Webinar: What Design Engineers Need to Know About the Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

January 22, 2026 – 2 PM EST REGISTER The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) has become one of the most valuable incentives driving energy efficiency and renewable energy projects under the Inflation Reduction Act, but many design engineers aren’t aware of how their work directly affects a project’s eligibility and credit value. Join Walker Blue for … Read more

Case Study: Michigan School District Solar Project, ITC – Direct Pay

Walker Blue partnered with a Michigan school district to certify and maximize the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for a solar energy project at a middle school. This initiative demonstrates how public institutions can leverage federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act to reduce energy costs, promote environmental stewardship, and enhance educational opportunities in STEM fields. … Read more

Webinar: Cutting Operating Costs with Federal Energy Tax Incentives

How to get started This webinar explains how Elective Pay under the Inflation Reduction Act—maintained through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), gives government and nonprofit organizations a time-limited opportunity to convert federal energy tax credits into cash payments. Learn how these funds can directly support facility upgrades, reduce operating expenses, and advance energy … Read more

Understanding the Apprenticeship Requirements for Energy Tax Incentives

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) requirements across major federal energy tax incentives, including the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Production Tax Credit (PTC), and §179D deduction.These standards are now a key part of qualifying for the full credit value—typically multiplying the base incentive by five for projects that meet both … Read more

Speaking & Exhibiting: EBA 2026 Annual Conference, Feb 9-12

Walker Blue will be speaking and exhibiting at the 2026 EBA 2026 Annual Conference, Feb 9-12 in San Diego, CA. Walker Blue, LLC is a national energy engineering and tax incentive firm focused on §179D certifications and Investment and Production Tax Credits, with full support for prevailing wage and domestic content compliance. We also provide … Read more

Sponsoring: NAESCO New Orleans Regional Meeting, Feb 11

Walker Blue will be a sponsor of NAESCO’s New Orleans Regional Meeting on February 11th in New Orleans, LA. About the Event: The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) is the leading advocacy and accreditation organization for Energy Service Companies dedicated to modernizing America’s building infrastructure. Regional meetings are member-only strategy meetings that focus … Read more

2026 Inflation Adjustment Raises §179D Deduction to $1.19 per Square Foot ($5.94 with PWA)

The IRS has released Revenue Procedure 2025-32, which includes the 2026 inflation adjustments for a wide range of tax provisions, including the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (§179D). For projects placed in service during taxable years beginning in 2026, the maximum allowable deduction under §179D has increased to reflect inflation. Updated §179D Deduction Values According … Read more

Establishing the Beginning of Construction for Small-Scale Solar Projects: Leveraging the 5% Safe Harbor Under IRS Notice 2025-42

Executive Summary The enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, 2025, has introduced stringent deadlines for qualifying for the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 48E, particularly for solar energy projects. To secure the full 30% credit, project owners must ensure that construction begins … Read more

Aggregation of Multiple Solar Energy Properties Under the Investment Tax Credit: Implications for Common Owners

Executive Summary The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) under Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code provides significant incentives for solar energy development, including a base credit and bonus adders for meeting criteria such as prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements, domestic content, and location in energy communities. A key consideration for developers and owners is … Read more

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