Tax credit

Launch of Giraffe Financial Promises to Simplify IRA Tax Credit Process for Underserved Organizations

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Giovedì, Giugno 13, 2024
Momentum, Carbon, EV, School, Investment, OEM, Organization, IRS, Renewable energy, Education, Tax credit, EVS, AI, Transport, IRA

NEW YORK, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Climate fintech company Giraffe Financial (Giraffe) has launched the first service specifically focused on making Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits accessible to underserved small- and medium-sized businesses and tax-exempt organizations such as local governments, schools, and nonprofits. Giraffe streamlines the process of finding, claiming, and monetizing IRA tax credits to help these organizations navigate what can be a prohibitively difficult process.

Key Points: 
  • Organizations like Butte Valley Unified School District and XCharge are already leveraging Giraffe for specialized IRA tax credit support.
  • Giraffe streamlines the process of finding, claiming, and monetizing IRA tax credits to help these organizations navigate what can be a prohibitively difficult process.
  • —Giraffe co-founder and CEO Jason Prince
    The IRA represents over $1 trillion in tax credits to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies in the US.
  • For more information on Giraffe or to begin the process of finding and securing IRA tax credits, visit www.giraffe.financial .

Arvo Tech Releases New Capabilities to Help SMBs Improve Participation in Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024
SNAP, Small business, Language, Certification, Health, WOTC, Research, Tax credit, Employment, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Credit, Veteran

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Arvo Tech, creator of the tax strategy solution for small businesses, is launching a new version of its Work Opportunity Tax (WOTC) Credit program survey to help employers improve employee application rates and gather the data they need to take advantage of federal and state incentive programs aimed at helping them and increase WOTC certification rates. Companies that have been leveraging the updated Arvo survey have seen that applicants are completing it up to 15 times faster thanks to its simple language and intuitive design.

Key Points: 
  • Arvo Tech, creator of the tax strategy solution for small businesses, is launching a new version of its Work Opportunity Tax (WOTC) Credit program survey to help employers improve employee application rates and gather the data they need to take advantage of federal and state incentive programs.
  • With Arvo Tech's WOTC survey, employers can seamlessly fit this process into any new hire application or employee onboarding, resulting in higher completions.
  • "We've been working with the Arvo Tech team for the last year and they have completely changed our WOTC process.
  • To learn more about how Arvo Tech is saving companies time and money while helping them maximize their financial future, visit https://arvotech.com/ .

AkkenCloud Announces Integration of Work Opportunity Tax Credit Service, Powered by WOTC.com

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024
Certification, AI, HR, Partnership, WOTC, Tax credit, Documentation, File, Life insurance

NASHUA, N.H., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AkkenCloud, renowned for its commitment to redefining staffing simplicity and pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions for Staffing Industry, is pleased to unveil its latest offering: an integrated Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) service, powered by the esteemed tax credit company, WOTC.com.

Key Points: 
  • AkkenCloud Clients Are Now Able to Leverage Lucrative Federal Hiring Credits with the integrated Work Opportunity Tax Credit service, powered by their new tax credit company, WOTC.com
    NASHUA, N.H., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AkkenCloud , renowned for its commitment to redefining staffing simplicity and pioneering advanced automation and AI solutions for Staffing Industry , is pleased to unveil its latest offering: an integrated Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) service, powered by the esteemed tax credit company, WOTC.com.
  • The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal hiring incentive program designed to reward employers for hiring individuals from specific target groups.
  • Through this innovative service, AkkenCloud clients gain access to streamlined WOTC screening processes and comprehensive management of documentation, filing, and certification.
  • Anthony Curlo, Chief Strategy Officer at WOTC.com, emphasizes the significant financial benefits of WOTC utilization: "Many businesses are unaware of the considerable advantages offered by the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

Newmark Lands Leading National Affordable Housing Advisory Team

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Giovedì, Febbraio 15, 2024
Tax credit, Newmark Group, Capital market, AHA, Sun Belt, Growth, Marcus & Millichap, Section 8, Housing, Video game

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces it has hired the team formerly with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA) – a leading brokerage team and platform previously housed out of Marcus & Millichap.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces it has hired the team formerly with Affordable Housing Advisors (AHA) – a leading brokerage team and platform previously housed out of Marcus & Millichap.
  • The team, which will operate as Newmark Affordable Housing Advisors, or NAHA, is led by Vice Chairmen and Co-Heads of Affordable Housing, Andrew Daitch, Steven Miscavish, Seth Barnett and Matthew Kurzmann, who will tap into Newmark's extensive resources while continuing to provide expert market knowledge and advisory services to clients in the affordable housing industry.
  • Founded in 1987, AHA was one of the first brokerage groups to specialize in affordable housing, establishing themselves as the U.S. industry leader.
  • Steven Miscavish has over 22 years of industry expertise and leads the underwriting team that reviews more than 1,500 affordable housing properties annually.

Venture Capital Funding in Energy Storage Increases 59% Year-over-Year, with a Record $9.2 Billion in 2023

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Giovedì, Gennaio 25, 2024
Technology, Green Technology, Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Energy, Urban Planning, REIT, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Building Systems, Other Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Other Technology, Software, Other Construction & Property, Sustainability, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Hardware, Construction & Property, Lithium, Material, EO, Corporation, Energy storage, Redwood Materials, Inc., Tax credit, Component, Smart grid, Battery recycling, Capital Group Companies, Inflation, SPAN, Cryptocurrency

Venture capital (VC/PE) funding in Energy Storage in 2023 was the highest ever recorded, with $9.2 billion in 86 deals.

Key Points: 
  • Venture capital (VC/PE) funding in Energy Storage in 2023 was the highest ever recorded, with $9.2 billion in 86 deals.
  • "Energy storage companies saw their highest VC funding in 2023, largely thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act's Investment Tax Credit and other incentives like manufacturing credits for battery components.
  • Corporate funding for Energy Storage companies in Q4 2023 totaled $3.7 billion in 26 deals.
  • Announced debt and public market financing for Energy Storage companies in 2023 came to $9.8 billion in 34 deals.

Strata Clean Energy Breaks Ground on 1 GWh Scatter Wash Energy Storage Project in Phoenix

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Giovedì, Gennaio 18, 2024
Other Energy, Technology, Utilities, Batteries, Alternative Energy, Energy, ITC, Tax credit, Kilowatt-hour, Electricity, Operation, Software, Primary energy, Arizona Public Service, APS, Economic development, Please, Inflation, Renewable energy

Today, Strata Clean Energy (Strata), a pioneer in grid-scale renewable energy solutions, celebrated a major milestone for its Scatter Wash battery storage complex in Phoenix, Ariz., with a groundbreaking that included executives from Strata, along with representatives from Arizona Public Service (APS), and other local dignitaries.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Strata Clean Energy (Strata), a pioneer in grid-scale renewable energy solutions, celebrated a major milestone for its Scatter Wash battery storage complex in Phoenix, Ariz., with a groundbreaking that included executives from Strata, along with representatives from Arizona Public Service (APS), and other local dignitaries.
  • IMAGE: Strata Clean Energy President Josh Rogol (third from left) breaks ground on the Scatter Wash battery storage complex with partners, local dignitaries.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Strata will build, own, and operate the Scatter Wash battery storage complex as part of the firm’s growing portfolio of clean-energy assets.
  • The development of Scatter Wash is supported by the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for standalone energy storage created by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

HiringThing and HRlogics Partner to Enhance Compliant Hiring Practices

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Giovedì, Gennaio 25, 2024
SHRM, Family, Employment, Tax credit, Partnership, WOTC, Crime, Mental health, Workflow, Environment, Travel, Organization, Unemployment

BARTONSVILLE, Pa., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HiringThing, the premier white label recruiting platform, has added HRlogics, a leader in HR compliance solutions, to their Partner Marketplace in order to help businesses of all sizes leverage the valuable Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) incentive to its fullest potential.

Key Points: 
  • HiringThing and HRlogics enter a partnership to deliver solutions for maximizing benefits of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program.
  • "Companies are rethinking who is the 'ideal' employee," says HiringThing HR Strategic Business Partner Becca Noland.
  • HRlogics is now available to all HiringThing users in their Partner Marketplace.
  • The integration empowers organizations to maintain a secure and compliant hiring environment, saving time and resources while fostering confidence in their recruitment processes.

Origis Energy Secures $317 Million in Project Tax Equity with J.P. Morgan

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Mercoledì, Gennaio 24, 2024
ITC, Tax credit, Power purchase agreement, J. P. Morgan, Hunton Andrews Kurth, TVA, Tax, Inflation, PTC, Tennessee Valley, Renewable energy

MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Origis Energy, one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, today announced it has secured $317 million in project tax equity funding from J.P. Morgan for two utility-scale solar and solar plus battery storage projects located in New Mexico and Mississippi respectively.

Key Points: 
  • The tax equity will support two large-scale renewable energy projects: a solar and battery storage project in Mississippi and a solar project in New Mexico.
  • MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Origis Energy , one of America's leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, today announced it has secured $317 million in project tax equity funding from J.P. Morgan for two utility-scale solar and solar plus battery storage projects located in New Mexico and Mississippi respectively.
  • Tri-State and Origis Energy recently announced reaching the milestone of over 250,000 solar panels installed at the project.
  • The tax equity agreement leverages both the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and the Production Tax Credit (PTC) incentives of the Inflation Reduction Act.

2024 Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Awards Season Launches with Introduction of New Honor

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Martedì, Gennaio 16, 2024
Ibanez, Social media, Season, SAN, Tax credit, History, Distinction, Conference, Community development, Video game

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Novogradac is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Awards in four categories, including the Robert E. Ibanez Award introduced this year. Nominations are due March 1.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Novogradac is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Awards in four categories, including the Robert E. Ibanez Award introduced this year.
  • The Robert E. Ibanez Award honors the late Bob Ibanez, who died in April 2023.
  • Honorees receive national recognition, including coverage in the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits and presentation of an award at a 2024 Novogradac conference.
  • For more information about the 2024 Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Awards, visit http://www.novoco.com/events/awards or contact Novogradac at [email protected] .

Spearmint Energy Completes 300 MWh Battery Energy Storage System in ERCOT Power Market; Revolution Commences Commercial Operation

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Giovedì, Gennaio 4, 2024
Environment, Technology, Batteries, Alternative Energy, Green Technology, Energy, Hardware, Mortensen, PCS, Workforce, Partnership, Tax credit, Inflation, BESS, Electricity, ERCOT, Climate change, Spearmint, Face, Safety, Natural gas, Renewable energy

Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”) a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced the successful completion of Revolution, the Company’s 150 MW, 300 MWh battery energy storage system (“BESS”) project in West Texas.

Key Points: 
  • Spearmint Energy (“Spearmint” or the “Company”) a next-generation renewable energy company enabling the clean energy revolution through battery energy storage, today announced the successful completion of Revolution, the Company’s 150 MW, 300 MWh battery energy storage system (“BESS”) project in West Texas.
  • Revolution, which ranks among the largest BESS projects in the United States, has commenced commercial operation to support a low-cost, clean, and resilient grid for homes and businesses throughout ERCOT.
  • “We are proud to commence commercial operation at Revolution, our debut grid-scale storage project, to reliably deliver energy throughout ERCOT whenever and wherever it is needed.
  • The project reached mechanical completion following the delivery and installation of Sungrow’s PowerTitan Series battery energy storage system.