Altus Power, Inc. Applauds Signing of Inflation Reduction Act

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Altus Power supports the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, anticipating that its provisions will enhance its business prospects in solar and battery storage. The law's key benefits include a 10-year extension of the Investment Tax Credit for solar, increased from 26% to 30%, and a similar incentive for battery storage. Altus expects these changes to stimulate growth in U.S. manufacturing and significantly expand its market opportunities.

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• Ten-year extension for Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar increased from 26% to 30%.
• New ten-year ITC for battery storage expected to enhance adoption.
• 20% ITC for community solar projects aimed at low-to-moderate income customers.
• 10% ITC for projects with at least 40% domestic content, increasing to 55% in 2027.
• Interconnection costs now included in ITC-eligible project basis.

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Law to accelerate and expand the market opportunity for commercial-scale solar and battery storage across the nation

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Altus Power, Inc. (NYSE: AMPS) (“Altus Power” or the “Company”), the premier independent developer, owner and operator of commercial-scale solar facilities, today issued a statement in support of the Inflation Reduction Act, recently signed into law by President Biden. Altus expects to utilize many of the provisions included in the new law. In addition, Altus Power believes the law provides significant indirect benefits to its business by incentivizing investment in domestic solar generation and battery storage supply chains, providing the potential for U.S. manufacturing to compete with offshore production.

“Our industry can now further strengthen investments in new solar, battery storage and EV charging thanks to the direct and long-term support provided by the Inflation Reduction Act,” commented Lars Norell, Altus Power’ Co-Chief Executive Officer. “We welcome the Act’s focus on domestic clean energy manufacturing and look forward to increased opportunities to purchase components for our solar assets domestically.”

Gregg Felton, Altus Power’s Co-Chief Executive Officer added, “We believe this law will significantly enhance the economic advantage of our renewable energy solutions for our customers and thereby substantially expand our addressable market opportunity.”

Altus Power highlights the following provisions as most significant to its opportunity set:

• Ten-year extension Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar, increased from 26% up to 30% of project costs
• New ten-year ITC for battery storage will accelerate adoption significantly
• Additional 20% ITC available for community solar projects serving at least 50% low-to-moderate income customers
• Additional 10% ITC available for projects built with at least 40% domestic content (rising to 55% starting in 2027)
• Interconnection costs now included in ITC-eligible project basis

About Altus Power, Inc.

Altus Power, based in Stamford, Connecticut, is the premier commercial-scale clean electrification company, serving commercial, industrial, public sector and community solar customers with an end-to-end solution. Altus Power originates, develops, owns and operates locally sited solar generation, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure across 18 states from Vermont to Hawaii. Visit www.altuspower.com to learn more.

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Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in forward-looking statements can be found under the heading “Risk Factors” in Altus Power’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24th, 2022, as well as the other information we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made and the information and assumptions underlying such statement as we know it and on the date such statement was made, and Altus Power undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in expectations, future events or otherwise.

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Altus Power:

For Media:

Cory Ziskind

ICR, Inc.

AltusPowerPR@icrinc.com

For Investors:

Chris Shelton, Head of IR

Caldwell Bailey, ICR, Inc.

InvestorRelations@altuspower.com

Source: Altus Power, Inc.

FAQ

How will the Inflation Reduction Act impact Altus Power (AMPS)?

The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to enhance Altus Power's market opportunities by providing substantial tax credits for solar and battery storage projects.

What are the key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act relevant to AMPS?

Key provisions include a 10-year extension of the Investment Tax Credit for solar, a new ITC for battery storage, and incentives for community solar projects.

What is the new Investment Tax Credit percentage for solar projects under the Inflation Reduction Act?

The new Investment Tax Credit for solar projects has increased from 26% to 30%.

Is there a tax credit for community solar projects mentioned in the PR for Altus Power (AMPS)?

Yes, there is an additional 20% Investment Tax Credit for community solar projects serving at least 50% low-to-moderate income customers.

What impact does the Inflation Reduction Act have on domestic manufacturing for AMPS?

The Act is expected to incentivize investment in domestic solar generation and battery storage supply chains, aiding Altus Power's manufacturing capabilities.