The green building tax deduction is just one of the stimuli available for investment in such residential and commercial projects. One question has to be answered, however – what kinds of buildings can qualify as green and energy efficient? Tax incentives are available for several kinds of constructions like residential dwellings, offices, warehouses, industrial constructions […]
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Five Important Things to Know About the 179D Tax Credit
Owners of commercial buildings that comply with energy efficiency requirements can benefit from lucrative tax incentives. The 179D tax credit encourages investment in energy efficiency and stimulates the execution of projects that reduce electricity consumption connected to heating, cooling and lighting. Are you familiar with this financial stimulus? You need to understand several important facts […]
The Incentives Provided under EPAct Section 45L: What to Expect in 2015
It’s already clear that EPAct Section 45L incentives have been extended retroactively for another year to cover improvements completed during 2014. We’ve decided to provide a brief overview and a reminder of the incentives available for energy efficiency improvements under Section 45L. The 45L Tax Credit: An Overview EPAct Section 45L provides an incentive totaling […]
Senate Renews Section 45L Tax Credits
As the December holidays approach, Senate has taken the time to approve a tax extenders bill that will renew several energy efficiency incentives that expired in the end of 2013. As we reported earlier, analysts predicted that the bill will be approved before the beginning of 2014, providing energy efficiency incentives for yet another year. […]
Will the EPAct 45L Extension Be Approved by the End of the Year?
A possible EPAct 45L extension on the horizon is giving hope to many investors and homeowners interested in executing energy efficiency projects. The provision that expired in the end of 2013 will possibly be renewed for one year. In the beginning of December, the US House of Representatives approved a tax extenders bill worth 42 […]
Lowering Taxes with an Energy Efficient Home Credit and Other Incentives
Various stimuli increase the attractiveness of energy efficient improvements and construction projects. Though some of the possibilities have already expired, it’s still possible to benefit from an opportunity to lower your taxes as a result of an energy efficiency investment. The energy efficient home credit is one of the popular possibilities for lowering the tax […]
US House of Representatives Extends Section 45L Provisions
The US House of Representatives approved a tax extenders bill worth 42 billion dollars. The short-term package will enable the retroactive extension of several energy efficiency incentives including section 45L tax credit. Meaning of the Tax Extenders Bill The bill envisions the extensions of various energy efficiency incentives that expired in 2013. The provision, however, […]
How to Calculate the Energy Tax Credit for Your Residential Improvements
Have you done a home improvement that will qualify you for an energy tax credit? If so, you’ll need to have a good idea about how to do the necessary calculations. The following guide will take you through the process and help you learn how to make the most of the incentive. The Federal Tax […]
Best Residential Improvements Qualifying for Energy Efficient Home Credit
Various home improvements bring a really high return on investment. Energy efficiency projects rank among the most popular options. Many of these projects give access to an energy efficient home credit and their selection is connected to a vast range of additional benefits. Wondering what kind of technology to invest in? Here are four of […]
The Popularity of Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Retrofitting will Continue Growing in the Future
Commercial building retrofitting that targets energy efficient improvements is becoming an increasingly popular niche. Regardless of the fact that some incentives like the green building tax deduction have expired, investors interested in such projects can still discover excellent financing options. According to 2013 statistics by the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan, […]