective
To carry out research that addresses many aspects of the long-term economic development, environmental stewardship, and responsible use of marine and inland resources, including fish and shell fish
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Sea Grant
Any individual; any public or private corporation, partnership, or other association or entity (including any sea grant college, sea grant institute or other institutions); or any state political subdivision or agency or officer thereof
Type of measure
Direct federal grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
On-going
Keywords
Environment
Fish
Water