Pioneering Community-Based Solar Solutions for a Sustainable Future For Cooperative Energy Futures (CEF), the mission to bring clean energy to communities is more than just a goal—it’s a movement. Founded with a vision to empower individuals and ensure equitable...
Rationale for Adopting Solar Energy in the Ethanol Industry As the ethanol industry grapples with the increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, renewable energy sources such as solar power are becoming more attractive. This article explores a compelling case...
Avisen Legal’s Jeremy Kalin is a man of many talents whose journey intertwines law, public service, and the intricate art of pottery. As a dedicated attorney and a former elected official, Jeremy's belief in creative collaboration shapes his work as a potter and as a...
We're diving into the game-changing Elective Payment provision of Section 6417 of the tax code – often called “Direct Pay.” It's a provision that's shaking up clean energy financing by allowing nonprofits, tribes, local governments, and other tax-exempt groups direct...
Expanding the ITC: The Inflation Reduction Act The Inflation Reduction Act expanded the Section 48 Commercial Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for renewable energy and related technologies. Subject to prevailing wage or maximum size requirements, the ITC is valued at 30%...
IRS PROVIDES INITIAL GUIDANCE TO THE LOW-INCOME BONUS CREDIT PROGRAM FOR SOLAR AND OTHER PROJECTS UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act, referred to in this article as the IRA. The IRA...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]This is the last of our three-part article series outlining some of the most important incentives available to those interested in investing in solar energy. In this article, we’ll outline the steps and qualifications required...
This is the second in our three-part article series outlining some of the most important incentives available to those interested in producing or investing in solar energy. In this article, we’ll cover how small business owners and non-profit organizations can take...
For the past decade, solar power has transitioned from a futuristic vision to the lowest cost source of new electricity worldwide. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have become a smart financial choice and a good investment for governments, businesses, and homeowners...
By Jeremy Kalin and Todd Taylor In an all too rare show of bipartisanship, especially on energy issues, U.S. House of Representatives members Mike Doyle, D-Pa., Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla. and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore and Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Susan...
