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North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2013
Summary
North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2013 is the latest policy report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information on major policies governing renewable energy market in the region. The report presents an in-depth analysis of the renewable energy policies across the major countries in North and South America namely the US, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. The report provides the current and future renewable energy targets and plans along with the present policy framework, giving a fair idea of overall growth potential of their renewable energy industry. The report also provides major technology specific policies and incentives provided in each of these countries. The report also provides insights to major policy initiatives for the market development of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biopower and biofuels.
The report is built using data and information sourced from industry associations, government websites and statutory bodies. The information is also sourced through other secondary research sources such as industry and trade magazines.
Scope
-The report covers policy measures and incentives used by the major countries in North and South America to promote renewable energy.
-The report details promotional measures in different countries both for the overall renewable energy industry and for specific renewable energy technologies namely solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and bioenergy.
-The report also highlights the differences and focus of the renewable energy policy frameworks in different countries in North and South America.
-The report provides a platform for comparison of various renewable energy policies across countries. Major countries include the US, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Mexico.
Reasons to buy
The report will enhance your decision making capability in a more rapid and time sensitive manner. It will allow you to –
-Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights about policy decisions being taken on renewable energy by different markets.
-Identify opportunities and challenges in exploiting the renewable energy markets.
-Compare the level of support provided to different renewable energy technologies in different countries.
-Increase future revenue and profitability with the help of insights on the future opportunities and critical success factors in the renewable energy market.
Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 4
1.1 List of Tables 15
1.2 List of Figures 18
2 Introduction to Renewable Energy Policy 20
2.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Global, Overview 20
2.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Global, Major Policy Measures 21
2.2.1 Feed-in Tariff Programs 21
2.2.2 Renewable Portfolio Standards 21
2.2.3 Tradable Renewable Energy Certificates Systems 22
2.2.4 Capital Subsidies, Grants/Rebates 22
2.2.5 Energy Production Payments/Investments or Other Tax Credits 22
2.2.6 Tax Reductions 22
2.2.7 Net Metering 22
2.2.8 Public Investment Loans 23
2.3 Comparison of Major Policy Instruments by Country 23
2.4 GlobalData Report Guidance 25
3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US 26
3.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US, Federal Incentives 29
3.1.1 Energy Policy Act 1992 29
3.1.2 Energy Policy Act 2005 30
3.1.3 Energy Independence and Security Act, 2007 31
3.1.4 The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 31
3.1.5 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 32
3.1.6 Corporate Tax Credits 33
3.1.7 Federal Grants 37
3.1.8 Federal Loan Program 49
3.1.9 Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System 51
3.1.10 Renewable Energy Production Incentives 53
3.1.11 Other Federal Policies 53
3.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Federal Incentives 56
3.2.1 The Solar America Initiative 58
3.2.2 SunShot Initiative 58
3.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Federal Incentives 59
3.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Federal Incentives 61
3.4.1 GeoPowering the West Initiative 62
3.4.2 Geothermal Technology Program Funding 62
3.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Federal Incentives 64
3.5.1 Hydroelectric Production Incentives 64
3.5.2 Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement 64
3.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Federal Incentives 65
3.6.1 Energy Policy Act – Alternative Fuels 65
3.6.2 Regional Biofuels Promotion Plan 65
3.6.3 Farm Bill 2008 – Title IX 66
3.6.4 Energy Independence and Security Act 67
3.6.5 Federal Tax Credits 71
3.6.6 Import Duty on Fuel Ethanol 76
3.6.7 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 76
3.7 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US, State Level Incentives 77
3.7.1 Renewable Portfolio Standards 77
3.7.2 Renewable Energy Certificates 79
3.7.3 Public Benefit Funds 79
3.7.4 Interconnection Standards 80
3.7.5 Net Metering Laws 81
3.8 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, California 81
3.8.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, California 81
3.8.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, California 87
3.8.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, California 98
3.8.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, California 98
3.8.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, California 99
3.8.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, California 100
3.9 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Colorado 102
3.9.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Colorado 102
3.9.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Colorado 111
3.9.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Colorado 112
3.9.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Colorado 112
3.10 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Iowa 115
3.10.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Iowa 115
3.10.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Iowa 121
3.10.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Iowa 121
3.10.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Iowa 123
3.11 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Minnesota 125
3.11.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Minnesota 125
3.11.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Minnesota 131
3.11.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Minnesota 131
3.11.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Minnesota 132
3.12 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Nevada 134
3.12.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Nevada 134
3.12.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Nevada 139
3.12.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Nevada 139
3.12.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Nevada 139
3.13 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, New Jersey 140
3.13.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, New Jersey 140
3.13.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, New Jers
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