Educational Materials
Webinars, articles, and more
For nonprofits, the process of going solar can be fairly complex. But CollectiveSun is here to help you before, during, and after your solar is installed. If you’d like to explore getting solar for your nonprofit, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
In addition to helping you through the process of going solar, we provide a number of educational materials to help you understand what’s involved and make the process go smoothly. See our top educational materials below, and check this page frequently — we’re always adding more. For more information, see our Policy page.
Disclaimer: The information in our educational materials does not constitute legal or tax advice and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Please consult your legal counsel and tax advisor.
Webinars and Videos
2025 Policy Changes: The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OB3) and Subsequent Executive Order
- Webinar: New (and Old) “Beginning of Construction” Rules for Solar Projects, September 4, 2025. We explain the dates by which nonprofits must now begin construction on their solar project to benefit from the Investment Tax Credit and safe harbor an exemption from the new Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules.
- Webinar: “Unpacking FEOC Rules: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Protect ITC and Direct Pay, August 21, 2025. A deep dive into the information currently available on FEOC rules and their implications for your nonprofit’s project.
- Video: New Rules for “Beginning of Construction,” August 18. In this video and accompanying slides, we explain the latest Treasury guidance on the “beginning of construction” standard that can be used to safe harbor your solar project.
- Video: How to Safe Harbor Your Solar Project, August 8, 2025. In this video and accompanying slides, we delve into what it takes to safe harbor your project so you can receive the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
- Webinar: Changes to Solar Policy: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Go Solar Now, July 31, 2025: The latest on OB3, what it means for nonprofits who want to go solar, and how nonprofits can still benefit from substantial savings with solar.
2022 Inflation Reduction Act Policy
- Webinar: Direct Pay 2024, February 22, 2024: Digging into the details of the proposed regulations.
- Webinar: Direct Pay & the ITC Bonus Adders Update, November 2, 2023: The latest from late 2023, plus an eligibility map tutorial.
- Webinar: Domestic Content, August 17, 2023: What you need to know about the 10% ITC bonus adder.
- Webinar: Direct Pay: What You Need to Know, July 20, 2023: Lesser-known obstacles that may impact your ability to receive this IRA benefit.
More Educational Materials
- Top 5 Things Nonprofits Should Know About Going Solar
- Guide to Going Solar for Nonprofits
- Solar System Basics
- Getting Started on Your Nonprofit Solar Project
- How to Start a Green Team
- Financing Solar for Your Nonprofit
- Choosing the Right Solar Financing Option for Your Nonprofit
- How CollectiveSun Protects the Nonprofits We Work With
- Preparing Your Nonprofit for Solar
- After Going Solar
- More things to know:
- Inflation Reduction Act / Direct Pay Resources
- Educational Partnership with HeatSpring
Interested in getting solar for your nonprofit?
Learn more here and contact us here. For profiles of nonprofits we’ve helped go solar, see our Solar Spotlight Series.