It has been a busy and exciting start to 2026 at Clean Energy Help! We helped a flurry of commercial solar projects document Safe Harbor before the end of December to avoid FEOC compliance requirements and are now helping businesses and municipalities navigate the new regulations that came through One, Big, Beautiful Bill. We also are thrilled to add a new member to the team – Miguel Maysonet III! In this newsletter, we provide guidance on the 2026 commercial solar landscape, highlight the work that we’ve done with the City of St. Petersburg, showcase a recent Tampa Bay Times editorial by our President, Caleb Quaid, and introduce Miguel! Enjoy!
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Commercial Solar Tax Credits in 2026:
FEOC, Safe Harbor, Domestic Content, and Direct Pay
If you’re considering a commercial solar or storage project in 2026, things have changed. With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, solar projects now must meet Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) compliance to be eligible for tax credits. The days of “install solar, claim credit later” are over. The projects that succeed in 2026 will be those that treat compliance as part of project design.
Organizations that approach solar with an integrated tax, procurement, and compliance strategy will capture maximum federal support while minimizing risk.
If you are evaluating a 2026 commercial solar project and want clarity on FEOC screening, domestic content modeling, safe harbor timing, or elective payment strategy, check out this article and reach out to Clean Energy Help to set the strategy.
Media Spotlight
Tampa Bay Times
We are highlighting a timely opinion piece co-written by Caleb Quaid and Tara Hubbard that appeared in the Tampa Bay Times. The Article highlights Florida’s rising energy demand and the renewed federal interest in offshore drilling. The article responds to recent utility requests for customers to reduce peak morning power use, underscoring growing strain on the grid and the need for a long-term strategy.
Tara and Caleb argue that rejecting offshore drilling is only part of the equation. Florida’s coastal economy, tourism industry, fisheries, and marine transportation sectors depend on clean water and healthy shorelines. Protecting them requires more than opposition. It requires a practical energy roadmap.
The article outlines a three-part framework for leadership: expanding resilient clean energy infrastructure, prioritizing cost-stable investments like solar, storage, and geothermal, and deploying distributed energy systems that strengthen local grid security. The central message is clear. Florida does not have to choose between economic growth and environmental protection. A disciplined clean energy strategy can deliver both.
Project Spotlight
Tampa Bay Times
Alongside nonprofit organization IDEAS For Us, Clean Energy Help supported the City of St. Petersburg in a six-month engagement to develop an Energy Investment Roadmap that outlines the path towards the City’s clean energy goals under their Integrated Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP).
The roadmap outlines where the City of St. Pete can make investments into solar, storage, and energy efficiency projects that will reduce the city’s energy costs. We also provided the city guidance on programs that can spur private investment with high leverage public funds.
The project culminated in three community meetings in February, where the city received feedback on the ISAP and we shared the results of our work.
We look forward to continuing to work with the City of St. Pete and IDEAS For Us to bring the roadmap to life in the coming years!
Meet the New Leadership
Miguel Maysonet III, MBA | Project Coordinator
Welcome, Miguel! We are thrilled to announce a new role to our growing company and to welcome Miguel Maysonet III as our Project Coordinator!
In his role, Miguel will support our clean energy projects, ensuring that as we grow, we can prioritize excellence in our client experience.
Miguel is a graduate of the Patel College of Global Sustainability and earned his second Masters degree this past December. His academic credentials, professional network, and forward-thinking mindset position him to play a meaningful role in supporting project delivery and advancing our clean energy initiatives.