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...
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Elective Payment aka “Direct Pay” for Tax-Exempt Entities: Implementing Section 6417 for Clean Energy Projects
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...
Can Individuals Offset Their Federal Taxes through the Solar Investment Tax Credit?
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%...
Low-Income Bonus Credits for Energy Projects under the Inflation Reduction Act
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...
How to Better Understand and Benefit from Solar Tax Incentives – Part 3: Investing in Solar Tax Credits
[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...
How to Better Understand and Benefit from Solar Tax Incentives – Part 2:
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...
How to Better Understand and Benefit from Solar Tax Incentives – Part 1: The Solar Income Tax Credit and How It Can Help Residential and Commercial Property Owners
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...






