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6 FAQs about [Provide power storage equipment tax]
What are the proposed energy storage regulations?
Energy Storage. The proposed regulations would retain the Code’s broad approach to defining new ITC-eligible energy storage property but would include a nonexclusive list of qualifying technologies.
What equipment qualifies as energy storage technology?
The Proposed Regulations provide specific examples of equipment that qualifies as “energy storage technology,” such as electrochemical batteries, ultracapacitors, physical storage such as pumped storage hydropower, compressed air storage, flywheels and reversible fuel cells.
When are qualified facilities and energy storage technology placed in service?
The proposed regulations provide that qualified facilities and energy storage technology are placed in service in the earlier of the tax year that (1) the depreciation period for the property begins or (2) the property is placed in a condition or state of readiness and availability to produce electricity.
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).
What is the ITC rate for energy storage projects?
Energy storage installations that begin construction after Dec. 31, 2024, will be entitled to credits under the technology-neutral ITC under new Section 48E (discussed below). The base ITC rate for energy storage projects is 6% and the bonus rate is 30%.
Are energy storage projects exempt from prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements?
Two exemptions from the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements exist: Smaller-scale energy storage projects (under 1MW of storage capacity) qualify for the 30% bonus rate regardless of compliance with the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.