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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHE Switzerland 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
Investment grants for geothermal exploration:…
Investment grants for geothermal exploration: Increase electricity production from renewable energy sources to reach the goals defined in the Swiss Energy Act. Financial contributions for geothermal exploration activities that result in proving the presence of a geothermal reservoir suitable for power production.
Environment related objective
To increase electricity production from renewable energy sources
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Investment grants for geothermal exploration: Increase electricity production from renewable energy sources to reach the goals defined in the Swiss Energy Act. Financial contributions for geothermal exploration activities that result in proving the presence of a geothermal reservoir suitable for power production.
Contributions may firstly be granted for surface prospecting activities with the goal of defining surface locations of wells and their paths to subsurface target points. Second, and after prospecting activities have been successfully completed, contributions may be granted for drilling wells and associated activities that prove that a targeted potential reservoir exists and is suitable for power generation. The investment grants may amount to at most 60% of the eligible cost and are subject to availability of funds.
Type of measure
Investment grants
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: 0 ; 2022: 6 million CHF
 Implementation period
The grant scheme was introduced on 1. January 2018. It is limited in time and expires at the end of 2030.
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHE Switzerland 2023 Alternative and renewable energy Income or price support Energy
Market premium for electricity from large…
Market premium for electricity from large hydropower plants: The Market Premium is granted for electricity from hydropower plants of more than 10 MW, which is sold at a market price below its production cost. This scheme covers economic losses incurred by operators in order to promote the continuous production of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Environment related objective
To promote the continuous production of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Market premium for electricity from large hydropower plants: The Market Premium is granted for electricity from hydropower plants of more than 10 MW, which is sold at a market price below its production cost. This scheme covers economic losses incurred by operators in order to promote the continuous production of electricity from renewable energy sources.
The beneficiaries are those who carry the losses, i.e. the plant operator, the plant owner(s), or contractually obligated off takers (retailers).
Type of measure
Market premium
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: 155 million CHF, 2022: 26 million CHF
 Implementation period
The duration of the instrument lasts from 2018 to 2022
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHE Switzerland 2023
Natural resources conservation, Biodiversity and…
Natural resources conservation, Biodiversity and ecosystem
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Agricultural policy 2014–2021 (AP 14 21) – direct…
Agricultural policy 2014–2021 (AP 14 21) – direct payments. The policy objective aims at: (...) the conservation of natural resources and the upkeep of the countryside
Environment related objective
To support agricultural producers on the conservation of natural resources and the upkeep of the countryside
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Agricultural policy 2014–2021 (AP 14 21) – direct payments. The policy objective aims at: (...) the conservation of natural resources and the upkeep of the countryside
Payments are granted to agricultural producers.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Biodiversity payments: 2021: 433.5 mio CHF, 2022: 441.8 mio CHF; Payments for landscape quality: 2021: 146.4 mio CHF, 2022: 146.8 mio CHF; Resource efficiency payments: 2021: 69.4 mio CHF, 2022: 65.1 mio CHF
 Implementation period
Payments will be in place until a new Agricultural Policy comes into force.
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHE Switzerland 2023
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable…
Sustainable agriculture management, Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture
Dairy products: Three types of supplements are in…
Dairy products: Three types of supplements are in place: supplement for milk converted into cheese, supplement for non silage feed and supplement for marketed milk. (...) The purpose of the supplement for non silage feed is to encourage the use of grass as a more ecological and more expensive fodder in milk production.
Environment related objective
To encourage the use of grass as a more ecological fodder in milk production.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Dairy products: Three types of supplements are in place: supplement for milk converted into cheese, supplement for non silage feed and supplement for marketed milk. (...) The purpose of the supplement for non silage feed is to encourage the use of grass as a more ecological and more expensive fodder in milk production.
Supplements per kilo milk converted into cheese, per kilo milk of cows fed without silage and per kilo marketed milk.
Type of measure
Allowances (grants).
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022: 30.9 million CHF
Implementation period
The supplements for milk converted into cheese and for non silage feed have been in force since 1999
Keywords
Eco
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHE Switzerland 2023
Sustainable and environmentally friendly…
Sustainable and environmentally friendly production
 Grants and direct payments Agriculture, Manufacturing
Bonuses to promote the growing of sugar beet for…
Bonuses to promote the growing of sugar beet for sugar production: In order to guarantee domestic supply, a subsidy to promote the production of sugar beet was introduced in 2008 and fully replaced the allowance to the sugar factories in 2009. In 2022, an additional subsidy of CHF 200 per hectare linked to ecological production requirements was introduced. It will be paid until 2026.
Environment related objective
To support producers for complying with ecological production requirements
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Bonuses to promote the growing of sugar beet for sugar production: In order to guarantee domestic supply, a subsidy to promote the production of sugar beet was introduced in 2008 and fully replaced the allowance to the sugar factories in 2009. In 2022, an additional subsidy of CHF 200 per hectare linked to ecological production requirements was introduced. It will be paid until 2026.
Crop bonuses are proportionate to the area under cultivation. They are allocated to domestic producers of sugar beet, which are used to produce sugar. To receive the grant, producers must have a written contract with a sugar processing factory.
Type of measure
Payment to the producer (grant).
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2022: Additional payment to the producer for complying with ecological production requirements 0.7 million CHF
 Implementation period
The legislation funding subsidy for production of sugar was introduced in 1957
Keywords
Eco
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHL Chile 2023
Alternative and renewable energy, Sustainable…
Alternative and renewable energy, Sustainable fisheries management
 Grants and direct payments Fisheries
National Institute for the Sustainable…
National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture (INDESPA): INDESPA is a public service created through Law No. 21.069 of 15 February 2018 and operating since 12 August 2018, under the auspices of the Ministry of the Economy, Development and Tourism. The organization's strategic objectives are to: (1) Facilitate access for small-scale fishers and fish farmers to project financing and development tools designed specifically according to the characteristics of the target population. (...)
Environment related objective
To support the sustainable development of small-scale fishing and aquaculture and those who benefit from the sector. To support the uptake of renewable energy
Measure description Coverage of the measure
National Institute for the Sustainable Development of Small-Scale Fishing and Aquaculture (INDESPA): INDESPA is a public service created through Law No. 21.069 of 15 February 2018 and operating since 12 August 2018, under the auspices of the Ministry of the Economy, Development and Tourism. The organization's strategic objectives are to: (1) Facilitate access for small-scale fishers and fish farmers to project financing and development tools designed specifically according to the characteristics of the target population. (...)
Small-scale fishers and fish farmers and organizations that represent them that are legally established in Chile and submit proposals
Type of measure
INDESPA finances initiatives to promote, develop and diversify sustainable productive activity in small-scale fisheries through a public tender system
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
2021: 10,921,382,328 CLP
 Implementation period
Indefinite. The subsidy is determined and provided on a fiscal year basis.
Keywords
Energy
Fish
Renewable
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHN China 2023 Water management and conservation Tax concessions Services
Preferential tax treatment for public…
Preferential tax treatment for public infrastructure projects that are particularly supported by the State: To promote the construction of infrastructure projects.
Environment related objective
To promote the construction of water conservancy projects
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential tax treatment for public infrastructure projects that are particularly supported by the State: To promote the construction of infrastructure projects.
Enterprise income derived from investment in and operation of public infrastructure projects such as (...) water conservancy projects
Type of measure
Preferential tax treatment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available.
 Implementation period
1 January 2008 to present.
Keywords
Conservation
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHN China 2023
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Water management and conservation, Waste management and recycling
 Tax concessions Energy, Other
Preferential tax treatment for projects for…
Preferential tax treatment for projects for environmental protection, water and energy conservation
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and encourage the recycling of resources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential tax treatment for projects for environmental protection, water and energy conservation
1) Enterprise income derived from the qualified projects of environmental protection or energy and water conservation such as projects of public sewage treatment, public refuse treatment, comprehensive development and utilization of methane, technological upgrading for energy conservation and emission reduction, and seawater desalination etc.; 2) The equipment specially designed for environmental protection, energy and water conservation, safe production etc. as specified in the Catalogue of Special Environmental Protection Equipment for Preferential Enterprise Income Tax Treatment, the Catalogue of Special Energy and Water Conservation Equipment (...)
Type of measure
Preferential tax treatment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available
 Implementation period
1 January 2008 to present.
Keywords
Conservation
Emissions
Energy
Environment
Water
Natural resources
Recycle
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHN China 2023 Natural resources conservation Tax concessions Manufacturing
Preferential tax treatment for enterprises with…
Preferential tax treatment for enterprises with comprehensive utilization of resources
Environment related objective
To promote comprehensive utilization of resources and protect environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential tax treatment for enterprises with comprehensive utilization of resources
Enterprise income derived from manufacturing products listed in the same Catalogue that meet relevant national and industrial standards with the resources specified in the Catalogue of Comprehensive Use of Resources for Preferential Enterprise Income Tax Treatment as its main raw materials.
Type of measure
Preferential tax treatment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available.
 Implementation period
1 January 2008 to present.
Keywords
Environment
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/401/CHN China 2023
Energy conservation and efficiency, Waste…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Waste management and recycling, Air pollution reduction
 Tax concessions Manufacturing, Other
Preferential VAT treatment for integrated…
Preferential VAT treatment for integrated utilization of resources.
Environment related objective
To promote integrated utilization of resources, energy conservation and emission reduction.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Preferential VAT treatment for integrated utilization of resources.
1) - 4) Self produced products listed in the Catalogue of Preferential Value added Tax Policies for Products and Labor Services Generated from the Comprehensive Utilization of Resources that meet relevant national and industrial standards with the resources specified in the Catalogue of Preferential Value added Tax Policies for Products and Labor Services (...); 5) -11) Eligible individuals. (...) 10) General taxpayers engaged in recycling of renewable resources sales of its acquisition of renewable resources can choose the simple taxation method in accordance with the 3% taxation rate; 11) Taxpayers engaged in the projects of the Catalogue 2.15 "Sewage treatment plant effluent, industrial drainage (mine water), domestic sewage, waste treatment plant infiltration (filtrate)", 5.1 "Waste treatment, (...) can also choose the VAT full exemption policy.
Type of measure
Preferential tax treatment
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount
Not available.
 Implementation period
1) - 4) From1 July 2015 to 28 February 2022; 5) -11) 1 March 2022 to present.
Keywords
Conservation
Emissions
Energy
Natural resources
Recycle
Renewable
Waste