Giant Oregon Wind Farm’s Tax Breaks Under Scrutiny

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Everybody thinks of the 845-megawatt Shepherds Flat as a single wind farm – but the Oregon project boosted its state tax credits by claiming to be three entities. Read more →

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Cincinnati Tax Plan Rewards Robust LEED Development

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New tax abatement guidelines passed by the Cincinnati City Council will encourage local property owners to build structures at the highest LEED certification levels. Read more →

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Solar Tax Breaks Boost US Coffers, Analysis Says

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The 30 percent solar investment tax credit costs the government upfront, but in the end boosts tax revenues, according to a coalition of financiers. Read more →

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Iowa Boosts Solar, Other Clean Energy Incentives

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Under a new law, Iowa homeowners will be eligible for a tax credit of up to $3,000 when they install a solar power system. Read more →

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India’s Wind Potential Is Big, But Incentives Aren’t

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A Berkeley Lab study finds India is uniquely poised to develop wind power with rich wind resources—but shrinking tax incentives could forestall development. Read more →

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Home Energy Efficiency Incentives Proposed, But …

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Green Tech Advocates takes a look at the current status of federal rebates or tax incentives for installing home energy management systems or energy-saving equipment like lighting control systems? Read more →

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Wind Power A Winner In Obama Tax Overhaul Plan

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It's only a proposal, and few see it going anywhere this year, but the Obama administration's business tax overhaul is definitely very pro-wind. Read more →

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Biodiesel Needs Tax Credit To Grease Production

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U.S. biodiesel production set a new record in 2011, but producers say they'll be hurt if Congress doesn't renew a key tax incentive. Read more →

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Solar Installs Boom, But Industry Worries

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The third quarter saw 449 MW of new solar capacity installed in the U.S., but the industry says the boom may falter if a key tax provision isn't extended. Read more →

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Wind Tax Credit Extension Vital, Study Says

A new report predicts dire consequences for the U.S. wind industry if Congress allows the renewable energy production tax credit to expire at the end of 2012. Read more →

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