Tax incentives for energy storage projects
Energy storage installations that begin construction after Dec. 31, 2024, will be entitled to credits under the technology-neutral ITC under new Section 48E (discussed below). The base ITC rate for energy storage projects is 6% and the bonus rate is 30%.
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6 FAQs about [Tax incentives for energy storage projects]
What tax credits are available for energy projects in low-income communities?
In addition to the bonus for the Investment Tax Credit for projects in low-income communities, the Inflation Reduction Act: Provides a bonus credit of up to 10 percentage points for qualifying clean energy investments in energy communities.
Will tax credits boost solar energy projects in urban areas?
Industry Insight from Reuters Events, a part of Thomson Reuters. Tax credits in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act will accelerate storage installations near urban areas and offer greater revenue potential for projects coupled with solar, industry experts said.
Do energy storage projects qualify for a bonus rate?
Energy storage projects (i) not in service prior to Jan. 1, 2022, and (ii) on which construction begins prior to Jan. 29, 2023 (60 days after the IRS issued Notice 2022-61), qualify for the bonus rate regardless of compliance with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.
Are energy storage projects eligible for a refundable ITC?
Energy storage projects owned by taxable entities are not eligible for a refundable ITC, but instead can take advantage of the new transferability rules. The IRA added a provision to permit project owners (other than tax-exempt entities) to make an election to transfer the ITC to an unrelated third party.
Is energy storage eligible for the IRA ITC?
Standalone energy storage is not eligible for this credit, but energy storage installed in connection with wind and solar projects may be eligible. In addition to all the changes for the ITC, the IRA also revised the Section 25D credit homeowners use for residential energy storage projects, such as batteries.
What is the ITC rate for energy storage projects?
Energy storage installations that begin construction after Dec. 31, 2024, will be entitled to credits under the technology-neutral ITC under new Section 48E (discussed below). The base ITC rate for energy storage projects is 6% and the bonus rate is 30%.
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