Webinar: Energy Tax Incentives in 2026: Key Deadlines and Filing Traps CPAs Must Avoid

Energy tax incentives are appearing in more client filings than ever. In 2026, the biggest risks for CPAs are no longer eligibility questions, but missed deadlines, timing errors, and unsupported assumptions made under filing pressure. This webinar is led by David Diaz, Chief Strategy Officer at Walker Blue, and John Robinson, Executive Director, Residential Energy … Read more

Attending: AESP 2026 Conference, Feb 23 – 26

Walker Blue will be attending the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP) 2026 Conference in San Diego, February 23-26. About the event: The AESP Annual Conference is the premier annual gathering for energy professionals shaping the future of clean energy, demand-side management, and utility-driven customer programs. Hosted by the Association of Energy Services Professionals (AESP), … Read more

Walker Blue Awarded State of Utah Cooperative Contract for Clean Energy Tax Credit Consulting

Boca Raton, FL – Walker Blue, LLC has been awarded a State of Utah Cooperative Contract to provide Tax Consulting for Clean Energy Tax Credits to state agencies and eligible public entities The contract is effective March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2038, and establishes Walker Blue as an approved provider of federal clean energy … Read more

Navigating Prohibited Foreign Entity Restrictions in Clean Energy Tax Credits: An Analysis of IRS Notice 2026-15

Executive Summary The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, which is commonly known as OBBBA and was enacted on July 4, 2025, introduced significant restrictions on clean energy tax credits under Internal Revenue Code Sections 45X, 45Y, and 48E to limit involvement from Prohibited Foreign Entities, or PFEs. IRS Notice 2026-15 provides interim guidance on these … Read more

Attending: NAHRO 2026 Washington Conference, March 9-11

Walker Blue will be attending the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) 2026 Washington Conference in Washington, DC, March 9 – 11. About the event: NAHRO’s 2026 Washington Conference brings together housing and community development leaders from across the country, providing regulatory and policy updates, advocacy training, and national housing priorities to equip … Read more

Project Labor Agreements in the Context of Section 48 and 48E Investment Tax Credits: Enhancing Compliance with Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements

Executive Summary The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 has significantly expanded tax incentives for clean energy projects through enhancements to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under Sections 48 and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code. A key feature of these incentives is the opportunity for taxpayers to claim a fivefold increase in the credit … Read more

2025 NREL Geothermal Market Report: Key Insights for Owners, Developers, and Engineers

As we kick off 2026, the clean energy landscape is heating up—literally. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) just dropped their 2025 U.S. Geothermal Market Report, and it’s packed with data confirming what we’ve been seeing on the ground: geothermal energy has one of the strongest long-term runways in renewables. But success hinges on smart … Read more

Case Study: Franklin County, Arkansas, Solar Project Qualifies for $188K ITC

Project Overview Franklin County Government developed a solar photovoltaic project at 1027 Marts Drive in Ozark, Arkansas. The project consists of a 292 kW AC solar ground mount PV system installed on county-owned property and placed in service in March 2024. Walker Blue was engaged to perform a full Investment Tax Credit (ITC) certification and … Read more

Exhibiting: Green Schools Conference, Feb 17 – 19

Walker Blue will be exhibiting at the Green Schools Conference (GSC) on February 17th – 19th, in San Diego, CA. About the event: Each year, the GSC brings together a national community of educators, school leaders, designers and advocates committed to whole-school sustainability. From inspiring sessions and expert panels to meaningful networking opportunities, the GSC … Read more

Provisions in the Section 48 and 48E Investment Tax Credits: Navigating Domestic Content Requirements for Elective Pay

Executive Summary The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 introduced transformative incentives for clean energy investments, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under Sections 48 and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code. A key feature is the elective payment option, commonly known as “direct pay,” which allows certain entities—such as tax-exempt organizations, governments, and tribal … Read more

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