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US HR4887

US HR4887
Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act


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Introduced
10/28/2019
In Committee
10/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for offshore wind facilities. This bill extends the 30 % energy tax credit for offshore wind facilities that begin construction by January 1, 2027, or the year that the United States has increased its offshore wind capacity by not less than 3,000 megawatts as compared to such capacity on January 1, 2020, whichever is later.

AI Summary

This bill extends the 30% energy tax credit for offshore wind facilities that begin construction by January 1, 2027, or the year that the United States has increased its offshore wind capacity by at least 3,000 megawatts compared to its capacity on January 1, 2020, whichever is later. The bill also specifies that the term "qualified offshore wind facility" refers to a qualified facility located in the inland navigable waters, coastal waters, exclusive economic zone, or outer Continental Shelf of the United States. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to issue annual reports on the increase in the United States' offshore wind capacity since January 1, 2020.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 10/28/2019)

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