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Eligibility and allocation review
We identify the building owner, project designer, building type, placed-in-service date, and whether an allocation may be available.
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Document energy-efficient commercial building systems and pursue the applicable inflation-adjusted deduction.
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We IncentivizeSection 179D is a federal tax deduction for qualifying energy-efficient commercial building property involving interior lighting, HVAC and hot-water systems, and the building envelope. Eligible private building owners may claim the benefit directly, while qualifying designers of certain government and tax-exempt projects may receive an allocation.
The available deduction depends on the project’s placed-in-service date, measured energy savings, applicable reference standard, and prevailing-wage and apprenticeship compliance. A qualified third party must complete the required energy analysis, inspection, and certification.
Per sq. ft.
Deduction is building-area based
3 systems
Lighting, HVAC/hot water, envelope
3rd party
Independent certification required
Every engagement follows the same disciplined framework while the technical work is tailored to the service, facts, and decision timeline.
Step _01
We identify the building owner, project designer, building type, placed-in-service date, and whether an allocation may be available.
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Plans, specifications, system schedules, energy information, labor records, and square footage are organized.
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A qualified independent professional completes the required energy analysis, inspection, and certification.
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The calculation, certification, allocation records, and filing support are assembled for the taxpayer and tax advisor.
Section 179D is both a tax and engineering engagement. We coordinate the project facts, energy analysis, certification, allocation, and tax documentation so each part supports the same conclusion.
Because standards and deduction amounts vary by date and project facts, every engagement begins with a current-rule review rather than a generic estimate.
Interior lighting, heating, cooling, ventilation, hot-water systems, and the building envelope may be evaluated under the applicable Section 179D rules.
Eligible commercial building owners may claim it directly. Designers of qualifying government and certain tax-exempt buildings may be allocated the deduction when legal requirements are met.
Yes. A qualified independent professional must use approved software and certify that the project meets the applicable efficiency standard.
The amount depends on building square footage, measured energy savings, placed-in-service date, reference standard, and compliance with applicable labor requirements.
Potentially. Qualifying retrofits may be eligible when the building, systems, savings, and timing satisfy the applicable rules.
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