Treasury issues guidance for solar, wind ‘start of construction’ tax credit rules
The rules for safe harboring clean energy tax credits are “not as bad as rumored” but uncertainty remains on qualification requirements.
Crayhill introduces combined tax equity, development financing for renewable energy projects
The asset management firm launched the bridge lending program for pre-construction financing of solar, wind and energy storage projects.
U.S. could lose 60 GW of solar if Trump’s “start of construction” rules tighten
Clean Energy Associates forecasts a significant drop in solar installations if the Department of Treasury strictly enforces an executive order from the White House related to timelines for tax credit eligibility.
Solar developer announces job cuts after sped-up ITC phaseout
Renewable-energy development company formed from a unit of the former Borrego Solar outlines a strong financial foundation but also job curtailments needed to preserve financial strength.
Solar installer websites respond quickly to attract business before the end-of-year deadline
In a review of 75 different installer websites across 10 different states, pv magazine USA found some quick responses to the repeal of the tax credit, meant to generate a sense of urgency to sign solar contracts.
What utility-scale solar project developers should know about One Big Beautiful Bill
Developers will need to navigate expiring tax credits, stricter “safe harbor” rules and foreign content restrictions.
Navigating FEOC restrictions on energy projects
Foreign entity of concern (FEOC) rules deny tax credits for projects that exceed using certain thresholds of Chinese products.
Trump executive order adds harsher cuts to solar and wind tax credits
The order tightens the deadline for project tax credit eligibility and orders the Treasury to apply enhanced Foreign Entity of Concern restrictions to imports.
Senator to propose amendment that extends residential solar tax credit
Sen. Hickenlooper is expected to ask for a one-year extension, sunsetting the 25D tax credit after 2026.
U.S. energy storage market sees record growth in Q1 2025
The Wood Mackenzie/American Clean Power U.S. Energy Storage Monitor forecasts 15.2 GW/48.7 GWh of capacity will be added in 2025 across all sectors.
