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Legislators press for direction on Green Facilities Phase 2 as county awaits Inflation Reduction Act credits
Summary
Tompkins County staff briefed the committee on progress and uncertainty for Green Facilities Phase 2 projects, including geothermal and solar work, while the county accepted state EV rebate funds for vehicles purchased in 2023–24.
Tompkins County staff told the Facilities and Infrastructure Committee on Feb. 20 that planned Phase 2 work under the county's Green Facilities program faces major funding uncertainty while the county awaits expected payments tied to the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
"We filed for [IRA tax credits] last year in 2024. And, unfortunately, we're still awaiting word," said Terry (Facilities), summarizing delays in receiving credits tied to a completed Phase 1 project. Officials said $1.76 million had been anticipated from the tax-credit filing for a 2023 project; those funds, if received, would reduce the county's local share for later Phase 2 work.
Why it matters: Phase 2…
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