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North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2012
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Introduction

Abstract

North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2012

Summary

"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.

Keywords

North America, South America, Central America, United States of America, USA, the US, United States, California, Texas, New Jersey, Washington, New York, Arizona, Colarado, North Carolina, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Solar PV, Wind, Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic, Concentrated Solar Power, Solar Thermal, CSP, CPV, Concentrated Photovoltaic, Hydro, Large Hydro, Small Hydro, Mini and Micro Hydro, Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind, Wind Turbine, Module, Policy, Regulations, Regulatory framework, Directives, Measures, Guidelines, Guidance, Action Plans, Capital subsidies, Grants, Rebates, market instruments, tax, investments, Loans, Provisions, climate, strategy, law, carbon, bonus, green, exemption, loans, quota, energy efficiency, investments, R&D, subsidy, REC, RPS, renewable energy certificates, feed in tariff, renewable obligation, renewable portfolio standards

Table of Contents

TOC

1 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

4 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Canada 121

  • 4.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Canada, Major Policies and Incentives 121
  • 4.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Canada, Federal Incentives 122
    • 4.2.1 Canada - Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) 122
    • 4.2.2 Canadian Renewable Conservation Expenses (CRCE) 122
    • 4.2.3 Implementing Agreement on Renewable Energy Technology Deployment 123
    • 4.2.4 ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program (ecoENERGY RP) 123
    • 4.2.5 ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities 123
    • 4.2.6 ecoENERGY Technology Initiative 123
    • 4.2.7 Trust Fund for Clean Air and Climate Change 123
    • 4.2.8 Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance 124
    • 4.2.9 Clean Energy Fund - Renewable Energy and Clean Energy Systems Demonstration Projects 124
    • 4.2.10 Ontario Feed-In Tariff Program 125
  • 4.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Federal Incentives 125
    • 4.3.1 ecoENERGY for Renewable Power, Solar Energy 127
    • 4.3.2 ecoENERGY Retrofit 127
    • 4.3.3 Tax Credit 127
    • 4.3.4 Main Provincial Solar Support Programs 127
  • 4.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Federal Incentives 128
    • 4.4.1 Wind Power Production Incentive (WPPI) 129
    • 4.4.2 Temporary Cap of 900 MW in Alberta 129
  • 4.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Federal Incentives 130
    • 4.5.1 Canadian GeoExchange Coalition (CGC) 130
    • 4.5.2 EcoENERGY for Renewable Power, Geothermal 130
    • 4.5.3 Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit 130
  • 4.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Federal Incentives 130
  • 4.7 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Federal Incentives 130
    • 4.7.1 Biofuel Regulation 130
    • 4.7.2 Biofuels Bill 130
    • 4.7.3 Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program 131
    • 4.7.4 ecoENERGY for Biofuels 131
    • 4.7.5 NextGen Biofuels Fund 132
  • 4.8 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Canada, Provincial Incentives 132
    • 4.8.1 Eastern Provincial Programs 133
    • 4.8.2 Central Provincial Programs 133
    • 4.8.3 Western Provincial Programs 134
  • 4.9 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Alberta 135
    • 4.9.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Alberta 135
    • 4.9.2 Alberta, Climate Change Strategy 135
    • 4.9.3 Alberta, Provincial Energy Strategy 135
    • 4.9.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Alberta 136
    • 4.9.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Alberta 137
  • 4.10 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, British Columbia 142
    • 4.10.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, British Columbia 142
  • 4.11 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Nova Scotia 144
    • 4.11.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Nova Scotia 145
    • 4.11.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Nova Scotia 147
    • 4.11.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Nova Scotia 147
    • 4.11.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Nova Scotia 148
  • 4.12 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Ontario 148
    • 4.12.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Ontario 148
    • 4.12.2 Conservation Fund 153
    • 4.12.3 Technology Development Fund 153
    • 4.12.4 New Ontario Center of Excellence for Electricity and Alternative Energy Technology 153
    • 4.12.5 Net Metering 153
    • 4.12.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Ontario 155
    • 4.12.7 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Ontario 156
    • 4.12.8 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Ontario 157
    • 4.12.9 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Ontario 157
    • 4.12.10 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Ontario 158
  • 4.13 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Quebec 160
    • 4.13.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Quebec 160
    • 4.13.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Quebec 160
    • 4.13.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Quebec 161
    • 4.13.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Quebec 161
    • 4.13.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Quebec 161

5 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Argentina 163

  • 5.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Argentina, Major Policies and Incentives 163
    • 5.1.1 Renewable Energy in Rural Markets (Proyecto de Energia Renovable en el Mercado Electrico Rural - PERMER) 164
    • 5.1.2 Law on the Promotion of Wind and Solar Energy Production: 25.019/1998 166
    • 5.1.3 Renewable Energy Generation Program (GENREN) 166
    • 5.1.4 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) 166
  • 5.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Argentina 167
  • 5.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Argentina 167
    • 5.3.1 National Strategic Plan for Wind Energy 167
  • 5.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Argentina 167
    • 5.4.1 Biodiesel Competitiveness Plan 167
    • 5.4.2 The Biofuel Law 168
    • 5.4.3 Biodiesel Content Requirement 168
  • 5.5 Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Argentina 168
    • 5.5.1 Energy Efficiency Project 168
    • 5.5.2 Energy Efficiency Policies for Appliances 169

6 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Brazil 170

  • 6.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Brazil, Major Policies and Incentives 170
    • 6.1.1 Program of Incentives for Alternative Electricity Sources - Programa de Incentivo a Fontes Alternativas de Energia Eletrica - PROINFA 170
    • 6.1.2 Alternative Energy Auction LFA-2010 and Reserve Energy Auction LER-2010 176
    • 6.1.3 Brazil National Climate Change Plan 176
    • 6.1.4 Luz Para Todos (Light for All) Electrification Program 177
    • 6.1.5 National Biodiesel Program (PNPB) 177
  • 6.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Brazil 177
  • 6.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar PV, Brazil 177
  • 6.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Brazil 177
    • 6.4.1 International Action Program (IAP), Brazil's Hydropower Program 178
    • 6.4.2 Incentives for Small Hydro Facilities, Law no. 9648 178
  • 6.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Brazil 178
    • 6.5.1 National Alcohol Program (PROALCOOL) 179
    • 6.5.2 Federal and State Taxes on Ethanol 180
    • 6.5.3 Funding for R&D 180
    • 6.5.4 Spending on Biofuels 180
    • 6.5.5 Financial Support Program for Biodiesel Investments for the Production and Use of Biodiesel as an Alternative Energy Source 183
    • 6.5.6 "Social Fuel Stamp" Auction System 183
  • 6.6 Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Brazil 183
    • 6.6.1 National Energy Efficiency Policy 183
    • 6.6.2 Regulated Investments in Energy Efficiency (Electricity) 184
    • 6.6.3 The Energy Efficiency Law (Lei de Eficiencia Energetica) 184
    • 6.6.4 Solar Water Heating Legislation 184

7 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Mexico 185

  • 7.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Mexico, Major Policies and Incentives 185
    • 7.1.1 Law for Renewable Energy Usage and Energy Transition Financing (Ley Para el Aprovechamiento de Energias Renovables y el Financiamento de la Transicion Energetica) (LAERFTE) 185
    • 7.1.2 Bill to Promote Renewable Energy (LAFRE) 186
    • 7.1.3 Mexico Renewable Energy Program 186
    • 7.1.4 Programa de Promocion y Venta de Calentadores Solares Orientado al Sector Residencial en Mexico (CONAE Program) 187
    • 7.1.5 Large Scale Renewable Energy Development Project 187
    • 7.1.6 Integrated Energy Services Project for Small Localities of Rural Mexico, 2006-2011 187
    • 7.1.7 Accelerated Depreciation for Environmental Investment (Depreciacion Acelerada Para Inversiones Que Reportan Beneficios Ambientales) 188
    • 7.1.8 Wheeling Service Agreement for Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources (Convenio Para el Servicio de Transmision de Energia Electrica Para Fuente de Energia Renovable) 188
    • 7.1.9 Methodology to Establish Service Charges for the Transmission of Renewable Electricity (Metodologia Para la Determinacion de los Cargos por Servicios de Transmision de Energia Electrica Para Fuente de Energia Renovable 188
    • 7.1.10 Grid Interconnection Contract for Renewable Energy (Contrato de Interconexion Para Fuente de Energia Renovable) 188
    • 7.1.11 Renewable Energy Outlook - Vision for 2030 on the Use of Renewable Energy in Mexico 189
    • 7.1.12 Renewable Energy Promotion-PromovER 189
  • 7.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Mexico 189
    • 7.2.1 Project to Connect Solar Power to Grid 189
  • 7.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Mexico 189
    • 7.3.1 Technological Development Programs 189
  • 7.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Mexico 190
    • 7.4.1 Law for the Promotion and Development of Bioenergy 190
    • 7.4.2 Sustainable Rural Development Project for the Promotion of Alternative Energy Sources in Agribusiness 190
    • 7.4.3 Value Added Agribusiness Risk Sharing Schemes 191
    • 7.4.4 Feasibility Study on the Potential for Ethanol and Bio-Diesel Use and Production in Mexico 191
    • 7.4.5 Biofuels Promotion and Development Law (LPDB) 191
  • 7.5 Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Mexico 191
    • 7.5.1 Law for Sustainable Use of Energy and the National Program for the Sustainable Use of Energy (PRONASE) 191
    • 7.5.2 Energy Efficiency Program 191
    • 7.5.3 CFL Market, Mexico 192
    • 7.5.4 Green Mortgage Program 192
    • 7.5.5 Solar Water Heaters Program (PROCALSOL) 192

8 Appendix 193

  • 8.1 Abbreviations 193
  • 8.2 Bibliography 196
  • 8.3 Methodology 198
    • 8.3.1 Coverage 198
    • 8.3.2 Secondary Research 198
    • 8.3.3 Primary Research 198
  • 8.4 Contact Us 199
  • 8.5 Disclaimer 199

List of Tables

1.1 List of Tables

  • Table 1: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, The US, Renewable Energy Incentives 16
  • Table 2: Production Tax Credit, The US, In Service Deadline and Credit Amount, 2011 18
  • Table 3: Treasury Grants, The US, Eligibility and Credit Availability, 2011 20
  • Table 4: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Total Grants, 2009-2011 21
  • Table 5: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants by Technology, Value (%), 2011 22
  • Table 6: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants by Technology, Volume (%), 2011 23
  • Table 7: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, No. of Grants by State, 2009-2011 24
  • Table 8: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Wind Power, No of Grants, $m, 2009-2011 25
  • Table 9: Wind Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Capacity (MW) Supported by Grants, 2009-2011 26
  • Table 10: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Solar Power, No of Grants, $m, 2009-2011 27
  • Table 11: Solar Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Capacity (MW) Supported by Grants, 2009-2011 28
  • Table 12: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Geothermal Power, No of Grants, $m, 2009-2011 29
  • Table 13: Green Power Purchasing Goal, The US, %, 2007-2013 33
  • Table 14: Solar Power, The US, New Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2012 35
  • Table 15: Geothermal Power, The US, Annual Installed Capacity, MW, 2005-2011 37
  • Table 16: Biofuels, The US, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Billion Gallons, 2008-2022 41
  • Table 17: Biodiesel Power Market, The US, Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, 2009-2011 42
  • Table 18: Gasoline, The US, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit 43
  • Table 19: Renewable Power, The US, Renewable Portfolio Standards, State Targets, 2011 47
  • Table 20: Feed-In Tariffs, California, Based on 2011 Market Price Referents, Nominal, $/kWh, 2012-2020 51
  • Table 21: Renewable Auction Mechanism, California, Procurement Requirement, 2010-2012 52
  • Table 22: Go Solar Campaign, California, Program Component, 2007-2016 52
  • Table 23: California Solar Initiative, California, Program Budget, 2007-2016 53
  • Table 24: California Solar Initiative, California, Rebate Levels by Incentive Step and Rebate Type, 2012 54
  • Table 25: California Solar Initiative, California, Incentive Type 55
  • Table 26: Solar Thermal Projects, California, Under Review or Approved by the CEC, As of October 24, 2011 60
  • Table 27: Renewable Power, Colorado, Renewable Portfolio Standard, %, 2007-2020 64
  • Table 28: Renewable Power, Colorado, Capital Cost Threshold Rates, 2010-2012 67
  • Table 29: Alternative Fuel, Colorado, Vehicle Tax Credit, 2012-2016 70
  • Table 30: Renewable Fuel Standard, Iowa, %, 2011 75
  • Table 31: Renewable Portfolio Standard, Minnesota, RPS for Xcel Energy and Other Utilities, 2010-2025 77
  • Table 32: Renewable Portfolio Standard, Nevada, %, 2005-2025 83
  • Table 33: Maximum Incentive Level for Wind, Nevada, $, 2010-2013 85
  • Table 34: Renewable Portfolio Standards, New Jersey, %, 2004-2021 87
  • Table 35: RPS with Solar Alternative Compliance Payment Amount, New Jersey, 2008-2016 91
  • Table 36: Initial Eight Year Schedule (June-May Energy Year) New Jersey, 2008-2016 92
  • Table 37: Renewable Energy Incentive Program, New Jersey, Fuel Cell and Sustainable Biomass Upfront Incentives, 2001-2012 93
  • Table 38: Renewable Portfolio Standards, New York, MWh, 2006-2013 95
  • Table 39: Renewable Portfolio Standards, Oregon, %, 2011-2025 101
  • Table 40: RPS, Oregon, Eligible Resource Types Based on Facility's Operational Date, 1995-2025 101
  • Table 41: Renewable Energy Standards, Washington, 2012-2020 116
  • Table 42: MORE Green Power Program, Washington, OPALCO, 2010-2015 117
  • Table 43: Solar Power, Canada, New Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2012 126
  • Table 44: Wind Power, Canada, New Installations, MW, 2002-2012 129
  • Table 45: Green Power, Canada, Provincial Targets and Policies, 2010-2016 132
  • Table 46: Biorefining Commercialization and Market Development Program and Bioenergy Infrastructure Development Program Grant Recipients, Alberta, 2007-2011 139
  • Table 47: BCMDP, Alberta, Funding Availability, Phase II, 2010-2012 141
  • Table 48: Feed-in Tariff, Nova Scotia, ComFIT, 2011 146
  • Table 49: Green Energy Act, Ontario, Additional Price Incentives on FIT, 2009-2012 149
  • Table 50: Feed-in Tariff, Ontario, Percentage Price Additions on the Basis of Percentage Control of Equity Ownership, 2009-2012 149
  • Table 51: Green Energy Act, Ontario, Local Content Requirement Based on Project Capacity, %, 2010-2011 150
  • Table 52: Green Energy Act, Ontario, Local Content Requirement and Milestone Year for Commercial Start Up Under FIT Program, 2010-2012 151
  • Table 53: Green Energy Act, Ontario, MicroFIT Program, Minimum Local Content Requirements, 2009-2012 151
  • Table 54: Solar PV, Ontario, Proposed Feed-In Tariff Rates for 2012, December 2011 156
  • Table 55: Wind Energy, Ontario, FIT Program, From 2009 156
  • Table 56: Hydropower, Ontario, Feed-In Tariffs, From 2009 157
  • Table 57: Biomass Energy, Standard Offer Program, Ontario, 2010 158
  • Table 58: Retail Sales Tax Rebate for Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels, Ontario, Rebate Limits 159
  • Table 59: Renewable Energy in Rural Markets, Argentina, Total Program Cost ($m), 2005-2011 164
  • Table 60: Renewable Energy in Rural Markets, Argentina, Project Status, Some Key Indicators, 2010-2011 166
  • Table 61: PROINFA Implementation Under Phase One, Brazil, BID code 06/04 for 3,300 MW, 2006-2011 171
  • Table 62: PROINFA, Brazil, A-3 Energy Auctions, 2011 172
  • Table 63: PROINFA, Brazil, A-3 Energy Auctions, Technology Share by Investments, 2011 173
  • Table 64: PROINFA, Brazil, A-5 Energy Auctions, 2011 174
  • Table 65: PROINFA, Brazil, A-5 Energy Auctions, Technology Share by Investments, 2011 175
  • Table 66: Ethanol Market, Brazil, Exports and Imports, Million Liters, 2006-2010 179
  • Table 67: Ethanol Production, Brazil, BNDES, Financing Lines and Funding Programs, 2010 182
  • Table 68: Ethanol Production, Brazil, BNDES, Funding Programs for SMEs Seeking Entry, 2010 182
  • Table 69: Biodiesel and Mineral Diesel, Brazil, Federal Taxes, R$/m3, 2011 183
  • Table 70: Abbreviations 193
  • Table 71: Bibliography 196

List of Figures

1.2 List of Figures

  • Figure 1: Renewable Power Market, The US, Impact Analysis of Various Policies, 1992-2012 14
  • Figure 2: Renewable Power Market, The US, Policy Impact on Applicable Renewable Power Sources 15
  • Figure 3: Production Tax Credit, The US, In Service Deadline and Credit Amount, 2011 18
  • Figure 4: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Total Grants, 2009-2011 21
  • Figure 5: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants by Technology, Value (%), 2011 22
  • Figure 6: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants by Technology, Volume (%), 2011 23
  • Figure 7: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Wind Power, No of Grants, $m, 2009-2011 25
  • Figure 8: Wind Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Capacity (MW) Supported by Grants, 2009-2011 26
  • Figure 9: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Solar Power, No of Grants, $m, 2009-2011 27
  • Figure 10: Solar Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Capacity (MW) Supported by Grants, 2009-2011 28
  • Figure 11: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Geothermal Power, No of Grants, $m, 2009-2011 29
  • Figure 12: Solar Power, The US, New Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2012 34
  • Figure 13: Wind Power, The US, New Installed Capacity, MW, 2000-2015 36
  • Figure 14: Geothermal Power, The US, New Installed Capacity, MW, 2005-2011 37
  • Figure 15: Biofuels, The US, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Billion Gallons, 2008-2022 41
  • Figure 16: Renewable Power Market, California, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 49
  • Figure 17: California Solar Initiative, California, Rebate Levels by Incentive Step and Rebate Type, 2012 54
  • Figure 18: Renewable Power Market, Colorado, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 63
  • Figure 19: Renewable Power, Colorado, Renewable Portfolio Standard, %, 2007-2020 64
  • Figure 20: Renewable Power Market, Iowa, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 71
  • Figure 21: Renewable Fuel Standard, Iowa, %, 2011 75
  • Figure 22: Renewable Power Market, Minnesota, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 76
  • Figure 23: Renewable Portfolio Standard, Minnesota, RPS for Xcel Energy and Other Utilities, 2010-2025 77
  • Figure 24: Renewable Power Market, Nevada, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 82
  • Figure 25: Renewable Portfolio Standard, Nevada, %, 2005-2025 83
  • Figure 26: Renewable Power Market, New Jersey, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 86
  • Figure 27: Renewable Portfolio Standards, New Jersey, %, 2004-2021 87
  • Figure 28: Renewable Power Market, New York, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 94
  • Figure 29: Renewable Power Market, Oregon, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 100
  • Figure 30: Renewable Portfolio Standards, Oregon, %, 2011-2025 100
  • Figure 31: Renewable Power Market, Texas, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 109
  • Figure 32: Renewable Power Market, Washington, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 115
  • Figure 33: Renewable Energy Standards, Washington, 2012-2020 115
  • Figure 34: Renewable Power Market, Canada, Impact Analysis of Various Policies, 2002-2012 121
  • Figure 35: Renewable Power Market, Canada, Policy Impact on Applicable Renewable Power Sources 122
  • Figure 36: Solar Power, Canada, New Installed Capacity, MW, 2001-2012 126
  • Figure 37: Wind Power, Canada, New Installations, MW, 2002-2012 128
  • Figure 38: Renewable Power Market, British Columbia, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 142
  • Figure 39: Renewable Power Market, Nova Scotia, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 144
  • Figure 40: Renewable Power Market, Ontario, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 148
  • Figure 41: Renewable Power Market, Argentina, Impact Analysis of Policies, 2001-2012 163
  • Figure 42: Renewable Energy in Rural Markets, Argentina, Project Status, Some Key Indicators, 2010-2011 165
  • Figure 43: Renewable Power Market, Brazil, Impact Analysis of Policies, 1974-2012 170
  • Figure 44: PROINFA, Brazil, A-3 Energy Auctions, 2011 172
  • Figure 45: PROINFA, Brazil, A-3 Energy Auctions, Technology Share by Investments, 2011 173
  • Figure 46: PROINFA, Brazil, A-5 Energy Auctions, 2011 174
  • Figure 47: PROINFA, Brazil, A-5 Energy Auctions, Technology Share by Investments, 2011 175
  • Figure 48: Ethanol Market, Brazil, Exports and Imports, Million Liters, 2006-2010 179
  • Figure 49: Renewable Power Policy, Mexico, Timeline Chart, 2002-2012 185

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