Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy, Manufacturing |
Michigan: The Michigan NextEnergy Authority (MNEA) |
Environment related objective
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To promote the development of alternative energy technologies and to provide tax incentives for business activities and property related to the research, development, and manufacturing of those technologies
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Michigan: The Michigan NextEnergy Authority (MNEA)
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Taxpayers engaged in research, development, or manufacturing of alternative energy technology and certified as eligible by the MNEA
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Type of measure
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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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The personal property tax exemption applies to taxes levied after 31 December 2002, and before 1 January 2013.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments, Loans and financing |
Energy |
Michigan: The 21st Century Jobs Fund |
Environment related objective
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To spark new investment, creating high-tech companies and jobs to diversify the economy by investing in basic research at universities and non-profit research institutions, applied research, university technology transfer, and the commercialization of products, processes, and services. Alternative energy technologies are in focus.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Michigan: The 21st Century Jobs Fund
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Four competitive-edge technologies, including alternative energy
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Type of measure
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Grants and loans
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Soil management and conservation |
Tax concessions |
Other |
Michigan: Brownsfield Tax Incentives |
Environment related objective
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To promote the redevelopment of brownfield sites
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Michigan: Brownsfield Tax Incentives
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Locally approved brownfield plans created under the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act
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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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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Michigan: Michigan Emerging Technologies Fun |
Environment related objective
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To expand funding opportunities for Michigan technology based companies (including the ones in alternative energy sector) in the federal innovation R&D arena
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Michigan: Michigan Emerging Technologies Fun
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Michigan companies or companies that have their principal place of business in Michigan prior to the disbursement of funds. Qualifying technology sectors include alternative energy
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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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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Michigan: Renewable Energy Renaissance Zones |
Environment related objective
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To assist in the development of a strong renewable energy industry in Michigan
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Michigan: Renewable Energy Renaissance Zones
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Companies that maintain a renewable energy facility
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Type of measure
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Tax exemption
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To promote high-technology activities or the creation or synthesis of biodiesel fuel
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Michigan: Alternative Fuel Development Property Tax Exemption
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High-technology activities include those related to advanced vehicle technologies such as electric, hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicles and their components
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Type of measure
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Tax exemption
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Minnesota: Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ) |
Environment related objective
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To give tax exemptions for qualified businesses that have wind energy production
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Minnesota: Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ)
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Companies expanding or locating within one of the Job Opportunity Building Zones
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Type of measure
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Tax exemption
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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The JOBZ program is scheduled to expire 31 December 2015.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To provide capital for ethanol production facilities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Minnesota: Ethanol production facility loan program
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Ethanol producers
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Type of measure
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Loans
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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/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Minnesota: Ethanol Program |
Environment related objective
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To encourage investment in small farmer owned ethanol facilities
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Minnesota: Ethanol Program
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Ethanol producers
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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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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/253/USA |
United States of America |
2014 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Mississippi: Biofuels Production Incentive |
Environment related objective
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To support the production of ethanol and biodiesel
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Mississippi: Biofuels Production Incentive
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Ethanol and biodiesel producers located in Mississippi that have produced ethanol or biodiesel produced for 10 years following the start date of production
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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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