Section 179D: Important Deadlines & Updates with OBBBA
How businesses, nonprofits, and contractors can maximize tax deductions for energy-efficient buildings before 2026. Executive Summary Section 179D provides up to $5.81 per square foot (for 2025 projects) in tax deductions for energy-efficient commercial and public buildings. Under the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), projects must begin construction by June 30, 2026 to qualify […]
Safe Harbor Explained: Deadlines that Every Commercial Solar Project Must Know
Executive Summary (Key Takeaways) In follow up to One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) which dramatically rolled back timelines for claiming commercial Solar Tax Credits, and the White House Executive Order issued on July 7th, the IRS released Notice 2025-42 on August 16th, providing new guidance on Safe Harbor rules for purposes of tax credits. […]
OBBBA: How does the new legislation impact your solar tax credits?
Updated: 8/18/25 By: Caleb Quaid Executive Summary Residential Solar Credit Ends in 2025: Homeowners can no longer claim the 30% federal solar tax credit (Section 25D) for purchases after 2025, whereas previously this credit was scheduled to last into the 2030s. Home solar systems must be paid for by December 31, 2025, to qualify under […]
There May Never Be a Better Time to Go Solar than Right Now
June 4, 2025 By: Caleb Quaid, President of Regenerative Shift Executive Summary Current Solar Tax Incentives: The federal solar tax credits (Section 48E and Section 25D) offer 30% of project costs for both commercial and residential solar installations, with potential bonus credits for commercial projects. Potential Repeal of Tax Credits: The House-passed “One Big, Beautiful […]
The Ground Up Podcast Ep. 10: Putting Life at the Center of Business with Caleb Quaid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_MOwizigwQ&t=4501s Caleb Quaid is the founder of Regenerative Shift, a holistic environmental consulting firm helping businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities pursue life-centered, regenerative initiatives. After more than a decade managing stadium operations and major construction projects for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Caleb made a dramatic career shift to align his life and work with his deeper […]
From Sustainability to Regeneration: Tampa Bay’s Opportunity to Lead and Thrive
By: Koreen Brennan and Caleb Quaid In recent years, for a variety of reasons, people have paid more attention to food quality and food security. There are some brilliant solutions available to the Tampa Bay area that may not be well known. The “regenerative” movement has emerged as a shift in the way we think […]
Statement from Caleb Quaid, President of Regenerative Shift, on Executive Order “Unleashing American Energy”
Statement on Executive Order “Unleashing American Energy”, which calls for an immediate pause in the dispersement of funds appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act As President of Regenerative Shift, I work closely with businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities to implement renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the […]
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Final Rules for 2025 Low Income Community Bonus Credit Program
The initial application window opens on January 16th and closes on February 14th. The program provides a 10% or 20% Bonus Credit towards qualifying solar, wind, and geothermal projects located in low income communities or Tribal lands. Click Here for help applying for the Low Income Community Bonus Program Today, the U.S. Department of the […]
The Inflation Reduction Act and Regeneration: Bridging regenerative ideas with pragmatic actions
by: Tim Krafft and Caleb Quaid There’s a natural, almost instinctual resistance to policies handed down by government officials. In the current US political climate, it’s easy to believe that politicians only act in their best self-interest and are distant and disconnected from the daily lives of individuals, businesses, and communities. This resistance often reflects […]
Strategic Planning with 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction – June 6, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNJYIGJEaaU&t=1s Caleb Quaid, Founder of Regenerative Shift, provides an overview of the key changes of 179D under the Inflation Reduction Act. Speaking to ABC Gulf Coast membership. 0:00 – Introduction 6:37 – Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act 12:40 – Deep Dive into 179D 33:19 – 3 Strategic Opportunities for Designers and Contractors 38:38 – […]