Carina Energy Launches FEOC Compliance Support Practice
MADISON, WI, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Carina Energy, a leading BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) development services firm, has announced the launch of its FEOC Compliance Support practice. This initiative aims to provide the necessary infrastructure for implementing Foreign Entity of Concern compliance across energy storage portfolios.
Key Facts:
- FEOC Compliance Timeline: Required for all BESS projects starting construction on or after January 1, 2026. Non-compliance can result in the loss of the entire base 30% Investment Tax Credit.
- Increasing MACR Thresholds: Material Assistance Cost Ratio (MACR) thresholds for energy storage projects will rise from 55% in 2026 to 75% by 2030.
- Cost of Battery Cells: Battery cells represent 52% of the total cost of grid-scale BESS equipment, making their provenance critical for MACR compliance.
Many BESS developers currently lack the infrastructure to effectively screen OEMs for prohibited entities, calculate MACR across projects, or maintain necessary documentation. Carina Energy’s new practice aims to alleviate these challenges by providing specialized tools and resources.
Services Offered:
- OEM FEOC Master Screen: Includes cell provenance and ownership tracing.
- MACR Calculator: Utilizes IRS Notice 2025-08 Safe Harbor methodology.
- Supplier Certification Template: Based on Notice 2026-15.
- Control Contract Language and Checklists.
- BOC Strategy Memos.
- Documentation Retention System: Validated by external legal counsel.
Malaquias Encarnacion, Managing Director of Carina Energy, commented, “FEOC compliance can stall projects just like a regulatory moratorium. Our support provides a defensible package for tax counsel to make informed decisions.”
The team at Carina includes a legal researcher specializing in FEOC regulations and a content specialist experienced in battery supply chain research. Additionally, Carina offers a free, regularly updated FEOC Compliance Guide here.
For more information, visit Carina Energy’s FEOC Compliance Support page.
About Carina Energy
Carina Energy is dedicated to originating, developing, and permitting battery storage projects for energy developers, offering services across nine specialties and six project phases—from site origination to notice to proceed. The firm operates a detailed project management infrastructure and monitors compliance across multiple OEMs.
