Building operators tap 48E tax credits to finance battery storage projects

Facilities are increasingly using Section 48E investment tax credits to make battery storage systems economically viable, often pairing them with time-of-use electricity rates to reduce costs.

First covered Sep 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM PT · 1 article

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3h Utility Dive Facilities are using 48E investment tax credits to make energy projects pencil out — Most commonly, building operators are using the tax credit to install battery storage systems that can leverage lower-cost electricity rates, says an executive…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-30 (#9)

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