February 2009 Federal Stimulus Bill Summary by Solar Energy Industries Assoc. (SEIA)
Key Provisions Benefiting the Solar Energy Industry in H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The key provisions have been placed in categories to reflect how solar energy companies, their clients or the industry in general will benefit from and gain access to specific funding for solar projects.
- Federal
guidance pending: Agency guidance in the next 60 to 90 days; member alerts will be issued accordingly.
- Tax
code provision: Effective upon enactment unless noted otherwise; Solar Tax Manual will be updated.
- # Enhanced
funding for existing State programs: Federal funds will be directed to States for distribution. State agencies will provide access to funds.
- Agency specific appropriations: Funds directed to specific agencies for programs or projects that are most likely already in the pipeline.
Download these federal law details above in SEIA Guide to the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (.pdf)
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