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Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending... more +
Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending on the country or jurisdiction.  However, a popular system involves a government assessment of the value of a property and a rate based on a proportion of the assessed value. A property may be subject to taxation by multiple taxing entities.  less -
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Solar Property Tax Exemptions Granted by Connecticut Tax Court

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In two recent decisions, Connecticut Tax Court Presiding Judge Matthew Budzik found that three facilities consisting of solar panels and related equipment were entitled to property tax exemptions pursuant to Connecticut...more

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Fuel Cell Modules: Connecticut Appellate Court Addresses Property Tax Exemption Issue

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The Superior Court of Connecticut (“SCT”) addressed in a July 24th Opinion how and whether personal property tax exemptions should apply to fuel cell modules that produce both electricity and waste heat. See FuelCell Energy,...more

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Real Property Taxation of Solar and Wind Energy Systems in New York State

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In 2019, the New York State Legislature enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (“CLCPA”), which requires New York State to rapidly decrease greenhouse emissions and scale up renewable energy capacity....more

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New Approach to Taxation of Solar Facilities Proposed in Connecticut

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The inconsistent property tax treatment of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by Connecticut municipalities has created impediments to their development.  These impediments run counter to the State’s policies seeking to promote...more

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Battery Energy Storage Systems Integrated in Solar Facilities To Receive Tax Incentives

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Intermittency is one of the largest issues impeding increased reliance on energy from utility-scale renewable energy generation sources such as wind and solar. Battery energy storage systems (“BESSs”) can alleviate concerns...more

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NY Appellate Court Enforces 60-Day Deadline for Local Governments to Require PILOT Agreements from Solar Developers

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Decision binding on all local state taxing authorities - The Appellate Division of the New York courts has affirmed that a local governmental taxing authority must notify a solar project developer within 60 days from when...more

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Unpacking California Solar Taxation: What to Know During Development

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Development of solar projects in California has been spurred by California’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS), which requires that 60% of retail electricity sales must be served by renewable resources by 2030 and requires...more

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Exempt Now and Forever More? Not So, Taxpayer

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Like many states, Florida has enacted a renewable energy device exemption legislation that is intended to incentivize construction of residential, building and utility size solar and wind farms....more

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Nevada's Renewable Energy Program Getting The Partial Abatements/Exemptions

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Nevada enacted a Renewable Energy Tax Abatement program in 2009, which it operates under the Governor’s Office of Energy (“GOE”). For eligible renewable energy facilities, the program awards partial abatements for sales and...more

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MoFo New York Tax Insights - Volume 6, Issue 8 - August 2015

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Court Of Appeals Affirms Revocation Of Tax Exemption For Public Parking Facilities - Reversing a decision by the Appellate Division, the Court of Appeals has held in a 5-2 decision that a charitable organization is not...more

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NY Property Tax Exemption Extension for Renewable Systems

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The New York legislature has passed a bill that extends a real property tax exemption for wind, solar and certain other energy systems until January 1, 2025. The bill provides that real property which includes an eligible...more

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