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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 41.1 List of Tables 151.2 List of Figures 182 Introduction to Renewable Energy Policy 202.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Global, Overview 202.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Global, Major Policy Measures 212.2.1 Feed-in Tariff Programs 212.2.2 Renewable Portfolio Standards 212.2.3 Tradable Renewable Energy Certificates Systems 222.2.4 Capital Subsidies, Grants/Rebates 222.2.5 Energy Production Payments/Investments or Other Tax Credits 222.2.6 Tax Reductions 222.2.7 Net Metering 222.2.8 Public Investment Loans 232.3 Comparison of Major Policy Instruments by Country 232.4 GlobalData Report Guidance 253 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US 263.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US, Federal Incentives 293.1.1 Energy Policy Act 1992 293.1.2 Energy Policy Act 2005 303.1.3 Energy Independence and Security Act, 2007 313.1.4 The Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 313.1.5 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 323.1.6 Corporate Tax Credits 333.1.7 Federal Grants 373.1.8 Federal Loan Program 493.1.9 Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System 513.1.10 Renewable Energy Production Incentives 533.1.11 Other Federal Policies 533.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Federal Incentives 563.2.1 The Solar America Initiative 583.2.2 SunShot Initiative 583.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Federal Incentives 593.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Federal Incentives 613.4.1 GeoPowering the West Initiative 623.4.2 Geothermal Technology Program Funding 623.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Federal Incentives 643.5.1 Hydroelectric Production Incentives 643.5.2 Hydroelectric Efficiency Improvement 643.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Federal Incentives 653.6.1 Energy Policy Act - Alternative Fuels 653.6.2 Regional Biofuels Promotion Plan 653.6.3 Farm Bill 2008 - Title IX 663.6.4 Energy Independence and Security Act 673.6.5 Federal Tax Credits 713.6.6 Import Duty on Fuel Ethanol 763.6.7 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 763.7 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, The US, State Level Incentives 773.7.1 Renewable Portfolio Standards 773.7.2 Renewable Energy Certificates 793.7.3 Public Benefit Funds 793.7.4 Interconnection Standards 803.7.5 Net Metering Laws 813.8 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, California 813.8.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, California 813.8.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, California 873.8.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, California 983.8.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, California 983.8.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, California 993.8.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, California 1003.9 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Colorado 1023.9.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Colorado 1023.9.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Colorado 1113.9.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Colorado 1123.9.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Colorado 1123.10 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Iowa 1153.10.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Iowa 1153.10.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Iowa 1213.10.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Iowa 1213.10.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Iowa 1233.11 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Minnesota 1253.11.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Minnesota 1253.11.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Minnesota 1313.11.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Minnesota 1313.11.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Minnesota 1323.12 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Nevada 1343.12.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Nevada 1343.12.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Nevada 1393.12.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Nevada 1393.12.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Nevada 1393.13 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, New Jersey 1403.13.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, New Jersey 1403.13.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, New Jersey 1483.13.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, New Jersey 1523.13.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, New Jersey 1523.14 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, New York 1533.14.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, New York 1533.14.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, New York 1583.14.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, New York 1603.14.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, New York 1603.15 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Oregon 1633.15.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Oregon 1633.15.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Oregon 1723.15.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Oregon 1753.15.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Oregon 1763.16 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Texas 1783.16.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Texas 1783.16.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Texas 1823.16.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Texas 1863.16.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Texas 1873.17 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Washington 1883.17.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Washington 1883.17.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Washington 1933.17.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Washington 1953.17.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Electric Vehicles, Washington 1974 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Canada 1984.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Canada, Major Policies and Incentives 1984.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Canada, Federal Incentives 2014.2.1 Canada - Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership 2014.2.2 Canadian Renewable Conservation Expenses 2014.2.3 Implementing Agreement on Renewable Energy Technology Deployment 2024.2.4 ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program 2024.2.5 ecoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities Program 2034.2.6 ecoENERGY Technology Initiative 2034.2.7 Trust Fund for Clean Air and Climate Change 2034.2.8 Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance 2044.2.9 Clean Energy Fund: Renewable Energy and Clean Energy Systems Demonstration Projects 2054.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Federal Incentives 2064.3.1 ecoENERGY Retrofit 2074.3.2 Tax Credit 2074.3.3 Main Provincial Solar Support Programs 2084.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Federal Incentives 2094.4.1 Wind Power Production Incentive 2104.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Federal Incentives 2114.5.1 Canadian GeoExchange Coalition 2114.5.2 Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit 2114.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Federal Incentives 2114.7 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Federal Incentives 2124.7.1 Biofuel Regulation 2124.7.2 Biofuels Bill 2124.7.3 Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program 2124.7.4 ecoENERGY for Biofuels 2134.8 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Canada, Provincial Incentives 2154.8.1 Eastern Provincial Programs 2164.8.2 Western Provincial Programs 2164.9 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Alberta 2174.9.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Alberta 2174.9.2 Alberta, Climate Change Strategy 2174.9.3 Alberta, Provincial Energy Strategy 2184.9.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Alberta 2194.9.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Alberta 2214.10 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, British Columbia 2284.10.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, British Columbia 2284.11 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Nova Scotia 2314.11.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Nova Scotia 2324.11.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Nova Scotia 2374.11.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Nova Scotia 2384.11.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Nova Scotia 2384.12 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Ontario 2394.12.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Ontario 2394.12.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Ontario 2484.12.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Ontario 2514.12.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Ontario 2524.12.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Ontario 2534.12.6 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Ontario 2544.13 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Quebec 2574.13.1 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Renewable Energy Sources, Quebec 2574.13.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Quebec 2584.13.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Geothermal, Quebec 2594.13.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Quebec 2594.13.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Quebec 2605 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Argentina 2625.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Argentina, Major Policies and Incentives 2625.1.1 Renewable Energy in Rural Markets (Proyecto de Energia Renovable en el Mercado Electrico Rural: PERMER) 2645.1.2 Law on the Promotion of Wind and Solar Energy Production: 25.019/1998 2655.1.3 Law on Promotion of Renewable Sources of Energy for Electricity Production: 26.190 2665.1.4 Renewable Energy Generation Program 2665.1.5 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) 2675.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Argentina 2675.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Argentina 2685.3.1 National Strategic Plan for Wind Energy 2685.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Argentina 2695.4.1 Biodiesel Competitiveness Plan 2695.4.2 The Biofuel Law 2695.4.3 Biodiesel Content Requirement 2705.4.4 National Bioenergy Program 2705.5 Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Argentina 2715.5.1 Energy Efficiency Project 2715.5.2 Energy Efficiency Policies for Appliances 2715.5.3 National Program for Rational and Efficient Use of Energy (PRONUREE) 2726 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Brazil 2736.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Brazil, Major Policies and Incentives 2736.1.1 Program of Incentives for Alternative Electricity Sources 2746.1.2 Renewable Energy Auctions 2766.1.3 Alternative Energy Auction LFA-2010 and Reserve Energy Auction LER-2010 2786.1.4 Brazil National Climate Change Plan 2786.1.5 Luz Para Todos (Light for All) Electrification Program 2796.1.6 National Biodiesel Program 2806.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Brazil 2816.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar Photovoltaic, Brazil 2816.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Hydro, Brazil 2816.4.1 International Action Program, Brazil's Hydropower Program 2816.4.2 Incentives for Small Hydro Facilities, Law no. 9648 2826.5 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Brazil 2826.5.1 National Alcohol Program 2826.5.2 Federal and State Taxes on Ethanol 2836.5.3 Spending on Biofuels 2836.5.4 "Social Fuel Stamp" Auction System 2876.6 Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Brazil 2886.6.1 National Energy Efficiency Policy 2886.6.2 Regulated Investments in Energy Efficiency 2896.6.3 The Energy Efficiency Law (Lei de Eficiencia Energetica) 2896.6.4 Solar Water Heating Legislation 2897 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Mexico 2907.1 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Mexico, Major Policies and Incentives 2927.1.1 Law for Renewable Energy Usage and Energy Transition Financing (Ley Para el Aprovechamiento de Energias Renovables y el Financiamento de la Transicion Energetica) 2927.1.2 Law for the Use of Renewable Sources of Energy 2937.1.3 National Energy Strategy 2947.1.4 Mexico Renewable Energy Program 2947.1.5 Programa de Promocion y Venta de Calentadores Solares Orientado al Sector Residencial en Mexico (CONAE Program) 2957.1.6 Large Scale Renewable Energy Development Project 2967.1.7 Integrated Energy Services Project for Small Localities of Rural Mexico, 2006-2011 2977.1.8 Accelerated Depreciation for Environmental Investment (Depreciacion Acelerada Para Inversiones Que Reportan Beneficios Ambientales) 2977.1.9 Wheeling Service Agreement for Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources (Convenio Para el Servicio de Transmision de Energia Electrica Para Fuente de Energia Renovable) 2987.1.10 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) 2987.1.11 Grid Interconnection Contract for Renewable Energy (Contrato de Interconexion Para Fuente de Energia Renovable) 2997.1.12 Renewable Energy Outlook - Vision for 2030 on the Use of Renewable Energy in Mexico 2997.1.13 Renewable Energy Promotion-PromovER 3007.2 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Solar, Mexico 3007.2.1 Project to Connect Solar Power to Grid 3007.3 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Wind, Mexico 3017.3.1 Technological Development Programs 3017.4 Financial Incentives and Policy Support for Bioenergy, Mexico 3027.4.1 Law for the Promotion and Development of Bioenergy 3027.4.2 Sustainable Rural Development Project for the Promotion of Alternative Energy Sources in Agribusiness 3037.4.3 Value Added Agribusiness Risk Sharing Schemes 3047.4.4 Feasibility Study on the Potential for Ethanol and Bio-Diesel Use and Production in Mexico 3047.4.5 Bioenergy Promotion and Development Law 3047.5 Policy Support for Energy Efficiency, Mexico 3067.5.1 Law for Sustainable Use of Energy and the National Program for the Sustainable Use of Energy 3067.5.2 Energy Efficiency Program 3067.5.3 Compact Fluorescent Lamp Market, Mexico 3077.5.4 Green Mortgage Program 3087.5.5 Solar Water Heaters Program 3087.5.6 Program for Financing of Electric Energy Saving 3098 Appendix 3108.1 Abbreviations 3108.2 Bibliography 3188.3 Methodology 3218.3.1 Coverage 3218.3.2 Secondary Research 3228.3.3 Primary Research 3238.4 Disclaimer 323

List of Tables

Table 1: Renewable Energy Policy Instruments by Country 24Table 2: Production Tax Credit, The US, In Service Deadline and Credit Amount, 2013 34Table 3: Treasury Grants, The US, Eligibility and Credit Availability, 2013 37Table 4: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Total Grants, 2009-2012 38Table 5: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants by Technology, Value (%), 2012 39Table 6: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants by Technology, Volume (%), 2012 40Table 7: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, No. of Grants by State, 2009-2012 41Table 8: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Wind Power, No of Grants ($m), 2009-2012 42Table 9: Wind Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Capacity (MW) Supported by Grants, 2009-2012 43Table 10: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Solar Power, Volume and Value ($m) of Grants, 2009-2012 45Table 11: Solar Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Capacity (MW) Supported by Grants, 2009-2012 46Table 12: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Geothermal Power Volume and Value ($m) of Grants, 2009-2012 47Table 13: Green Power Purchasing Goal, The US (%), 2007-2013 54Table 14: Solar Photovoltaic, The US, Cumulative Annual Capacity (MW), 2001-2012 57Table 15: Geothermal Power, The US, Annual Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2011 62Table 16: Biofuels, The US, Minimum Volume and Ratio of Renewable Fuel, 2013 68Table 17: Biofuels, The US, Amount of Renewable Transportation Fuel to be Sold (Billion Gallons), 2008-2022 70Table 18: Gasoline, The US, Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit 71Table 19: Renewable Power, The US, Renewable Portfolio Standards, State Targets, 2013 77Table 20: Feed-In Tariffs, California, Based on 2011 Market Price Referents, Nominal ($/kWh), 2012-2020 84Table 21: Renewable Auction Mechanism, California, Procurement Requirement after the Third Renewable Auction Mechanism Auction, 2010-2013 85Table 22: Go Solar Campaign, California, Program Component, 2007-2016 87Table 23: California Solar Initiative, California, Program Budget, 2007-2016 88Table 24: California Solar Initiative, California, Rebate Levels by Incentive Step and Rebate Type, 2012 90Table 25: California Solar Initiative, California, Incentive Type 90Table 26: Renewable Power, Colorado, Renewable Portfolio Standard (%), 2007-2020 104Table 27: Renewable Power, Colorado, Capital Cost Threshold Rates, 2010-2013 108Table 28: Alternative Fuel, Colorado, Vehicle Tax Credit, 2012-2016 114Table 29: Renewable Fuel Standard, Iowa (%), 2009-2020 124Table 30: Renewable Portfolio Standard, Minnesota, RPS for Xcel Energy and Other Utilities, 2010-2025 127Table 31: Renewable Portfolio Standard, Nevada (%), 2005-2025 135Table 32: Maximum Incentive Level for Wind, Nevada ($), 2009-2013 139Table 33: Renewable Portfolio Standards, New Jersey (%), 2004-2028 142Table 34: RPS with Solar Alternative Compliance Payment Amount, New Jersey, 2008-2028 149Table 35: Initial Eight Year Schedule (June-May Energy Year) New Jersey, 2008-2016 150Table 36: Renewable Energy Incentive Program, New Jersey, Fuel Cell and Sustainable Biomass Upfront Incentives, 2001-2012 152Table 37: Renewable Portfolio Standards, Oregon (%), 2011-2025 164Table 38: RPS, Oregon, Eligible Resource Types Based on Facility's Operational Date, 1995-2025 165Table 39: Renewable Energy Tax Credit, Oregon 171Table 40: Renewable Energy Standards, Washington, 2012-2020 189Table 41: MORE Green Power Program, Washington, OPALCO, 2010-2015 191Table 42: Solar Power, Canada, New Installed Capacity (MW), 2001-2012 207Table 43: Wind Power, Canada, New Installations (MW), 2002-2012 210Table 44: Green Power, Canada, Provincial Targets and Policies, 2010-2016 215Table 45: Biorefining Commercialization and Market Development Program and Bioenergy Infrastructure Development Program Grant Recipients, Alberta, 2007-2011 223Table 46: Biorefining Commercialization and Market Development Program, Alberta, Funding Availability, Phase II, 2010-2012 226Table 47: Feed-in Tariff, Nova Scotia, Community Feed-In Tariffs, 2011 236Table 48: Feed-in Tariff Prices, Ontario, 2013 241Table 49: Green Energy Act, Ontario, Additional Price Incentives on Feed-in Tariff, 2013 242Table 50: Solar PV, Ontario, Feed-In Tariff Rates, 2012 250Table 51: Wind Energy, Ontario, Feed-in Tariff Program, 2009 251Table 52: Hydropower, Ontario, Feed-In Tariffs, From 2009 253Table 53: Biomass Energy, Standard Offer Program, Ontario, 2013 254Table 54: Retail Sales Tax Rebate for Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels, Ontario, Rebate Limits 256Table 55: Renewable Energy in Rural Markets, Argentina, Total Program Cost ($m), 2005-2012 264Table 56: Renewable Energy Auctions, Brazil, Renewable Capacity Auctioned, 2007-2012 277Table 57: Ethanol Production, Brazil, Financing Lines and Funding Programs by the Brazilian Development Bank 286Table 58: Ethanol Production, Brazil, Funding Programs for SMEs Seeking Entry by the Brazilian Development Bank 287Table 59: Biodiesel and Mineral Diesel, Brazil, Federal Taxes 288Table 60: Mexico Energy Efficiency Framework, Loan Amount Under Green Mortgage Program 308Table 61: Abbreviations 310

List of Figures

Figure 1: Renewable Power Market, The US, Impact Analysis of Various Policies, 1992-2012 27Figure 2: Renewable Power Market, The US, Policy Impact on Applicable Renewable Power Sources 28Figure 3: Production Tax Credit, The US, In Service Deadline and Credit Amount, 2013 34Figure 4: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Total Grants, 2009-2012 38Figure 5: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants by Technology, Value (%), 2012 39Figure 6: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants by Technology, Volume (%), 2012 40Figure 7: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Wind Power, No of Grants ($m), 2009-2012 42Figure 8: Wind Power Market, The US, Capacity (MW) Supported by Treasury Grants, 2009-2012 43Figure 9: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Solar Power, Volume and Value ($m) of Grants, 2009-2012 44Figure 10: Solar Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Capacity (MW) Supported by Grants, 2009-2012 46Figure 11: Renewable Power Market, The US, Treasury Grants, Geothermal Power, Volume and Value ($m) of Grants, 2009-2012 47Figure 12: Solar Photovoltaic, The US, Annual Installed Capacity (MW), 2001-2012 57Figure 13: Wind Power, The US, Annual Installed Capacity (GW), 2000-2015 60Figure 14: Geothermal Power, The US, Annual Installed Capacity (MW), 2005-2012 61Figure 15: Biofuels, The US, Amount of Renewable Transportation Fuel to be Sold (Billion Gallons), 2008-2022 69Figure 16: Renewable Power Market, California, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 81Figure 17: California Solar Initiative, California, Rebate Levels by Incentive Step and Rebate Type, 2012 89Figure 18: Renewable Power Market, Colorado, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 102Figure 19: Renewable Power, Colorado, Renewable Portfolio Standard (%), 2007-2020 103Figure 20: Renewable Power Market, Iowa, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 115Figure 21: Renewable Fuel Standard, Iowa (%), 2009-2020 123Figure 22: Renewable Power Market, Minnesota, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 125Figure 23: Renewable Portfolio Standard, Minnesota, RPS for Xcel Energy and Other Utilities, 2010-2025 126Figure 24: Renewable Power Market, Nevada, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 134Figure 25: Renewable Portfolio Standard, Nevada (%), 2005-2025 135Figure 26: Renewable Power Market, New Jersey, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 140Figure 27: Renewable Portfolio Standards, New Jersey (%), 2014-2028 141Figure 28: Renewable Power Market, New York, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 153Figure 29: Renewable Power Market, Oregon, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 163Figure 30: Renewable Portfolio Standards, Oregon (%), 2011-2025 164Figure 31: Renewable Power Market, Texas, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 178Figure 32: Renewable Power Market, Washington, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 188Figure 33: Renewable Energy Standards, Washington, 2012-2020 189Figure 34: Renewable Power Market, Canada, Impact Analysis of Various Policies, 2002-2012 199Figure 35: Renewable Power Market, Canada, Policy Impact on Applicable Renewable Power Sources 200Figure 36: Solar Power, Canada, New Installed Capacity (MW), 2001-2012 206Figure 37: Wind Power, Canada, New Installations (MW), 2002-2012 209Figure 38: Renewable Power Market, British Columbia, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 228Figure 39: Renewable Power Market, Nova Scotia, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 231Figure 40: Renewable Power Market, Ontario, Policy Applicability to Renewable Power Sources 239Figure 41: Renewable Power Market, Argentina, Impact Analysis of Policies, 2001-2012 263Figure 42: Renewable Power Market, Brazil, Impact Analysis of Policies, 1974-2012 274Figure 43: Renewable Power Policy, Mexico, Impact Analysis of Policies, 2002-2012 291

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