Post by Energy Solutions and Supplies LLC

Since the July 4, 2026 Safe Harbor deadline, one question keeps coming up in conversations with our customers. "Is the Solar ITC gone?" Not necessarily. For many projects that didn't establish Beginning of Construction by July 4, 2026, The focus has shifted to the next milestone: meeting the applicable placed-in-service deadlines, including December 31, 2027 for many projects. From what we're seeing, the biggest challenge is no longer securing equipment. It's making sure procurement, documentation, and project execution stay aligned all the way through commissioning. That means paying close attention to: • Procurement documentation and supplier certifications • FEOC and Domestic Content documentation readiness • Change control when equipment substitutions occur • Delivery sequencing aligned with site readiness • Commissioning and utility coordination There's simply less room for error now. At ESAS, we're helping EPCs, developers, installers, ESCOs, and IPPs reduce execution risk before it reaches the field. By aligning procurement, documentation, logistics, and project coordination early, teams are in a stronger position to keep projects moving toward successful completion. If your team is working toward a 2027 placed-in-service date and wants to pressure-test your procurement, documentation, or execution strategy, we'd be happy to share what we're seeing across the market. Feel free to reach out. We're always happy to share what we're seeing across the market. Michael Polley, Jared Horton, Pravin Poudel, Lek Acharya