Federal Clean Energy Tax Credit Assistance Program (CETCAP)

In the first half of 2025, Earth Ministry/WA IPL is working with Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) to help sacred communities (e.g. churches, temples, synagogues, gathering centers, etc.) take advantage of the benefits that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides with the Clean Energy Tax Credit Assistance Program (CETCAP). CETCAP provides free legal, technical, and filing assistance to faith and sacred communities across the state with support from funds from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.

The program will help you learn about:

  • IRA clean energy tax credits
  • Determine eligibility based on project
  • How to access the tax-credits

While providing training, fact sheets, and additional resources to help your community increase your understanding on tax credits and direct pay.

If you’re in the planning stage, this free legal assistance will best help your community design your clean energy projects and ensure that you will make the most of your IRA tax credits.

If you’ve already completed an eligible project, you will be able to receive support in every step of the filing process and have registration and tax forms e-filed on your behalf!

Fill out the form below to be taken to the next steps!

Sacred Spaces, Sustainable Future: Understanding Direct Pay Tax Credits for Sacred Communities

In partnership with L4GG, EM/WA IPL will be offered a webinar for sacred communities to learn more about these free legal and technical services to access powerful financial incentives for clean energy projects, including solar, EV charging, wind, and geothermal energy.

Whether you are just beginning to explore clean energy initiatives, currently in the planning stages, or have already completed a clean energy project that may be eligible for financial benefits, you will learn how to leverage free legal and technical services to access powerful financial incentives for clean energy projects, including solar, EV charging, wind, and

Resources

Domestic Content “Buy American” Fact Sheet

Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) Fact Sheet

Energy Communities Fact Sheet

DOE Map

Low Income Communities Bonus

Free filing resources for tax-exempts

L4GG List of Resources

L4GG Navigator

WA Requests for Elective Pay Assistance from L4GG

Restricted vs. Unrestricted Funds

“No Excess Benefit” Rule

CETCAP Hub

CETCAP Intake form for those in Washington

Free Office Hour for those in Washington
Q&A with L4GG Attorneys
Learn more about Direct Pay
March 21 9:30–10:30am PT
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ANV1kvc4RxCP8afaT1AjUw