Us heavy field energy storage subsidy

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.

Which energy storage technology qualifies for section 48E?

Any energy storage technology that qualifies under Section 48 also will qualify under Section 48E; this is a different standard than emission-based measurement for generation, which requires zero or net-negative carbon emissions.

Are energy storage installations eligible for ITC?

Energy storage installations that are placed in service after Dec. 31, 2022, and begin construction prior to Jan. 1, 2025, are entitled to the existing ITC under Section 48 (a).

Which government agencies report on federal energy subsidies?

Along with EIA, the Congressional Research Service (CRS), the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) also issue occasional reports on the scope and nature of federal energy subsidies that mainly or exclusively focus on data. Recent CRS, CBO, and GAO reports include: Congressional Budget Office.

What are the different types of energy storage policy?

Approximately 16 states have adopted some form of energy storage policy, which broadly fall into the following categories: procurement targets, regulatory adaption, demonstration programs, financial incentives, and consumer protections. Below we give an overview of each of these energy storage policy categories.