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What is Direct Pay?

Direct Pay - Clean Energy Tax Credits for RI

Inflation Reduction Act includes game-changing new provisions that will enable tax-exempt and governmental entities—such as states, local governments, Tribes, territories, and nonprofits—to take an active role in building the clean energy economy, lowering costs for working families, and advancing environmental justice.

Learn how to leverage Direct Pay in Rhode Island and more useful resources.

About this federal funding opportunity

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State & Local

Direct pay can make it easier for local governments to invest in clean energy and can potentially allow them to take on bigger projects faster to demonstrate climate leadership.  

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Tribal and Native Entities

Direct pay can help Tribes bring clean energy to their communities, providing power and transportation that is affordable, reliable, and resilient in the face of climate-fueled extreme weather.

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Tax Exempt Entities

Direct pay can help nonprofits afford to install clean energy, which can help them reduce their own energy use and save money so they can spend more resources on their mission.