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US Treasury Tightens Wind, Solar Tax Credit Rules
8/19/2025
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- The US Treasury has revised eligibility rules for wind and solar tax credits, removing the 5% safe harbor for large projects.
- Developers must now show on-site work and complete projects within four years to qualify.
- Industry groups express concerns that these changes may impede clean energy growth and raise costs.
- The guidance reflects a broader initiative by the Trump administration affecting renewable energy projects.
