By CitiGreen Inc. | June 10, 2025
At CitiGreen, we believe commercial solar should be straightforward, financially sound, and built
for long-term value. That is why we offer something most companies do not: the ability to
transfer your federal tax credit to us and apply it directly to the cost of your solar project.
For business owners who want to reduce their capital outlay and avoid tax planning delays, this
approach makes solar much more accessible.
What Makes This Different
Most solar providers require you to either use your own tax liability or work with a third-party
broker to monetize your 30 percent Investment Tax Credit (ITC). This can be slow, complicated,
or even impossible depending on your financial structure.
CitiGreen offers a simpler solution.
When you choose CitiGreen, you can transfer your federal tax credit directly to us. We apply the
value of that credit as an immediate discount on your project. This eliminates the need to wait
for a tax refund, coordinate with outside credit buyers, or navigate complex financial
arrangements.
To our knowledge, we are the only commercial solar provider in California currently offering this
structure.
Why It Matters
Businesses without large tax liabilities often leave money on the table. Our transfer option
removes that barrier and gives you the full value of your incentive up front.
Here is how that benefits you:
- Lowers your out-of-pocket cost on day one
- Provides faster return on investment
- Avoids the need for credit brokers or equity partners
- Simplifies your internal accounting and planning
- Makes financing easier for multi
This is especially valuable for companies managing multiple properties, fast-moving budgets, or
tight construction timelines
How It Works
CitiGreen will calculate the expected value of your federal tax credit based on the final project
design. That amount is then applied as a credit to your total project cost. You assign the tax
credit to CitiGreen, and we handle the paperwork.
Your accounting team stays informed at every step. You still receive full documentation for your
records. You simply avoid the hassle of managing the tax credit yourself.
This structure is a strong fit for:
- Businesses with limited or unpredictable tax exposure
- Organizations that want a fixed, predictable budget
- Companies managing capital across multiple departments or locations
- Clients who want to move forward without financial friction
What You Still Receive
This feature does not affect your access to other benefits. You still qualify for:
- Accelerated depreciation, including full first-year depreciation at the federal level through bonus depreciation or Section 179
- If the total depreciation exceeds your net income, the loss can carry forward into future tax years until fully used
- At the state level, depreciation is typically applied over five years using the MACRS scale
- Any available bonus credits for domestic content or prevailing wage
- Long-term utility savings and operational efficiency
- Improved facility value and sustainability performance
You get everything you would normally receive, without waiting for federal reimbursement or
navigating credit markets.
Why CitiGreen
CitiGreen works exclusively with commercial clients across California. We are not a residential
installer and we do not outsource key parts of your project. Everything from system design and
permitting to monitoring and long-term maintenance is managed in-house.
That control is what allows us to offer solutions like this one. Transferring your tax credit to
CitiGreen and applying it to the job cost gives you faster savings and a simpler experience. We
believe this is one of the most valuable financial tools available in the solar industry today.
If your business is considering solar, this is the right time to explore your options. Tax credit
transferability is scheduled to expire after 2027. As that deadline approaches, demand will rise
and availability will tighten.
Let’s talk about how we can help you take full advantage of the incentives available now.
CitiGreen Inc.
