Elective Pay for Tax-Exempt Entities

Networks Northwest, with support from the Michigan Infrastructure Office's Technical Assistance Center (MIO TAC), is serving as a regional Ambassador for the Elective Pay Tax Credit Program!  If you represent a tax-exempt organization in northwest Michigan that has recently installed/purchased certain clean energy technologies, or plan to in the near future, you may be eligible for a tax credit from the IRS!  Networks Northwest & MIO TAC can answer eligibility questions and help your organization apply for those tax credits.  Contact your Elective Pay Ambassador, Stephanie Marchbanks at stephanie.marchbanks@networksnorthwest.org.  

Join Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities and Networks Northwest on 2/26/2026 for a free, informative webinar to de-mystify this new opportunity. We’ll break down the essentials to help your organization understand if and how you can benefit.  In this session, you will learn:

• What Direct Pay is: How this new mechanism works as a direct payment from the IRS.

• Who qualifies: Clarification on eligible entities, including non-profits, local governments, tribal governments, school districts, houses of worship, and rural electric co-ops.

• What projects are eligible: An overview of qualifying clean energy technologies and investments under the Inflation Reduction Act.

• How to apply: A clear overview of the pre-filing and filing process, timelines, and key requirements

• Where to find help: The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center’s (MIO TAC) Elective Pay Ambassadors can assist you with project evaluation and tax credit pre-filing.

This webinar is designed for leaders, board members, facility managers, and sustainability staff from Michigan's non-profits, local governments, public schools, tribal nations, houses of worship, and electric cooperatives. Whether you have a specific project or are just beginning to explore options, this session will provide the foundational knowledge to take the next step.

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