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Global Renewable Energy Policy Handbook

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June 18, 2009
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Global Renewable Energy Policy Handbook

Summary

This report presents an in-depth analysis of the renewable energy policies across 30 major countries across the globe. It details the key policy instruments adopted by the national and state governments in these countries and analyzes the different forms of incentives and subsidies provided for the development of the renewable energy technologies. The report also provides state by state information for top 10 US states and province wise information for all major provinces in Canada.

Scope

This report helps to assess the impacts of the renewable energy policy in the different regions of the world.
Get insights into the possible energy policy future and outcomes which helps in identifying a market potential.
This report helps renewable energy companies/organisations in identifying potential markets and navigating the policy landscape in different regions of the world.

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1 Table of Contents
2 Executive Summary
3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework
4 The US, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
5 The US, California , Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
6 The US, Colorado, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
7 The US, Iowa, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
8 The US, Minnesota, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
9 The US, Nevada, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
10 The US, New Jersey, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
11 The US, New York, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
12 The US, Oregon, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
13 The US, Texas, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
14 The US, Washington, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
15 Canada, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
16 Canada, Alberta, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
17 Canada, British Columbia , Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
18 Canada, Nova Scotia , Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
19 Canada, Ontario, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
20 Canada, Quebec, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
21 Argentina, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
22 Brazil, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
23 Mexico, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
24 Germany, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
25 Spain, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
26 France, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
27 Italy, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
28 The UK, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
29 Austria, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
30 Netherlands, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
31 Norway, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
32 Poland, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
33 Sweden, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
34 Turkey, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
35 Australia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
36 China, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
37 India, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
38 Japan, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
39 New Zealand, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
40 Indonesia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
41 Russia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
42 Thailand, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables
43 Appendix
1.1 List of Tables: Table 1: The Americas, Renewable Energy Promotion Policies; Table 2: European Countries, Major Policy Instruments Supporting Renewable Energy Industry, 2009; Table 3: Asia-Pacific, Major Policy Instruments Supporting Renewable Energy Industry, 2009; Table 4: European Union, Renewable Energy Targets Set Under the 2008 Directive; Table 5: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Cost of Tax Incentive; Table 6: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Cost of Government Spending; Table 7: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Key Provisions for Renewables; Table 8: The US, Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 , Renewable Energy Incentives; Table 9: US States, Summary of Renewable Portfolio Standards; Table 10: The US, PTC, In Service Deadline and Credit Amount , 2008; Table 11: The US, Business Energy Tax Credit, Eligibility and Credit Availability , 2008; Table 12: The US, Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit, Incentives Offered; Table 13: The US, Volume Of Renewable Fuels Required, 2008-2022; Table 14: US States, Biofuels Policies for States; Table 15: US States, Biofuels Policies for States; Table 16: California, Large And Medium Public Owned Utilities, RPS Targets and Timeframe; Table 17: The Incentive Levels for 2008; Table 18: SGIP, Decline in Incentives for Projects than 1 MW up to 3 MW; Table 19: California, Availability of Tariffs by Utility; Table 20: California, Feed In Tariffs, Allocated Capacity Per Utility; Table 21 California feed in Tariffs, Market Price Referents as of 2007; Table 22: California, Comparison of Various Renewable Programs; Table 23: Go Solar California campaign, by program component, 2007-2016; Table 24: California Solar Initiative, 10 step payment levels; Table 25: Cost of Installation Of Solar System In California, Post Rebates; Table 26: California, Solar Thermal Projects Under Review Or Announced; Table 27: California Wind, Rebates Offered; Table 28: California, Alternative Fuel Incentive Development Program, Allocation Of Funds; Table 29: Colorado, RPS, Percentage of Renewable Electricity Required; Table 30: Colorado, 2008 Renewable Energy Assessment Cost Threshold Values; Table 31: CORE, Solar Pioneer Rebate Program; Table 32: Colorado, Tax Credit For Alternative Fuel Vehicle; Table 33: Colorado, Rebates For Alternative Fuel Vehicle; Table 34: Iowa, Renewable Fuel Standard; Table 35: Minnesota , Xcel Energy, Renewable Portfolio Standard Requirement; Table 36: Minnesota Other Utilities, Renewable Portfolio Standard Requirement; Table 37: Minnesota, Solar Hot Water Rebate Program; Table 38: Nevada, Renewable Portfolio Standard; Table 39: New Jersey, Renewable Portfolio Standard , Targets; Table 40: New Jersey , Renewable Energy Incentive Program, Type of Incentive Available; Table 41: RPS, Solar Alternative Compliance Payment Amount; Table 42: REIP Solar Upfront Incentive, 2009; Table 43: Renewable Energy Incentive Program, Wind Upfront Incentives; Table 44: Renewable Energy Incentive Program, Fuel Cell and Sustainable Biomass Upfront Incentives; Table 45: Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Rebate Amount; Table 46: New York , RPS Energy Targets ( Megawatt hours); Table 47: Oregon, Large Electric Facilities, Percentage of RPS Required; Table 48: Oregon RPS, Type Of Eligible Resource Types Based On Facility Operational Date; Table 49: Washington, Renewable Energy Standard Targets; Table 50: Canada, ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities Program, Funding Available; Table 51: Canada, Green Power - Provincial Targets and Policies; Table 52: Canada, ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat, Incentive Rate - CAD/m2; Table 53: Canada, ecoENERGY for Biofuels, Maximum incentive rate payable ( CAD per L); Table 54: Canada, Summary Of Federal Incentives For the Promotion of Bioenergy; Table 55: Canada, Summary Of Federal Incentives For the Promotion of Bioenergy (Cont.); Table 56: Canada, Summary Of Federal Incentives For the Promotion of Bioenergy (Cont.); Table 57: Alberta Bioenergy Programs, Phase 2, Maximum Funding Available; Table 58: Alberta, Bioenergy Producer Credit Program, Funding Options; Table 59: BC, Standing Offer Program, Base Prices By Region; Table 60: Summary of RESOP Contracts Executed, 2007-08; Table 61: Ontario, Standard Offer Program for Wind Energy; Table 62: Ontario, Standard Offer Program for Biomass Energy; Table 63: Ontario, Retail Sales Tax Rebate For Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels, Limits to the Rebate; Table 64: Argentina, Feed-in-Tariffs for Renewable Electricity Generation (ARS/ kWh); Table 65: The Brazilian PROINFA-Program: Feed in Tariffs; Table 66: BNDES Financing Lines and Funding Programs Relevant to Ethanol Production; Table 67: BNDES Funding Programs for SMEs Seeking Entry into Ethanol Production; Table 68: Brazil, Biodiesel, Federal And State Tax Incentives; Table 69: Mexico, Law on Renewable Energy, Funding Options Available; Table 70: Germany, Feed-In Tariffs, 2008; Table 71: Germany, Payment Structure for Different Types of PV Installations, 2004; Table 72: Germany, EEG 2009, Remuneration for Solar Facilities; Table 73: Germany, EEG 2009, Wind power Remunerations (€ct/kWh); Table 74: Germany Geothermal, EEG 2009 Remuneration; Table 75: Germany Hydro, EEG 2009 Remuneration; Table 76: Germany Biomass, EEG 2009 Remuneration; Table 77: Germany EEG, Bonuses For Biomass; Table 78: Germany, Basic Remuneration For Landfill Gas. Sewage Gas and Mine Gas Facilities; Table 79: Germany, Taxation Of Biofuels; Table 80: Germany, Biofuel Quota Law, Percentage Increase In Biofuels (2007-15); Table 81: Spain PER, Targets for Renewable Energy Plan For 2005-2010; Table 82: Spain, Feed-in-Tariffs, € / kWh, 2007-08; Table 83: Spain, New Feed-in-Tariff, € / kWh, 2009; Table 84: Spain, Tax Rebate, By Year; Table 85: Spain, Solar PV Support Measures, 2009; Table 86: France, Renewable Sources Feed-In Tariffs; Table 87: France, Tax Credits For Renewable Energy; Table 88: France Solar Power, Feed In Tariffs For Electricity Produced; Table 89: France Solar, New Proposed Tariffs; Table 90: France, Biomass Tax Credit; Table 91: France, Biofuels Incorporation Targets; Table 92: France, Historical Reduction Of Tax Rebate On Biofuels; Table 93: France, Proposed reduction In Biofuels Tax Rebate; Table 94: Italy, RPS, Minimum Obligation Quota per Fiscal year; Table 95: Italy, Green Power Certificates, by Renewable Energy Source Co-efficient factor; Table 96: Italy, Purchase And Sale By The Grid Operator, Tariffs 2008; Table 97: Italy, Feed in Tariff System; Table 98: Italy, Solar Feed-in-Tariff, € / KWh, 2007-08; Table 99: Italy, Solar PV Support Measures, 2008; Table 100: Renewables Obligation for England, Wales and Scotland, 2006 to 2015; Table 101: Renewables Obligation for the Northern Ireland, 2007 to 2013; Table 102: The UK, Renewable Energy, Overview of Proposed Bands; Table 103: The UK, Low Carbon Buildings Program, Grants Available To Householders; Table 104: The UK, Low Carbon Buildings Program, Grant validity periods; Table 105: The UK, Low Carbon Buildings Program Phase 2, Technologies supplied by Framework Suppliers; Table 106: Austria, Feed In tariffs Renewable Electricity Generation, 2008; Table 107: Austria, Support Fee Payable By Consumers (2007-09); Table 108: Sunshine For Vienna, Development of Solar Thermal Systems, 2001-08; Table 109: Austria, Wind Power Tariffs, 2003-08; Table 110: Netherlands, SDE, 2008; Table 111: Netherlands, Details Of The SDE, 2009; Table 112: SDE, Total Realized Power And Target For This Cabinet Period, 2009; Table 113: Netherlands, ROB, Maximum Grants Available, 2009; Table 114: Poland Quota System, Percentage of Quota Set, 2008-2017; Table 115: Poland, New Biofuels Tax Exemptions, 2007; Table 116: Poland, Mandatory Biofuel Targets 2008-13; Table 117: Sweden Electricity Certificate Scheme, Quota Obligation; Table 118: Eco Car Subsidy, Eligibility Requirements; Table 119: Australia, Solar Homes and Communities Plan, Grants Available; Table 120: Australia, Solar, Summary of States Solar Feed in Programs; Table 121: Australia, Solar PV Support Measures; Table 122: Australia , Excise Rates for Ethanol and Biodiesel, 2010 to 2015; Table 123: China, Major Renewable Energy Policies and Acts; Table 124: China, Major Renewable Energy Policies and Acts (Cont.); Table 125: China, Renewable Energy Law, Five Major Regulations; Table 126: China, Solar PV Support Measures, 2008; Table 127: China, Central Policies for Wind Power; Table 128: China, Province Specific Wind Incentive Schemes; Table 129: China, Small Hydro Power Incentive Schemes; Table 130: China, Rural Electrification Policies for Small Hydro Power; Table 131: India Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Acts, 1998- 2008; Table 132: India Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Acts, 1998- 2008 (Cont.); Table 133: India, Grid-interactive Power Program, Central Financial Assistance Available; Table 134: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs; Table 135: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs (Cont.); Table 136: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs (Cont.); Table 137: Remote Village Electrification, Maximum Central Financial Assistance; Table 138: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Indicative Target 2008-12; Table 139: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ System, Yearly Expenditure 2008-12; Table 140: India, GRIHA, Registration -cum-Rating Fee; Table 141: India, Interest/ Capital Subsidy Scheme, Applicable Interest rates For Soft Loans; Table 142: India, Custom Duty for Wind Energy Equipments and Components; Table 143: India, Policies Introduced / Incentives Declared by the State Governments for Private Sector Wind Projects; Table 144: India, Policies Introduced / Incentives Declared by the State Governments for Private Sector Wind Projects (Contd); Table 145: India, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Financing Guidelines for Wind Energy Projects; Table 146: India, Classification Of Small Hydro Projects; Table 147: India, Subsidy For Small Hydro Power Plants; Table 148: India, Renovation and Modernisation OF SHP, Financial Assistance Provided; Table 149: India, Renewable Power Policies for Hydropower (Buy Back Rate - Rs./kWh); Table 150: India, Renewable Power Policies for Bio-power (Buy Back Rate - Rs./kWh); Table 151: India, Biomass Power Cogeneration Incentive Schemes; Table 152: India, Biomass Power Cogeneration Incentive Schemes (State Govt./Utility wise); Table 153: India, Bio-fuel Incentive Schemes; Table 154: Japan, Utilization Targets For New Energy ( TWh/ Year); Table 155: Japan, JREPP Vision, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050; Table 156: Japan, New Energy Facility Introduction Project, Eligible Systems And Requirements For Local Government, 2008; Table 157: Japan, New Energy Facility Introduction Project, Eligible Systems And Requirements For Local Government, 2008 (Cont.); Table 158: Japan, PV Roadmap Toward 2030, Financial Milestones; Table 159: Japan, Solar PV Support Measures, 2008; Table 160: Japan, Subsidies for Development Of Small and Medium-sized Hydroelectric Power Plants, 2008; Table 161: New Zealand, Summary Of Actions For Promoting Renewable Electricity; Table 162: New Zealand, Bioenergy Initiative, Government Funding Available , 2007-2010; Table 163: Indonesia, Potential of Renewable Energy; Table 164: Indonesia, Energy policy, Laws and Regulation; Table 165: Indonesia , Minimum Mandatory On Biodiesel Utilization; Table 166: Indonesia , Minimum Mandatory On Bioethanol Utilization; Table 167: Russia, Expected Share of Different Renewable Energy Sources, Till 2020; Table 168: Thailand, Adder to the Normal Tariff for Small Power Producer and Very Small Power Producer Program; Table 169: Thailand, Alternative Energy Target To 2022; Table 170: Thailand, Renewable Energy Development Plan, Promotion Measures; Table 171: Thailand, Transport Fuels, Excise Tax Rate and Reduced Rate for Biofuels; Table 172: Thailand, E20 Gasohol Policy
1.2 List of Figures: Figure 1: The US, Tax Credits Under PTC; Figure 2: The US, Renewable Fuel Standard, 2006-2022; Figure 3: Colorado, RPS, Comparison of Percentage of Renewable Electricity Required by Investor owned and Municipal Utilities; Figure 4: Iowa, Renewable Fuel Standard; Figure 5: Minnesota , Xcel Energy, Renewable Portfolio Standard Requirement; Figure 6: Minnesota , Other Utilities, Renewable Portfolio Standard Requirement; Figure 7: Nevada, Renewable Portfolio Standard; Figure 8: New Jersey, Renewable Portfolio Standard , Targets; Figure 9: New Jersey, Renewable Energy Incentive Program, Comparison of Incentives Available; Figure 10: New York , RPS Energy Targets; Figure 11: Oregon, RPS targets for Large Facilities; Figure 12: Texas, Renewable Portfolio Standards; Figure 13: Washington, Renewable Energy Standard Targets; Figure 14: Canada, ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat, Comparison of Incentive Available; Figure 15: Canada, ecoENERGY for Biofuels, Comparison of Incentives Available; Figure 16: BC, Standing Offer Program, Base Prices By Region; Figure 17: Ontario, Renewable Energy Standard Offer Program, Tariffs Available; Figure 18: Ontario, RESOP, Contracts Executed, 2007-08; Figure 19: Brazil, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs for Different Technologies; Figure 20: Germany, EEG 2009, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs for Different Technologies; Figure 21: Germany, Comparison of Solar Tariffs; Figure 22: Germany, Wind Feed in Tariffs, Comparison with Historical Tariffs; Figure 23: Germany, Geothermal Energy, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs; Figure 24: Germany, Hydro Energy, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs; Figure 25: Germany, Biomass Energy, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs; Figure 26: Germany, Different Gas Facilities, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs; Figure 27: Germany, Comparison Of Old And New Tax Rates For Biodiesel; Figure 28: Germany, Biofuel Mandates, 2007-15; Figure 29: Spain, Targets Increase in Different Renewable Energy Technologies Under PER (2005-10); Figure 30: Spain, Available Solar Feed-in Tariffs, 2007-08; Figure 31: France, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs for Different Technologies; Figure 32: France, Comparison of Solar Feed in tariffs; Figure 33: France, Increase in Biofuels Quota, 2008-15; Figure 34: France, Historical Reduction Of Tax Rebate On Biofuels, 2003-08; Figure 35: Italy, RPS, Minimum Obligation Quota per Fiscal year (2007-11); Figure 36: Italy, Comparison of Feed in tariffs for Different Technologies; Figure 37: Italy, Comparison of Solar Tariffs Available for Different Types of Systems for Different Capacities; Figure 38: England, Wales and Scotland, Renewables Obligation, 2006-15; Figure 39: Northern Ireland, Renewables Obligation, 2006-15; Figure 40: Austria, Comparison of Feed in tariffs for different Technologies, 2008; Figure 41: Austria, Comparison of Feed in Tariffs for Small Hydro Facilities; Figure 42: Austria, Support Fee To be paid by the Consumers. 2007-09; Figure 43: Austria, Changes in Wind Tariffs, 2003-08; Figure 44: Netherlands, Targets For Capacity Addition for Major Renewable Energy Technologies; Figure 45: Poland, Renewable Electricity Required under the RPS; Figure 46: Poland, Mandatory Biofuel Targets 2008-13; Figure 47: Sweden, Electricity Certificate Scheme, Quota Obligation; Figure 48: Australia, New Renewable Energy Targets and Comparison with Targets Under MRET; Figure 49: India, Remote Village Electrification Program, Maximum Central Financial Assistance Available; Figure 50: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Indicative Targets 2008-12; Figure 51: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Yearly Expenditure; Figure 52: India, Comparison of Tariffs Provided by Different States For Wind Power; Figure 53: India, Small hydro Power, Comparison Of Tariffs Offered By Different States; Figure 54: Japan, Targets for Renewable Energy under the RPS; Figure 55: Japan, JREPP Vision, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050; Figure 56: Indonesia, Presidential Decree No. 5/2006, National Energy Mix 2025; Figure 57: Russia, Targets for Major Renewable Energy Sources; Figure 58: Thailand, Comparison of Adder Tariffs Available for Different Technologies; Figure 59: Thailand, Renewable Energy targets, 2008-2022; Figure 60: Thailand, Excise Rate on Transport Fuels; Figure 61: GlobalData Methodology

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