Do tax incentives for sustainable energy help?
Source:
Sustainable Energy; the financial aspects (contribution to an article written by Eversheds Faasen)
Author(s):
Sandra Kortekaas
4/6/2011
Ever since taxes were introduced, the government has used them as a tool to stimulate or discourage certain behaviour. In this article we discuss the limitations of Dutch tax incentives with regard to the financing of sustainable energy. Does taxation actually help?
The conclusion of this article is that the Dutch tax incentives for sustainable energy do indeed help, nothing more and nothing less. Tax is not a decisive factor in whether or not a investment is made. However, it can have a positive impact on the ultimate return on an investment in sustainable energy.
Original title: Fiscale stimulering van duurzame energie: een steuntje in de rug?