Tax policy for shared energy storage power station projects

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6 FAQs about Tax policy for shared energy storage power station projects

How has the energy storage industry progressed in 2024 & 2025?

The energy storage industry has continued to progress over the course of 2024 and into 2025, buoyed in significant part by the federal income tax benefits in the form of tax credits enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

Are IRA tax benefits a viable option for energy storage facilities?

While the vitality of the IRA tax benefits in their current form is currently subject to uncertainty given the results of the 2024 federal general election, the existing market practice for financing energy storage facilities since the IRA's passage continues to evolve in reaction to the act's new requirements and opportunities.

What regulatory guidance has the government released on energy storage?

Of particular importance to the energy storage industry, the government has released final regulatory guidance for the ITC (both Section 48 and 48E of the Code), prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements, and transferability and direct payment, as well as other guidance on the energy community and domestic content tax credit “adders.”

Is a stand-alone energy storage a qualified person?

Notably, no NAICS code describes stand-alone energy storage, and there is no published guidance on whether a stand-alone BESS could be a qualified person. Stand-alone BESS is subject to property tax. Texas offers an incentive program referred to as chapter 312 to attract new capital investment that has benefitted renewable development.

What are the final energy regulations?

The final regulations mostly adopt the definitions of energy property included in the proposed regulations with some clarifications and changes, notably to qualified biogas property, hydrogen energy storage property, and thermal energy storage property. Read a KPMG report (December 4, 2023) on the proposed regulations.

What are co-located solar and storage projects?

Co-located solar and storage projects usually feature a mix of the fixed and variable revenue sources, which continue to evolve as changes occur in regional energy regulations and markets.

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