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PF! E26: Understanding Safe Harbor Programs

Do you have a safe harbor plan before July 4th? Early planning can strengthen your project pipeline for years ahead.

by | Jun 3, 2026 | Building a Healthy Business (new), Podcasts, Power Forward!, Solar r.e.view

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With the July 4th deadline approaching, now is the time to review your safe harbor strategy. Safe harboring allows you to establish the beginning of construction and secure domestic content percentages without physically breaking ground on a project.
 
Planning ahead matters. Installers who do not safe harbor may face a harder time competing on projects after 2026 against companies that secured current tax credit benefits earlier. Understanding domestic content percentages, project thresholds, and qualification requirements now can help create more flexibility for the years ahead.
 
*We are not tax professionals. Consult your tax professional about safe harbor and other tax incentives.
 
 

Highlights From This Podcast:

00:50 Safe harbor overview and upcoming deadlines

02:05 What if you miss the deadline?

02:46 Understanding percentages and eligible expenditures

04:08 Demonstrating project construction start dates

06:14 How does the IRS define work of a significant nature?

08:24 Necessary documentation for safe harboring

09:17 Importance of interconnection and permitting

10:25 Key takeaways for solar installers to safe harbor projects

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