Much has been written about the benefits of tax credit transfers following the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but questions remain as to how to actually effectuate a transfer.
This how-to guide provides market...more
The domestic content bonus is one of the Inflation Reduction Act’s most powerful tax incentives, but so far is proving to be one of the most difficult to earn. The Treasury Department and IRS released Notice...more
On May 31, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service continued to churn out Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”)1 guidance by releasing Notice 2024-49 (the “Notice”) regarding the...more
On May 29, 2024, the Treasury Department (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued proposed regulations (REG-119283-23) (the “proposed regulations”) regarding the clean electricity production...more
6/5/2024
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Energy Projects ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
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IRS ,
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Renewable Energy Incentives ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury
On March 5, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued final regulations (the “Final Direct Pay Regulations”) regarding the direct pay election for certain tax...more
On December 14, 2023, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) providing additional guidance to taxpayers on the advanced...more
It’s the largest climate legislation in US history, with many complex provisions. But let’s start with the big picture: A year on from the Inflation Reduction Act becoming law, is it living up to its promise?...more
8/17/2023
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Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
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Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Exemptions ,
U.S. Treasury
On June 14, 2023, the Department of the Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued proposed and temporary regulations regarding the transfer elections for certain tax credits available...more
In what appears to have been an update to previously released guidance, the Department of Treasury (the “Treasury”) and Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) posted an unexpected update to Notice 2023-29 (the “Notice”)...more
4/11/2023
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Coal Mines ,
Energy Projects ,
Fossil Fuel ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
IRS ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Safe Harbors ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Unemployment
On April 4, 2023, the Department of Treasury (the “Treasury”) and Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued Notice 2023-29 (the “Notice”) providing guidance on the energy community bonus credit available under sections 45,...more
Early on December 11, 2021, the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the Build Back Better Act (the “Act”). While the Senate Finance Committee version of the Act largely replicates the clean energy proposals...more
Early on November 19, 2021, the House passed H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act (the “Act”) along partisan lines. Passage came after the Congressional Budget Office released projections on the overall net cost of the...more
Faced with opposition from within his own party, President Biden last week unveiled a new, pared down framework for his “Build Back Better” agenda. Following release of the president’s framework, H.R. 5376 (the “Build Back...more
11/3/2021
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Carbon Capture and Sequestration ,
Clean Energy ,
Clean Fuels Program (CFP) ,
Energy Policy ,
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Investment ,
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Nuclear Power ,
Popular ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Production Tax Credit ,
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Tax Planning ,
Tax Reform ,
Zero Emission Credits
I. Introduction -
Renewable energy development and the “energy evolution” continue to make a splash in energy infrastructure, legislation, and investment. And, among renewable energy technologies, offshore wind may be set...more
9/7/2021
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Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Investment Tax Credits ,
Offshore Wind ,
Power Grid ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Renewable Energy ,
Wind Power
On June 29, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued IRS Notice 2021-41 (the “Notice”), which extends the “Continuity Safe Harbor” for renewable energy projects that qualify for production tax credits under Section...more
Key Takeaways:
•In an effort to spur investment in renewable energy projects, Congress and the Biden Administration are considering “direct pay” options-
•Direct pay would allow project developers to receive tax...more