Navigating Solar and Energy Storage Incentives & Tax Rules for 2026

Safe Harbor to FEOC: Preparing Your Storage Projects for 2026 Compliance and Incentives

Hosted by: Energy Toolbase and The Washington National Tax Team

As the energy storage industry prepares for 2026, project developers and asset owners face a rapidly changing landscape of tax code requirements, domestic content rules, and incentive structures. In this session, Energy Toolbase and the Washington National Tax team unpacked the latest federal policy updates shaping how storage systems are purchased, deployed, and financed. Attendees gained practical insights into navigating new compliance expectations, maximizing ITC and PTC benefits, and structuring projects to align with evolving regulations and vendor requirements.

Things you’ll learn:

  • How evolving tax code and incentive structures will impact energy storage project economics in 2026 and beyond.
  • Key safe harboring strategies and how domestic content and prohibited foreign entity (PFE) rules affect procurement decisions.
  • Insights into prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under updated guidance.
  • The latest updates from the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” including 48E, bonus depreciation, and material assistance considerations.
  • Practical steps for planning, purchasing, and structuring projects to remain compliant while maximizing available credits.

It’s for you if you:

You’re a developer, asset owner, or partner preparing projects for upcoming compliance changes.
You want to better understand how domestic content and PFE rules influence hardware procurement.
You need clarity on safe harbor deadlines and how they align with your purchasing strategy.
You’re looking for actionable guidance to optimize project value under evolving ITC/PTC incentives.
You’re seeking insights from industry and tax experts on how to confidently plan for 2026.
You’re a developer, asset owner, or partner preparing projects for upcoming compliance changes.
You want to better understand how domestic content and PFE rules influence hardware procurement.
You need clarity on safe harbor deadlines and how they align with your purchasing strategy.
You’re looking for actionable guidance to optimize project value under evolving ITC/PTC incentives.
You’re seeking insights from industry and tax experts on how to confidently plan for 2026.

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