179D Energy Policy Act

For Commercial Property Owners & Designers of Public Buildings; The 179D energy certification calculates the tax deduction achieved from the installation of energy-efficient assets, including HVAC, building envelope, and lighting. The building may qualify for up to $1.80 per square foot ($0.60 per square foot for each system); however, partial deductions are allowed for lighting. The deduction is available for newly constructed or energy renovated commercial buildings as well as apartment buildings 4 stories or more. Commercial property owners who pay taxes can claim the benefit with the exception of government-owned buildings where the tax deduction may be allocated to the designer.

179D Potential Candidates

Private or Public Commercial Buildings

Upgrades, Renovations, and Retrofits

Architects, engineers, contractors, and commercial property owners.

Commercial Residential (4+ stories)

New Construction

Tenants who have made construction expenditures

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