June 18, 2025
This article outlines the original IRA phase-out schedule for PTC and ITC incentives for solar, wind, and BESS projects, and compares it to the changes proposed in the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the latest Senate Finance Committee proposal.
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June 18, 2025
On June 16, 2025, the Senate Finance Committee (SFC) released its Reconciliation Legislative Text, proposing major updates to existing clean energy tax policy and revising key elements of the House-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA). This blog post summarizes each of the SFC’s proposed changes section by section, with the heaviest focus on proposed changes to ITCs & PTCs for Wind and Solar.
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June 16, 2025
This comprehensive guide outlines how prevailing wage rules apply to clean energy projects receiving incentives through NYSERDA’s three major programs: the NY-Sun Solar PV Incentive Program, the Energy Storage Incentive Program, and the Large-Scale Renewables (LSR) Program. Learn which solar, storage, and utility-scale renewable energy projects are subject to prevailing wage requirements, how regional block structures affect compliance, and what steps contractors must take to stay eligible for incentive payments. Whether you're a developer, EPC, or installer, this resource provides the latest compliance guidance for NYSERDA-backed projects across New York State.
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June 16, 2025
This guide breaks down prevailing wage requirements under the Massachusetts SMART Program — a declining block solar incentive program. Any project over $1,000 in total value that receives SMART incentives must comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage rules. Learn how to navigate key compliance steps, including proper wage determinations, certified payroll reporting, apprentice requirements, and worksite postings. The article also covers enforcement risks and penalties for non-compliance as outlined by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division. Designed for developers, contractors, and EPCs, this post offers a practical overview of prevailing wage compliance for SMART projects in Massachusetts.
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June 13, 2025
Learn how prevailing wage requirements apply under the Illinois Shines Program, one of the state’s leading solar incentive initiatives. This guide breaks down REC pricing, project block categories (including Distributed Generation and Community Solar), and key compliance steps mandated by the Illinois Power Agency (IPA) Act and the Prevailing Wage Act. Understand which solar projects are exempt from prevailing wage rules, how to remain compliant, and where to find official resources, including certified payroll guidance. Whether you're a solar developer, EPC, or installer, this article provides everything you need to navigate Illinois Shines prevailing wage compliance in 2025 and beyond.
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June 13, 2025
California’s SURGE Act (AB 2143) significantly changes prevailing wage compliance for distributed energy projects participating in net metering or net billing. This guide explains which projects are affected, outlines utility-specific tariff codes (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E), highlights key exemptions, and provides step-by-step compliance requirements issued by the CPUC.
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