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Less Certain Than Death: Using Tax Incentives to Drive Clean Energy Innovation

David M. Hart, Elizabeth Noll

2019

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Summary

This policy report by Hart and Noll (2019) examines the role of tax incentives in driving clean energy innovation, as suggested by the title's framing of tax policy as a mechanism distinct from regulatory certainty. The authors appear to evaluate how tax-based incentives compare with alternative policy instruments in accelerating technological development and deployment in the clean energy sector. The work was published by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, suggesting a focus on technology policy analysis.

UK applicability

The findings may be partially applicable to UK energy policy contexts, particularly regarding comparative evaluation of tax versus regulatory instruments. However, differences in UK tax architecture, EU-aligned climate policy frameworks pre- and post-2019, and devolved energy governance structures would require careful adaptation of any recommendations.

Key measures

As suggested by the title, the analysis likely assesses policy effectiveness metrics, innovation drivers, and comparative policy design features, though specific metrics cannot be confirmed without the full text.

Outcomes reported

The paper examines how tax incentive policies can be designed and deployed to accelerate clean energy innovation and deployment. It likely evaluates the effectiveness and design principles of tax-based mechanisms relative to other policy instruments.

Theme
Policy, governance & rights
Subject
Food & agricultural policy
Study type
Policy
Study design
Policy report
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Other
Catalogue ID
BFmoc27vt9-7wln6z

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