Are You Eligible for Direct Pay Tax Credits?
Tax-exempt organizations can now receive ITC and PTC credits as cash refunds under IRA Section 6417. Check if your organization qualifies for up to 70% of project costs back as direct payments from the IRS.
Direct Pay Eligibility Calculator
Enter your organization and project details to instantly check eligibility and estimate your potential Direct Pay credit value.
Organization & Project Information
All fields help us calculate your maximum potential credit
How Direct Pay Works
Three simple steps to receive your clean energy tax credit as cash
Complete Your Project
Install your qualifying clean energy system (solar, wind, storage, EV charging, etc.) and place it in service.
Register with IRS
Pre-register your project through the IRS Clean Energy Credit portal before filing your tax return.
Receive Direct Payment
File your tax return and receive your credit as a direct cash payment from the IRS.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Official IRS Guidance
Access detailed instructions and requirements from the IRS
Who Qualifies for Direct Pay?
Tax-exempt entities that would otherwise be unable to utilize tax credits
501(c)(3) Nonprofits
Hospitals, schools, charities
State Governments
State agencies, universities
Local Governments
Cities, counties, municipalities
Tribal Governments
Indian tribes, Alaska Native Corps
Rural Electric Co-ops
Member-owned utilities
Public Schools
K-12, community colleges