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Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: IL
- Authority: Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Form of subsidy: Renewable Energy Resources Development of Wind Energy Project (grant)
- Objective: Foster investment in and the development and use of renewable energy resources
- Recipients: Primary recipients: utility scale wind projects (at least 5 MW nameplate capacity)
- Description : Maximum grant of US$25,000 per project. Depending on applicants, one or multiple smaller projects may be selected for support
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: IL
- Authority: Established in June of 2003 by Public Act 93-15
- Form of subsidy: Renewable Fuels Development Program (grant)
- Objective: Promote and encourage the production and use of renewable fuels
- Recipients: Construction of new biofuels production facilities with a capacity of at least 30 million gallons per year
- Description : Maximum grant award of US$5.5 million per facility
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: IA
- Authority: Iowa Energy Center Code 476.46
- Form of subsidy: Alternative Fuel Loan Program
Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program
- Objective: Encourage alternative energy projects
- Recipients: Fuel production facilities
- Description : 0% interest loans for up to half the cost of biomass or alternative fuels related to fuel production projects, up to a maximum of US$250,000 per facility. The remainder of the loans are made by participating lenders at a negotiated interest rate
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: IA
- Authority: Sections 476C, 476.48, 422.11J, 422.33 (16), 422.60 (8), 432.12E, 423.4 (4), 437A.17B, Code of Iowa
- Form of subsidy: Renewable energy tax credit
- Objective: Promote the growth of renewable energy
- Recipients: Producers or purchasers of energy from an eligible renewable energy facility approved by the Iowa Utilities Board
- Description : A power-purchase agreement is signed between the purchaser and producer which sets forth which party will receive the tax credit. Renewable Energy Tax Credits equal to US$0.015/kWh of electricity, or US$4.50 per million British thermal units of heat for a commercial purpose, or US$4.50 per million British thermal units of methane gas or other biogas used to generate electricity, or US$1.44 per 1,000 standard cubic feet of hydrogen fuel generated by and purchased from an eligible renewable energy facility. The credit may be claimed against corporate income, individual income, franchise, insurance premium, sales and use, and replacement taxes
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: IA
- Authority: Sections 476B, 422.11J, 422.33 (16), 422.60 (8), 423.4 (4), Code of Iowa
- Form of subsidy: Wind energy production tax credit
- Objective: Promote the growth of renewable energy
- Recipients: Qualified facilities
- Description : A "qualified facility," defined as a facility that produces electricity from wind that is located in Iowa, was originally placed in service on or after 1 July 2005, but before 1 July 2012, and is approved by the local board of supervisors and the Iowa Utilities Board. Credit is equal to US$0.01/kWh of electricity sold or generated for on-site consumption. Credits are available for a ten-year period from the initial in-service date of the facility
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: KY
- Authority: Economic Development Finance Authority
- Form of subsidy: Incentives (tax rebate and other tax incentives) for Energy Independence Act (IEIA)
- Objective: Encourage projects that are likely to increase energy independence
- Recipients: Gasification, alternative energy or renewable energy facilities including natural gas
- Description : Capital investment min. US$25 mill. for alternative fuel facility using biomass, or investment of min. US$100 mill. for alternative fuel facility with coal as primary feedstock. Capital investment of min. US$1 mill. required for renewable power facility meeting minimum electric output standards based upon power source. Negotiated incentives cannot exceed 50% of the capital expenditures. The program provides reimbursement of sales and use taxes paid on tangible personal property; an income tax credit; and, wage assessment incentives up to 4% of gross wages of each employee whose job was created as part of the project
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: KY
- Authority: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
- Form of subsidy: Alternative Fuel and Renewable Energy Fund (seed stage capital - grants and investments)
- Objective: The development and commercialization of alternative fuel and renewable energy products, processes, and services
- Recipients: Kentucky-based companies using the funds for business development activities
- Description : Grants of up to US$30,000 and investments up to US$750,000
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: KY
- Authority: Economic Development Finance Authority
- Form of subsidy: Biodiesel fuel tax credit (State income tax credit)
- Objective: Promote the production and use of biodiesel
- Recipients: Producers or blenders of biodiesel fuel or blended biodiesel fuel
- Description : A state income tax credit is allowed for producers or blenders of biodiesel fuel or blended biodiesel fuel with a blend of at least 2%. Biodiesel or blended biodiesel producers receive a US$1 credit per gallon produced or blended. Unused credits cannot be carried forward
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: LA
- Authority: Dept. of Natural Resources
- Form of subsidy: Alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) incentives (tax credit)
- Objective: Support the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles
- Recipients: Consumers purchasing alternative fuel vehicles, alternative fuel refuelling equipment, or performing AFV conversions
- Description : State income tax credit for 50% of the incremental cost of purchasing a factory-equipped AFV, 50% of the cost for converting a vehicle to alternative fuels, and 50% of the cost for alternative fuel refuelling equipment. For the purchase of an original equipment manufacturer AFV, if the taxpayer is unable to determine the incremental cost of the vehicle relating to the use of alternative fuel, a credit of the lesser of 10% of the cost of the vehicle or US$3,000 may be claimed
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.

Table A3. 4 Selected sub-federal subsidy schemes for "greener" energy
- State: ME
- Authority: Maine Revised Statutes Title 36 Section 5219-X
- Form of subsidy: Biofuels production incentive (tax credit)
- Objective: Increase the production of biofuels
- Recipients: Producers of biofuels for use in motor vehicles
- Description : State income tax credit of US$0.05/gallon for the commercial production of biofuels for use in motor vehicles or otherwise used as a substitute for liquid fuels
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Source: WTO document G/SCM/N/284/USA, 18 November 2015.