Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/JPN |
Japan |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To promote energy saving with the aim to spread the use of fuel cells for home use of "Ene-Farm" and business and industrial fuel cells by means of assisting to a part of the introduction cost.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Subsidy for "Ene-farm" etc. introduction support operating cost subsidy for expansion of use of fuel cell.
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Fuel Cell Association, a general incorporated corporation.
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Type of measure
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Grant
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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4/2015 - 3/2018
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/MUS |
Mauritius |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
The Bioenergy Scheme |
Environment related objective
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To promote the production and use of bioenergy as an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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The Bioenergy Scheme
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All types of companies, all regions and all sectors
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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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The scheme was established in 2003, and the duration is dependent on annual allocations.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/MUS |
Mauritius |
2019 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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The CO2 tax was introduced 1 January 1991 and the standard rate is high compared to similar taxes that have been established or proposed in other countries. From 1 September 2010 the CO2 tax also applies to natural gas and LPG used on the mainland (CO2 taxes already applied to natural gas used in offshore activity). Norway applies a high CO2 tax on fossil fuels in order to stimulate the use of alternatives that are more environmental friendly. However, in some sectors there are no alternatives to use fossil fuels, and these sectors have a reduced CO2 tax rate or are exempted completely.From 1 September 2008 undertakings covered by the EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) are exempted from the CO2 tax on mineral oil, in order to avoid the use of two economic instruments (tax and quota) to reduce the same emissions. The exemption for mineral oil for undertakings covered by the EU ETS is therefore not included in the listed figures for the tax expenditures.The tax on mineral oil (base-tax on mineral oil) was introduced 1 January 2000. The objective of the tax was to avoid a switch in energy use from electricity to mineral oil when the electricity tax was increased from 1 January 2000. Sectors where electricity was not a substitute to mineral oil were charged a reduced rate or exempted.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Exemptions and reduced rates in the CO2 taxes and in the tax on mineral oil (base tax on mineral oil)
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Subject to the CO2 tax reduction are: Mineral oil used in vessels for fishing and catching in inshore waters; Mineral oil used in the fish oil and fish meal industry; Natural gas and LPG used in manufacturing and mining;Subject to the CO2 tax exemption are: Natural gas and LPG used in commercial greenhouses; Natural gas and LPG used in freight and passenger transport in domestic shipping and offshore vessels;Mineral oil is subject to an excise duty (base tax on mineral oil). For the usage of mineral oil in the pulp and paper industry and in the production of pigments and colouring agents a reduced tax rate is applied. Freight and passenger transport in domestic shipping, vessels used for fishing and catching and the fish oil and fish meal industry are exempted from the base tax on mineral oil.
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Type of measure
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Tax concessions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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1991- ongoing
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Keywords
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Emissions
Environment
Energy
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/NZL |
New Zealand |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Industry Promotion Program: Renewable Energy |
Environment related objective
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To accelerate the exploration and development of renewable energy resources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Industry Promotion Program: Renewable Energy
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Qualified Board of Investments (BOI)-registered enterprises, which should apply to avail of the incentives
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Type of measure
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Tax concessions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018.
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/PHL/SUPPL.1 |
Philippines |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Industry Promotion Program: Biofuel |
Environment related objective
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To develop and utilize indigenous renewable and sustainably-sourced clean energy sources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Industry Promotion Program: Biofuel
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Department of Energy (DOE)-accredited producers and distributors of biofuels
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Type of measure
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Tax concessions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018.
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Keywords
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Bio
Indigenous
Renewable
Sustainable
Clean
Energy
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/TPKM |
Chinese Taipei |
2019 |
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Loans and financing |
Chemicals, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To assist in the development, construction, and retrofitting of new and emerging technologies for the development of Advanced Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals, and Biobased Product Manufacturing
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Agriculture Income Support and Marketing Assistance for Covered Commodities
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Operators of programs related to the development of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and biobased produc manufacturing
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Type of measure
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Loan guarantees for up to $250 million
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Renewable Energy Resources |
Environment related objective
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To increase the generation of electric power from renewable resources (including solar, wind, geothermal, and water energy) through cost reduction and performance improvement, technology validation and risk reduction, and reduction of technology market barriers.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Renewable Energy Resources
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All eligible private parties
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Type of measure
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Financial assistance
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions |
Energy |
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Credit |
Environment related objective
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To encourage the substitution of biodiesel and renewable diesel for diesel fuel.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Credit
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Qualifying small biodiesel producer, blenders, or users
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Type of measure
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Income tax concession, excise tax concession, or direct payment for fuels containing biodiesel
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments, Tax concessions |
Energy |
Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit |
Environment related objective
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To encourage the substitution of alternative fuels (including liquefied petroleum gas, P Series fuels, compressed or liquefied natural gas, liquefied hydrogen, liquefied fuel derived from coal through the Fischer-Tropsch process, compressed or liquefied gas derived from biomass, or liquid fuel derived from biomass) for gasoline and diesel fuel.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit
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Qualifying producers, blenders, or users
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Type of measure
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Excise tax concession or direct payment
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018
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Keywords
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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/343/USA |
United States of America |
2019 |
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Tax concessions, Investment measures |
Energy, Manufacturing |
Advanced Energy Property Credit |
Environment related objective
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To stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting investments in green energy manufacturing.
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Advanced Energy Property Credit
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Investors in qualified advanced energy project that re-equips, expands, or establishes a manufacturing facility for production, including: (1) property designed to be used to produce energy from renewable resources; (2) fuel cells, microturbines, or an energy storage system for use with electric or hybrid-electric vehicles; (3) electric grids to support the transmission of intermittent sources of renewable energy; (4) property designed to capture and sequester carbon dioxide; (5) property designed to refine or blend renewable fuels or to produce energy conservation technologies; (6) qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, qualified plug in electric vehicles, or components which are designed specifically for use with such vehicles; and (7) other advanced energy property designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Type of measure
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Credit to reduce federal income taxes
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2017-2018
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Keywords
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Emissions
Energy
Green
Renewable
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