Can District and Campus Geothermal Projects Qualify for the Federal ITC?

Campus geothermal energy system showing underground heat exchange loops serving multiple educational buildings, illustrating how district and campus geothermal projects can support sustainability goals and potentially qualify for federal clean energy tax incentives.

Yes, geothermal systems serving district energy networks, campuses, and central plants may qualify for the federal Investment Tax Credit, and the runway is longer than most owners assume. While solar and wind face compressed construction-start timing under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21, enacted July 4, 2025), geothermal heat pump property retained eligibility … Read more

Energy Tax Incentive News: June 17, 2025

Company Update: Blue Energy Group and Walker Reid Strategies will be merging. Communications will represent both companies during the transition. Read the official announcement UPDATES The Senate Finance Committee released its draft of The One Big Beautiful Bill on June 16th. The bill differs greatly from the version that passed the House. Key energy-related provisions include: … Read more

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Update

Beautiful Bill Update

UPDATES On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee released its budget reconciliation bill titled “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” This bill proposes several broad changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including the rollback or phase-out of several clean energy incentives introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Key energy-related provisions include: Section … Read more

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