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Guidance and the GREET Model: Considerations for 2026 Section 45Z Tax Credit Purchases
As the tax credit transferability market moves into mid-2026, the market for Section 45Z continues to mature. While Treasury and the IRS have now released proposed guidance on the credit, several critical issues remain open, including the anticipated release of an updated Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Technologies (GREET) model expected in the third quarter of 2026.
45Z Transfer Pricing in 1H 2026: What’s Actually Moving the Bid
The first half of 2026 marks the transition of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits from an emerging concept to an execution-driven market. After a slow and uncertain 2025, pricing is now less about headline credit value and more about how transactions are structured, documented, and delivered.
Five Things to Consider in a Tax Credit Transfer
Navigating the landscape of tax credit transfers requires a strategic approach that goes far beyond simply finding the lowest price. By focusing on these key considerations, investors can secure high-quality credits that offer both immediate value and enduring peace of mind.
Webinar: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Tax Credit Direct Transfers
As the landscape for renewable energy financing continues to evolve, a sharper focus is being placed on the mechanics of the transferable tax credit market. On March 25, 2026, a panel of industry experts convened for a webinar titled "Tax Credit Direct Transfers Risk Mitigation Strategies" to discuss the opportunities and inherent risks for buyers and sellers in this burgeoning sector.
Registration Open for March 25 Webinar on Tax Credit Direct Transfers: Risk Mitigation Strategies
Please join experts from Mickelson & Company, CliftonLarsonAllen, Aon, and Husch Blackwell as they present a webinar on March 25 from noon to 1 p.m. CDT on Tax Credit Direct Transfers: Risk Mitigation Strategies.
How §45Z Creates Incremental Yield for Corporate Buyers
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 created certain transferable tax credits that have evolved from theory to a strategic asset class for finance and taxation experts. As this market continues to mature, pricing differences have emerged across credit types, particularly among Sections 45X, 45Y, and 45Z, creating a value-add opportunity for corporate buyers.
Is the Traditional Tax Equity Structure Outdated by Transferable Credits?
While tax equity provides the economic value by monetizing both credits and depreciation, the cost, complexity, and time commitment are prohibitive for some. Tax credit transferability offers an efficient and inexpensive way to monetize investments.