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Clean Energy Systems Exemption

The Clean Energy Systems Exemption offered by New York State Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) Section 487 encourages the installation of certain energy systems in residential, commercial,

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Energy storage installations that begin construction after Dec. 31, 2024, will be entitled to credits under the technology-neutral ITC under new

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What are the main differences between investment tax credits and

Summary ITC: A one-time incentive for project setup, applicable to energy storage, flexible in monetization. PTC: A production-based incentive over 10 years, primarily for

What the budget bill means for energy storage tax

Storage projects that start construction before 2033 will remain eligible for both the ITC and PTC. Those beginning in 2025 can receive an

The State of Play for Energy Storage Tax Credits – Publications

The energy storage industry has continued to progress over the course of 2024 and into 2025, buoyed in significant part by the federal income tax benefits in the form of tax credits

What are the new tax credit opportunities for energy

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Final regulations on clean electricity production and

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Energy storage technology qualifies for the ITC if Section 48 requirements are met, even when co-located with facilities eligible for other tax

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What are the new tax credit opportunities for energy storage projects

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What the budget bill means for energy storage tax credit eligibility

Storage projects that start construction before 2033 will remain eligible for both the ITC and PTC. Those beginning in 2025 can receive an ITC of up to 50% under 48E if domestic

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The storage industry anticipates this to be passed into law in 2022, and that it will apply to projects that achieved commercial operation after December 31, 2020, reducing the risks and

Sections 45Y and 48E Beginning of Construction Notice

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Navigating the Final IRS Regulations for Investment Tax Credits:

Energy storage technology qualifies for the ITC if Section 48 requirements are met, even when co-located with facilities eligible for other tax credits. Prevailing wage and

Inflation Reduction Act Creates New Tax Credit Opportunities for Energy

Energy storage installations that begin construction after Dec. 31, 2024, will be entitled to credits under the technology-neutral ITC under new Section 48E (discussed below).

Finalized Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits: What

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Investment tax credit for energy property under section 48

Background The U.S. Treasury Department and IRS on December 4, 2024, released final regulations (T.D. 10015) relating to the investment tax credit (ITC) for energy property under

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Does energy storage technology qualify for the ITC?

The preamble to the final regulations confirms: Energy storage technology qualifies for the ITC if Section 48 requirements are met, even when co-located with facilities eligible for other tax credits. Prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements outlined in Sections 1.45-7, 1.45-8, and 1.45-12 apply to ITC projects.

What regulatory guidance has the government released on energy storage?

Of particular importance to the energy storage industry, the government has released final regulatory guidance for the ITC (both Section 48 and 48E of the Code), prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements, and transferability and direct payment, as well as other guidance on the energy community and domestic content tax credit “adders.”

How has the energy storage industry progressed in 2024 & 2025?

The energy storage industry has continued to progress over the course of 2024 and into 2025, buoyed in significant part by the federal income tax benefits in the form of tax credits enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

What are the New IRA rules for energy storage?

Energy storage was one of the major beneficiaries of the IRA’s new rules on both the deployment and manufacturing sides. The IRA enacted the long-sought investment tax credit (ITC) under Section 48 and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) for standalone energy storage facilities.

Are energy storage projects eligible for a refundable ITC?

Energy storage projects owned by taxable entities are not eligible for a refundable ITC, but instead can take advantage of the new transferability rules. The IRA added a provision to permit project owners (other than tax-exempt entities) to make an election to transfer the ITC to an unrelated third party.

Are IRA tax benefits a viable option for energy storage facilities?

While the vitality of the IRA tax benefits in their current form is currently subject to uncertainty given the results of the 2024 federal general election, the existing market practice for financing energy storage facilities since the IRA’s passage continues to evolve in reaction to the act’s new requirements and opportunities.

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