Los Angeles
City Council
Agenda Item 1
(1) 220947S1 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to: a. Complete and submit clean energy tax credit claims to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by November 15, 2024, to be filed under Tax Identification No. 956000735, for reimbursement of eligible expenses related to the acquisition of zeroemission vehicles, installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and qualified renewable energy projects. b. Accept and deposit said federal reimbursement funds from the clean energy tax credit claims into Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W/10, in a new appropriation account entitled, “Recovered Costs – Clean Energy Tax Credits”. 2. APPROVE the use of reimbursement received for reinvestment in projects eligible for clean energy tax credit reimbursement, activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions within City operations, or other climate mitigation measures - October 15, 2024 - charging infrastructure, and qualified renewable energy projects. b. Accept and deposit said federal reimbursement funds from the clean energy tax credit claims into Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W/10, in a new appropriation account entitled, “Recovered Costs – Clean Energy Tax Credits”. 2. APPROVE the use of reimbursement received for reinvestment in projects eligible for clean energy tax credit reimbursement, activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions within City operations, or other climate mitigation measures. 3. REQUEST the Controller to establish a separate interestbearing account entitled, “Recovered Costs – Clean Energy Tax Credits” within the Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W/10, and appropriate funds into the new appropriation account. 4. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to the Council on the amount of reimbursement received to allow the Mayor and Council to reinvest in projects eligible for clean energy tax credit reimbursement, activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions within City operations, or other climate mitigation measures. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the proposed recommendations. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.