What is the purpose of the Energy Community Bonus Credit? The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced the Energy Community Bonus Credit to encourage renewable energy project developers to locate their facilities and energy...more
As detailed previously, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers incentives to renewable energy development that takes place on certain properties that are affected by potential or confirmed contamination. Under the IRA, a...more
It is now almost 18 months since Congress enacted the Inflation Reduction Act. One of the IRA’s provisions was an adder to the ITC for renewable energy projects located in an “energy community”. One way to be in an energy...more
On June 15, the Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2023-45 and Notice 2023-47. Notice 2023-45 clarifies requirements for a brownfield site energy community safe harbor provided...more
On April 4, 2023, the IRS and the Treasury issued Notice 2023-29 (the “Notice”) announcing an intention to propose regulations, and providing interim guidance, with respect to the requirements that taxpayers must satisfy in...more
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been called the most aggressive climate investment ever undertaken by the U.S. Congress. With approximately $370 billion dollars in funding over the next 10 years, it is projected that...more
IRS Notice 2023-29 (the “Notice”) provides initial guidance on “energy community” tax credit bonuses. The Notice describes certain relevant rules and concepts that the Treasury and IRS intend to include in forthcoming...more
Initial guidance for the bonus credit amount for renewable energy projects located in “energy communities” answers numerous questions about how to prove a project qualifies for extra tax credits. The guidance—which is in...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury earlier today released Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 2023-29, Energy Community Bonus Credit Amounts under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Notice). The Notice indicates...more
The highly anticipated guidance for determining a “green” energy facility’s eligibility for the potentially valuable tax credit increase largely aligns with industry expectations, including by providing certainty on energy...more