PWA Compliance – Walker Blue

Navigating Apprenticeship Requirements Under the Inflation Reduction Act: Compliance, Penalties, and Remedies

August 21, 2025 by Julie Chesna

Executive Summary The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 introduced prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements to qualify for enhanced tax credits and deductions in clean energy and other qualifying projects. These requirements aim to promote skilled labor development while ensuring fair compensation. This white paper focuses on the three key apprenticeship requirements—Apprenticeship Labor Hour … Read more

Davis-Bacon and PWA Compliance: How to Reduce Risk and Offload the Compliance Burden on Public and Energy Projects

August 14, 2025July 15, 2025 by Elspeth Curtis

Introduction If you’re a contractor, ESCO, developer, CPA, fund manager, or REIT involved in energy or infrastructure projects, it’s time to get serious about Davis-Bacon and Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) compliance. With enhanced tax incentives and strict labor mandates tied to both construction and federal financing, proving you’ve met these requirements isn’t optional; it’s … Read more

Ready for the first step?

Contact Walker Blue Today