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IRS Commence Construction Guidance
Beginning of Construction for the Investment Tax Credit under Section 48. Click above to read the full guidance.
SEIA: IRS Investment Tax Credit Guidance Will Help Solar Projects Take Off
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released guidance establishing when construction starts for solar projects under tax law, allowing developers to invest with confidence in new solar projects.
Investment Tax Credit for Energy Storage
Energy storage systems are being deployed with residential, commercial and utility applications, helping all generation sources connected to the grid become more efficient and cost-competitive. Encompassing a multitude of technologies, including chemical batteries, thermal, and pumped hydro, energy storage stores excess energy and converts it back to electricity when most needed. This inherent flexibility is critical to building a resilient, reliable and sustainable electrical grid.
Solar Means Business 2017
Tracking Corporate Solar Adoption in the U.S.
Ahead of Tax Day, SEIA Reminds Consumers of Eligible Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With April 15 quickly approaching, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is reminding eligible solar consumers to claim the 30 percent Investment Tax Credit (ITC) on their federal tax returns and urging them to take care when seeking professional tax advice. Consumers who purchased a solar system and installed it on their home in 2017 may be able to claim a 30 percent federal income tax credit under Section 25D of the internal revenue code. Commercial entities are eligible to claim a credit under Section 48 of the code.
SEIA Announces Release of Two Documents to Open Commercial & Industrial Solar
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced today the release of two documents designed to spur investment in commercial solar projects. The first document is a contract that combines the benefits of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) to provide customers with a valuable new financing option.
Solar Energy & Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
Solar energy offers commercial real estate (CRE) property owners and managers an exceptional opportunity to boost cash flow by reducing utility expenditures, increasing rents, and increasing common areas maintenance (CAM) reimbursements. Installing a solar photovoltaic (PV) array also fosters closer connections with tenants and their client bases, facilitates lease extensions, and enables a sustainable footprint.
SEIA Thanks Members of Congress for Preserving Critical Solar ITC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With Congress scheduled to vote on the tax bill later this week, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) released the following statement from president and CEO, Abigail Ross Hopper:
Final Version of Tax Bill Keeps ITC Intact, Allowing for Strong Solar Growth to Continue
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, following aggressive advocacy efforts by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to ensure the continued growth of the U.S. solar industry, Congress reached an agreement on comprehensive tax reform legislation. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, SEIA’s president and CEO:
SEIA's Model C&I PPA - Lowering Transaction Costs to Open the Small-Medium C&I Sector
SEIA's C&I Working Group recently issued a new model power purchase agreement (PPA).