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Trump tried to kill solar’s 5% safe harbor, a federal court brought it back

A federal court has intervened in a dispute over a tax credit for the solar industry, reinstating a 5% safe harbor that was previously targeted for elimination.

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A federal court has intervened in a dispute over a tax credit for the solar industry, reinstating a 5% safe harbor that was previously targeted for elimination. The Trump administration's IRS had attempted to abolish the safe harbor, which allows solar companies to claim a tax credit without penalty, even if their projects are slightly over budget. However, a federal judge has now reversed this decision, effectively restoring the safe harbor. This development comes as the solar industry faces a looming deadline for federal clean energy tax credits, with July 4th marking a key cutoff point. The reinstatement of the safe harbor may provide some relief to solar companies, but its long-term implications remain to be seen.

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