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- Tax Credit
IRA Statuatory Location:
13702
Tax Code Location:
26 U.S. Code § 48E
New or Modified Provision:
New
Eligible Recipients:
Zero GHG electricity generators; Energy Storage
Tribal Eligibility:
Yes
Bureau/Office
Funded by:
U.S. Department of Treasury
Description
Provides a technology-neutral tax credit for investment in facilities that generate clean electricity. Replaces the investment tax credit for facilities generating electricity from renewable sources (extended in Section 13102 through 2024).
Direct Pay Eligibility:
Yes, for tax-exempt organizations; states; political subdivisions; the Tennessee Valley Authority; Indian Tribal governments; Alaska Native Corporations; and rural electricity co-ops.
Transferability:
Yes
Stackability:
Credit reduced for tax-exempt bonds with similar rules as section 45(b)(3). Cannot claim both the §48E ITC and the § 45Y PTC for the same facility.
Energy Community Bonus:
Yes
Relevant Announcements
Related Resources
Additional information is available on the Resources page.Key Details
Period of Availability
Facilities placed in service after 12/31/24. Phase-out starts the later of (a) 2032 or (b) when U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from electricity are 25% of 2022 emissions or lower.
Tax Mechanism:
Investment tax credit
Base Credit Amount:
6% of qualified investment (basis)
Bonus Credit Amount:
Credit is increased by 5 times for facilities meeting prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements. Initial guidance on the labor provisions is available here. Credit is increased by up to 10 percentage points for facilities meeting certain domestic content requirements for steel, iron, and manufactured products. Credit is increased by up to 10 percentage points if located in an energy community.