Impact of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” on Clean Energy and Corporate Tax with Keith Martin

Key takeaways from the session: 

• Short-term clarity on the ability to transfer tax credits: Repeals were not retroactive, and will give the market stability to move forward on near-term transactions. We expect an uptick in buyer activity for 2025.
• The Senate historically moderates changes proposed by the House: However, four House Republicans declined to support the bill on May 16, and have demanded additional IRA rollbacks.
• The clean energy industry will be focused on clarifying FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) restrictions, and extending transferability:
  • The proposed FEOC restrictions will be almost impossible to administer, and their complexity will slow clean energy deployment. The Senate is expected to simplify the rules.
  • Clean energy developers will rush to start construction to secure FEOC exemption, and preserve ability to transfer credits.