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Inflation Reduction Act Guidance: IRS and Treasury Release Final Regulations on the New Tech-Neutral Clean Energy Tax Credits

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On January 15, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) and the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) published final regulations regarding the new “clean electricity production credit” under Internal Revenue Code...more

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Treasury and IRS Issue Final Regulations Implementing Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

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On January 3, 2025, the IRS and Treasury issued long-awaited final regulations (the “45V Final Regulations”) implementing the clean hydrogen production tax credit (the “45V Credit”) under Section 45V of the Internal Revenue...more

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Treasury Department, IRS Release Section 45Z Clean Fuel PTC Guidance

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS released initial guidance on Jan. 10, 2025, regarding the production tax credit (PTC) for clean fuels under Section 45Z of the Internal Revenue Code, as enacted by the Inflation...more

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Section 45V Tax Credit Implications for Nuclear & Clean Hydrogeny

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service newly released Section 45V hydrogen tax credit guidance now includes nuclear plants if certain criteria are met - unlocking up to $3/kg for clean...more

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Energy Tax Credits for a New World Part VI: Energy Community Bonus Credits

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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

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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — July 2024

Final Rules for Prevailing Wage & Registered Apprenticeships at Clean Energy Projects - The Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced final rules implementing the prevailing wage and...more

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Treasury Releases Proposed Regulations on Tech-Neutral PTC and ITC

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On May 29, 2024, the Treasury Department (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued proposed regulations (REG-119283-23) (the “proposed regulations”) regarding the clean electricity production...more

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DOE and IRS Set to Open Second and Potentially Final Round of Section 48C Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Applications

On April 29, 2024, pursuant to Notice 2024-36, the Department of Energy (DOE) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that they plan to open the second, and potentially final, round of Section 48C(e) Qualifying Advanced...more

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IRS Releases 2024 Procedural Guidance for Solar and Wind Projects in Low Income Communities

Last week the Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Services (IRS) issued procedural guidance for the second year of the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program under Section 48(e) of the Internal Revenue Code...more

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The Inflation Reduction Act as a Mining Finance Alternative

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It has been a little over a year and a half since the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) promoted by the Biden Administration, and critical mineral producers and their investors are rushing to find ways to...more

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Takeaways from Treasury's proposed regulations on U.S. tax credits for clean hydrogen production

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The U.S. Treasury Department (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS) issued proposed regulations on December 22, 2023, providing initial guidance on the clean hydrogen tax credit under section 45V (the 45V...more

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IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits

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The IRS and the Treasury Department issued proposed regulations on December 26, 2023 (Proposed Regulations), providing guidance on the clean hydrogen production tax credit under Section 45V (Hydrogen PTC) and the investment...more

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IRS Proposes Helpful Rules for Energy Tax Credits

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On November 22, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service published proposed regulations concerning Sections 48, 6417, and 6418. These proposed rules would affect the conditions for claiming energy credits, the amount of energy...more

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October 19 – First Day to Submit Applications to the Low-Income Community Bonus Tax Credit Program

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The DOE Portal for submitting applications to the "Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program" for all four facility categories opens on October 19, 2023, at 9:00 am ET. All applications received by November 18 at midnight...more

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3 Developments That May Usher In A Nuclear Energy Revival

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Nuclear energy is experiencing a resurgence. As the world grapples with how best to address climate change, nuclear has found a seat at the table as a viable, zero-carbon energy source. While the appetite in the U.S. for...more

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What IRS’s Low-Income Adder Guidance Means For Renewables Projects

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”) breathed new life into the tax scheme for renewable energy projects, creating a new base tax credit with a series of adders that can significantly increase viability of projects...more

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Treasury Issues Final Regulations on Low-Income Communities Bonus

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On August 10, 2023, the Department of Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued final regulations (the “Final Regulations”)1 providing additional guidance to taxpayers on the “Low-Income...more

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Applications for Low-Income Communities Bonus Tax Credits to Open in Early Fall

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Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act created the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program. This program provides additional energy tax credits on top of the existing 30% investment tax credit. According to Section 48(e) of...more

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Field Guide to Clean Hydrogen

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Hydrogen is a key ingredient in any country’s future energy plans. In the United States, the hydrogen sector is on the launch pad, ready for lift-off. However, its trajectory hinges on a critical question: what criteria...more

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Treasury Department Announces Additional Guidance and Timetable to Allocate $4 Billion in Qualifying Advanced Energy Project...

The application cycle for the first round of credits will soon open. Treasury’s additional guidance clarifies what types of facilities may qualify for credits, the submission process and the selection criteria for evaluating...more

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New Guidance on Inflation Reduction Act Credit for Advanced Energy Projects

On May 31, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released Notice 2023-44 (the “Notice”), which provides additional information regarding the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Allocation Program under § 48C (e) of...more

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Advanced Energy Project Credit Concept Paper Applications Are Now Open

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In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). One of the most significant manufacturing incentives bolstered by the IRA is the Advanced Energy Project Credit (Section 48C), which received $10...more

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IRS Publishes Guidance on Section 48C Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit

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On May 31, 2023, the IRS released Notice 2023-44 (the “Notice”) providing additional guidance on the advanced energy project tax credit (Section 48C), effectively reintroduced by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”). ...more

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DOE and Treasury issue further guidance on investment tax credits for advanced energy projects (48C)

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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 extended the 48C tax credit program, initially enacted in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and provided an additional $10 billion in credit allocations. In this unusual...more

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Treasury Department Issues Guidance and Timeline to Allocate $4 Billion in Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credits

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On May 31, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released additional guidance on the implementation and administration of Internal Revenue Code §48C—The Qualifying Advanced Energy Project...more

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