Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To encourage the development of new industry in various areas, including renewable and alternative energy resources, such as hydropower production
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alabama: Sales and Use Tax Abatements for Industrial Projects
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A qualifying project must constitute either a headquarters facility or an industrial, warehousing, or research activity
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Type of measure
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Tax abatement/reduction
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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On-going
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Forestry |
Alaska: Forestry Development |
Environment related objective
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To explore wood-based energy opportunities in rural Alaska, including cord wood systems, pettet-feed systems and bio-diesel
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alaska: Forestry Development
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Alaska Village Initiative along with State, Fairbanks Economic development Corporation and others that explore wood-based energy opportunities in rural Alaska, including cord wood systems, pellet-feed systems and bio -diesel
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Type of measure
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Financial support
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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On-going
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
Natural resources conservation |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Alaska: Exploration Incentive Credits |
Environment related objective
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To encourage exploration for subsurface resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alaska: Exploration Incentive Credits
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Various schemes regarding exploration wells located at a distance from known oil and gas resources and for seismic survey acquisitions outside the unit
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Type of measure
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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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On-going
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Arizona: Arizona Biofuel Conversion Program (ABCP) |
Environment related objective
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To encourage the use of biofuels
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Arizona Biofuel Conversion Program (ABCP)
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Companies engaged in the conversion of existing and installation of new storage and dispensing equipment
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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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On-going
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To promote the renewable energy industry
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: The Renewable Energy Tax Incentive Program
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Companies engaged in the production and use of renewable energy products
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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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On-going
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Arizona: Solar Energy Tax Incentive |
Environment related objective
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To promote solar energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arizona: Solar Energy Tax Incentive
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Businesses purchasing solar energy device or system
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Type of measure
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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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On-going until 31 December 2014
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy, Manufacturing |
Arkansas: Wind Energy Income Tax Exemption |
Environment related objective
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To stimulate job creation and investment in wind energy manufacturing
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Arkansas: Wind Energy Income Tax Exemption
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Manufacturer of wind energy equipment and/or 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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On-going
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
California: Biomass Fuel Incentive |
Environment related objective
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To promote biomass and biomass-derived resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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California: Biomass Fuel Incentive
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Producers of liquid fuels fermented in California from biomass and biomass derived resources
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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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Not specified
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Services |
Florida: Innovation Incentive Program |
Environment related objective
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To provide resources for alternative and renewable energy projects, high-value research and development projects or major innovation business projects creating significant jobs and making large capital investments
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Florida: Innovation Incentive Program
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Research and development projects or a qualifying job creation project
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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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On-going
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/220/USA |
United States of America |
2011 |
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Loans and financing |
Energy, Manufacturing, Services |
Georgia: Strategic Industries Loan Fund |
Environment related objective
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To support strategic industries, including agribusiness, energy and environmental sciences
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Georgia: Strategic Industries Loan Fund
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Local governments (municipalities and counties), local government authorities and joint or multi-county development authorities, industry companies, including but not limited to, energy and environmental, aerospace, agribusiness, healthcare, eldercare, life sciences, logistics and transportation, considering a relocation or expansion
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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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On-going
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Keywords
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