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4 FAQs about For wind and solar depositors

Can wind and solar companies claim federal tax breaks?

Joe Buglewicz for The New York Times The Internal Revenue Service on Friday issued new rules that would restrict the ability of wind and solar companies to claim federal tax breaks, a move that could hinder a number of renewable energy projects under development.

What is the new tax guidance for wind & solar power?

The new tax guidance has its origins in the debate earlier this year over Mr. Trump's domestic policy legislation. While nearly all Republicans voted to end Biden-era tax credits for wind and solar power as part of that bill, some senators successfully pushed for a slightly slower phaseout of the credits in order to limit industry disruption.

Why did Trump impose an executive order on wind & solar projects?

To assuage those concerns, Mr. Trump issued an executive order shortly after the bill passed, directing the Treasury Department to limit the ability of wind and solar projects to qualify for the fast-disappearing tax credits. Trump administration plans a shake-up at ICE to speed deportations.

How will the removal of federal subsidies affect wind and solar energy?

The removal of federal subsidies means that the amounts of new wind energy and solar energy added in the United States over the next five years are expected to be 50 percent lower and 23 percent lower than previously projected, according to BloombergNEF.