A closer look at two remaining financial tools

摘要

There is little doubt that the production tax credit increases wind-project development. The PTC and other tax credits have made the U.S. wind industry the leader in renewable energy. Unfortunately the incentives weren't renewed this year. But there is good news: owners and developers can take advantage of other incentives that also promote industry growth. The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory discussed few notable federal tax incentives in a recent report that explains accelerated tax depreciation and renewable-energy loan guarantees.