Webinar
Inflation Reduction Act: what higher education institutions need to know now
Nov 17, 2022 · Authored by Larry Mohr, Gideon Gradman, Karen Gries
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA or Act) is the largest energy incentive legislative effort in U.S. history and provides unique yet complex opportunities for colleges and universities. For the first time, these institutions, as well as other not-for-profit organizations, can obtain tax credit funding through direct payments or tax credit transfers from the federal government for qualifying clean energy or efficiency projects. These tax credits can total as much as 50% or more of the qualifying project costs. The IRA also includes direct loan and grant funding for various clean energy projects. Early planning is critical to leverage the Act to its fullest potential and support your institution’s qualifying projects.
Don’t let this timely opportunity sail away! In this webinar, Baker Tilly’s tax and project finance specialists explore how higher education institutions and not-for-profits can benefit from the IRA.
Key takeaways
After watching this webinar, you will be able to:
- Recognize the impact that the IRA has on higher education institutions and not-for-profit organizations
- Navigate the different technology and project types eligible under the Act
- Identify steps to discover what credits your institution’s project(s) qualify for
- Determine actions to effectively apply for and obtain eligible credits to fund your project(s)
Presenters and subject matter specialists
- Larry Mohr, CPA, MBT, Tax Principal, Higher Education
- Gideon Gradman, Managing Director, Energy & Infrastructure Group, Baker Tilly Capital
- Karen Gries, CPA, Exempt Tax Services Director, Higher Education
Questions to discover if your institution is eligible for IRA incentives
- Is your institution considering a new construction project or renovations where you may be changing the use, consumption, efficiency or storage of energy on campus?
- Are there deferred maintenance projects being contemplated?
- Does your institution have an environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy driving future capital investments?
- Is your institution planning or currently executing a project to enhance heat or carbon capture, utilize wind, solar or hydro power or harness biogas to make heat, electricity or a transportation fuel?
- Is your institution updating its transportation to electric vehicles (EV) or considering adding EV charging stations?
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