Renewable Energy Policy For North and South America Handbook 2012
North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2012” 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, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. It details the key policy instruments adopted by the US Federal and State governments that led to huge development in the renewable industry. The report also provides insights to major policy initiatives taken up by the US Administration for the market development of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal, biopower and biofuels. For Canada, in addition to the federal policies, the report details the policies of the provinces that are leading the renewable energy industry in the country. For other major countries, it 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 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 major countries in the region.
* Major countries include the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
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.
* Be ahead of competition by keeping yourself abreast of all the latest policy changes.
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Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 4
1.1 List of Tables 8
1.2 List of Figures 10
2 Introduction to Renewable Energy Policy 11
2.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Global, Overview 11
2.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Global, Major Policy Measures 11
2.2.1 FIT Programs 11
2.2.2 Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) 11
2.2.3 Tradable Renewable Energy Certificates Systems 12
2.2.4 Capital Subsidies, Grants/Rebates 12
2.2.5 Energy Production Payments/Investments or Other Tax Credits 12
2.2.6 Tax Reductions 12
2.2.7 Net Metering 12
2.2.8 Public Investment Loans 12
2.3 GlobalData Report Guidance 13
3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US 14
3.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US, Federal Incentives 15
3.1.1 Energy Policy Act 2005 (EPAct 2005) 15
3.1.2 Federal Purchase Requirement (EPAct SEC.203) 16
3.1.3 The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 16
3.1.4 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 17
3.1.5 Corporate Tax Credits 17
3.1.6 Federal Grants 20
3.1.7 Federal Loan Program 30
3.1.8 Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) 31
3.1.9 Renewable Energy Production Incentives (REPI) 32
3.1.10 Other Federal Policies 33
3.1.11 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Federal Incentives 34
3.1.12 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Federal Incentives 36
3.1.13 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Federal Incentives 37
3.1.14 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Federal Incentives 38
3.1.15 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Federal Incentives 39
3.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US, State Level Incentives 46
3.2.1 Public Benefit Funds (PBFs) 46
3.2.2 Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) 47
3.2.3 Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) 48
3.2.4 Interconnection Standards 48
3.2.5 Net Metering Laws 48
3.3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, California 49
3.3.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, California 49
3.3.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, California 52
3.3.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, California 61
3.3.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, California 61
3.3.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, California 61
3.3.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, California 62
3.4 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Colorado 63
3.4.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Colorado 63
3.4.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Colorado 69
3.4.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Colorado 69
3.4.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Colorado 69
3.5 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Iowa 71
3.5.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Iowa 71
3.5.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Iowa 74
3.5.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Iowa 74
3.5.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Iowa 75
3.6 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Minnesota 76
3.6.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Minnesota 76
3.6.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Minnesota 80
3.6.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Minnesota 80
3.6.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Minnesota 81
3.6.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Minnesota 81
3.7 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Nevada 82
3.7.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Nevada 82
3.7.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Nevada 85
3.7.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Nevada 85
3.7.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Nevada 85
3.8 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, New Jersey 86
3.8.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, New Jersey 86
3.8.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, New Jersey 91
3.8.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, New Jersey 93
3.8.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, New Jersey 93
3.9 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, New York 94
3.9.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, New York 94
3.9.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, New York 97
3.9.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, New York 98
3.9.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, New York 98
3.10 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Oregon 100
3.10.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Oregon 100
3.10.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Oregon 105
3.10.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Oregon 107
3.10.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Oregon 107
3.11 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Texas 109
3.11.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Texas 109
3.11.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Texas 111
3.11.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Texas 113
3.11.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Texas 114
3.12 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Washington 115
3.12.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Washington 115
3.12.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Washington 118
3.12.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Washington 120
3.12.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Electric Vehicles, Washington 120
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