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Commercial Solar Consulting
Commercial Solar Consulting Services
Clean Energy Help (CEH) guides businesses, schools, HOAs, and commercial property owners through the complex incentives, compliance requirements, and financing opportunities available for solar energy projects under Federal Programs. Our consulting services ensure projects are designed, financed, and executed to maximize tax benefits, minimize risk, and achieve long-term energy savings.
Our Services
1. Section 48E – Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
- Support with maximizing tax incentives for renewable energy projects, including solar, battery storage, geothermal,
- Documentation of Safe Harbor to comply with deadlines on Placed in Service and FEOC Requirements.
- Project evaluation and cost segregation into eligible and ineligible technologies
2. Elective Payment (Direct Pay)
- Assistance with IRS Pre-Filing Registration process.
- Strategic support for tax-exempt organizations (schools, nonprofits, municipalities) to receive direct cash payments in lieu of tax credits.
- Compliance checklists to ensure timely filings and IRS approval.
3. Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) Requirements
- Clear guidance on Department of Labor standards for construction wages and apprenticeship hours.
- Support in creating contractor agreements, compliance documentation, and recordkeeping.
- Risk management to safeguard full tax credit value.
4. Domestic Content Bonus Credit
- Evaluation of solar modules, inverters, and structural components to qualify for the 10% bonus.
- Supply chain review and sourcing strategies to ensure compliance with Treasury and DOE guidelines.
- Documentation and certification support for IRS claims.
5. Energy Community Bonus Credits
- Geographic analysis to determine eligibility in brownfield sites, coal closure zones, or qualifying Energy Communities.
- Mapping services and documentation to confirm eligibility.
- Integration of Energy Community bonus credits with other available incentives.
6. Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) Compliance
- Review of project supply chain to confirm compliance with FEOC restrictions.
- Vendor vetting to avoid disqualified manufacturers (linked to China, Russia, North Korea, Iran).
- Long-term compliance planning as new rules take effect.
7. Commercial Financing & Funding Strategies
- Guidance on tax equity partnerships, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and lease structures.
- Support for traditional commercial loans, green bonds, and energy-as-a-service models.
- Assistance with stacking federal, state, and utility incentives to optimize project ROI.
Why Work With CEH?
- We simplify complex regulations into clear action plans.
- We help clients capture maximum value from federal incentives.
- We reduce compliance risks and streamline project financing.