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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) – What It Means for Clean Energy Projects

A Breakdown of the USDOL’s Final Rule Changes to the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts

Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshapes several key
provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). While many credit opportunities remain,
OBBBA introduces tighter timelines, stricter sourcing rules, and new compliance
requirements that clean energy developers can’t afford to overlook.

This guide provides an overview of how OBBBA affects project eligibility and clean energy tax
incentives, answering key questions such as:

What provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act remain unchanged under OBBBA?
Which tax credits and technologies are most affected by the new legislation?
How do Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions impact project eligibility?
What are the new domestic content thresholds and timelines for compliance?
How can developers and contractors prepare to meet prevailing wage and
apprenticeship (PW&A) requirements under OBBBA?

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How are wages/fringes met? As a “total package” or individually?

Individually. CA law does not allow for use of credits of Employer Payments to reduce hourly ST or OT wage obligation. Cal. Lab. Code §§ 1771 and 1773.1; see WSB Elec., Inc. v. Curry, 88 F.3d 788 (9th Cir. 1996)

How often must employees be paid?

At least twice every calendar month, with some exceptions

At what point is overtime compensation required?

Depends on classification (minimum wage OT after 8, DT after 12), with 4 exceptions (listed in comments)

Disclaimer: The information on LCPtracker’s interactive prevailing wage state map is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date data, LCPtracker cannot assure the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the information, as these details are subject to updates. Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) requirements may be subject to additional rules in your state or vary based on contract funding. Users are encouraged to verify all information with the relevant government agencies before making decisions based on the provided data.