Green Energy and Community Development Symposium

Attendees will experience hands‑on demonstrations, learn how clean energy systems support resilient neighborhoods, gain insights on how Elective Pay helps tax-exempt oganizations with receiving cash payments from the IRS, and meet the partners driving this work across Wayne County.

Venue Information

University of Michigan Detroit Center

3663 Woodward Ave, Suite 150 Detroit, MI 48201

What to Expect

Live demonstrations of Smart City technologies- Clean energy and backup‑power systems you can see up close- Conversations with community, academic, and industry partners- Workforce and training opportunities connected to the project- A welcoming, open‑house style environment suitable for all ages

Accessibility

• Fully accessible building with elevators and ADA compliant entrances
• On‑site staff available to assist with seating or mobility needs
• Accessible restrooms located near the event space

Additional Notes:

• Light refreshments provided
• Come anytime during the event window — demonstrations run continuously
• Photography is welcome unless otherwise noted at specific stations

Elective Pay — also called Direct Pay — is a new option created by the Inflation Reduction Act that allows cities, nonprofits, schools, tribes, and other tax‑exempt organizations to receive cash payments from the IRS equal to the value of clean‑energy tax credits, even though they don’t pay federal income taxes.

In simple terms: You build a qualifying clean‑energy project, and the federal government pays you the tax credit in cash.

Traditionally, only private companies with tax liability could use clean‑energy tax credits.

• Install solar and battery storage
• Modernize buildings with clean‑energy upgrades
• Deploy EV charging and smart‑city infrastructure
• Reduce long‑term energy costs
• Reinvest savings back into the community

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Host or Publisher Strategic Alliance Community Development Corp