Energy Tax Incentive News – What You Need To Know
Company Update: Blue Energy Group and Walker Reid Strategies will be merging. Read the official announcement UPDATES This week the House passed its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” and it includes major cuts to clean energy tax incentives. Most notably, the bill proposes to eliminate Section 48E, a key credit for clean electricity […]
Walker Blue: Press Release
Walker Reid Strategies and Blue Energy Group Will Merge to Form Walker Blue, LLC Merger will create one of the nation’s largest energy tax incentive and engineering firms, expanding capabilities to meet growing market demand Boca Raton, FL and Louisville, KY — Walker Reid Strategies and Blue Energy Group, two nationally recognized leaders in energy […]
The Pitfalls of Success-Based Fees in Energy Tax Incentives (179D & 45L)
By David Diaz, Managing Partner at Walker Reid Strategies Let’s talk about something that’s been bothering me in the energy tax incentive space: success-based fees. If you’re a building owner, tax professional, or a designer/ESCO working on tax-exempt buildings, you need to hear this. Success-based fees in the §179D deduction process are, in my opinion, […]
IRS Releases New Practice Unit on IRC 179D Deduction: Why Expert Guidance is Key to Compliance
On February 27, 2025, the IRS Large Business and International (LB&I) division released a comprehensive Practice Unit on the IRC 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction. This document—aimed at IRS examiners—serves as both a training tool and procedural guide for audits and claims involving 179D deductions. While not official law, these Practice Units offer a […]
