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Treasury Announces Application for Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit to Open October 19

Date: 09/27/2023
Type: Implementation of IRA

On September 27, 2023, Treasury announced that it will open the application for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit, created by IRA section 13103, on October 19, 2023 at 9 am ET. The Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit adds a 10 or 20 percent boost to the base investment tax credit for solar and wind projects located in low-income or Tribal communities.

Treasury and DOE launched a help desk and hosted a webinar on the application process on September 29, 2023. A recording of the webinar is available here, and presentation slides available here.

To apply, visit DOE’s applicant portal.

Opportunities for Participation and Additional Resources:

  • DOE Landing Page: https://web.archive.org/web/20240404095624/https://www.energy.gov/justice/low-income-communities-bonus-credit-program
  • Applicant User Guide: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/48%28e%29%20Applicant%20User%20Guide.pdf
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