Under 30 Days Until the Solar Safe Harbor Deadline: Are Your Projects Ready?
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Description
With less than one month remaining until the July 4, 2026, beginning-of-construction deadline, developers, EPCs, ESCOs, municipalities, school districts, colleges, and project owners are facing critical decisions that could determine their eligibility for future Investment Tax Credits under IRC Section 48E.
Join Walker Blue's renewable energy tax incentive team as Josh Howes, CEO, and John Kapral, Senior Director of Renewable Energy Tax Incentives & Credits, discuss the practical steps organizations should be taking right now to establish Beginning of Construction through either the 5% Safe Harbor method or Physical Work of a Significant Nature.
Topics will include:
• What must occur before July 4, 2026 to establish Beginning of Construction
• Differences between the 5% Safe Harbor and Physical Work methods
• Documentation requirements and audit defense strategies
• Treatment of milestone payments, equipment procurement, and manufactured components
• Safe harboring custom-manufactured equipment and project-specific materials
• Common mistakes we are seeing in the market today
• FEOC and Domestic Content considerations
• Real-world examples and questions currently being raised by EPCs, ESCOs, developers, and project owners
• What investors, lenders, accountants, and tax advisors are expecting to see Whether you are actively developing solar projects or advising project owners, this webinar will provide practical guidance on actions that should be taken immediately before the deadline arrives.