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North and South America Renewable Energy Policy Handbook 2012

Publisher Name » GlobalData
Published Date » 2012-05-01
No. Of Pages » 199


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 Content

1 Table of Contents
1.1 List of Tables 
1.2 List of Figures 

2 Introduction to Renewable Energy Policy
2.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Global, Overview 
2.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Global, Major Policy Measures 
2.2.1 FIT Programs 
2.2.2 Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) 
2.2.3 Tradable Renewable Energy Certificates Systems 
2.2.4 Capital Subsidies, Grants/Rebates 
2.2.5 Energy Production Payments/Investments or Other Tax Credits 
2.2.6 Tax Reductions 
2.2.7 Net Metering 
2.2.8 Public Investment Loans 
2.3 GlobalData Report Guidance 

3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US
3.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US, Federal Incentives 
3.1.1 Energy Policy Act 2005 (EPAct 2005) 
3.1.2 Federal Purchase Requirement (EPAct SEC.203) 
3.1.3 The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 
3.1.4 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) 
3.1.5 Corporate Tax Credits 
3.1.6 Federal Grants 
3.1.7 Federal Loan Program 
3.1.8 Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) 
3.1.9 Renewable Energy Production Incentives (REPI) 
3.1.10 Other Federal Policies 
3.1.11 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Federal Incentives 
3.1.12 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Federal Incentives 
3.1.13 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Federal Incentives 
3.1.14 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Federal Incentives 
3.1.15 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Federal Incentives 
3.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US, State Level Incentives 
3.2.1 Public Benefit Funds (PBFs) 
3.2.2 Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) 
3.2.3 Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) 
3.2.4 Interconnection Standards 
3.2.5 Net Metering Laws 
3.3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, California 
3.3.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, California 
3.3.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, California 
3.3.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, California 
3.3.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, California 
3.3.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, California 
3.3.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, California 
3.4 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Colorado 
3.4.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Colorado 
3.4.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Colorado 
3.4.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Colorado 
3.4.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Colorado 
3.5 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Iowa 
3.5.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Iowa 
3.5.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Iowa 
3.5.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Iowa 
3.5.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Iowa 
3.6 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Minnesota 
3.6.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Minnesota 
3.6.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Minnesota 
3.6.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Minnesota 
3.6.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Minnesota 
3.6.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Minnesota 
3.7 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Nevada 
3.7.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Nevada 
3.7.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Nevada 
3.7.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Nevada 
3.7.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Nevada 
3.8 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, New Jersey 
3.8.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, New Jersey 
3.8.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, New Jersey 
3.8.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, New Jersey 
3.8.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, New Jersey 
3.9 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, New York 
3.9.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, New York 
3.9.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, New York 
3.9.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, New York 
3.9.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, New York 
3.10 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Oregon 
3.10.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Oregon 
3.10.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Oregon 
3.10.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Oregon 
3.10.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Oregon 
3.11 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Texas 
3.11.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Texas 
3.11.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Texas 
3.11.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Texas 
3.11.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Texas 
3.12 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Washington 
3.12.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Washington 
3.12.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Washington 
3.12.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Washington 
3.12.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Electric Vehicles, Washington 

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

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

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

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

8 Appendix
8.1 Abbreviations 
8.2 Bibliography 
8.3 Methodology 
8.3.1 Coverage 
8.3.2 Secondary Research 
8.3.3 Primary Research 
8.4 Contact Us 
8.5 Disclaimer 


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 Facilitys 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


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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