Signed into the tax code in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the 179D Federal Tax Deduction is a provision to encourage new construction and building retrofit energy efficiency projects. The following is a simple guide to help professionals who are considering the 179D Federal Tax Deduction.
What is the 179D ...
Data Center Energy Efficiency and Economies of Scale
Data centers are among the most important and energy-intensive facilities for the U.S. and global economy. Data centers process billions of pieces of information daily to power our work and social lives. That volume of processing power requires multiple large facilities filled with rows of servers that run continuously, which ...
Maximizing Your LED Investment
LEDs are the longest lasting and most energy efficient lighting products on the market. They have made a significant impact on the American and global economy in a short period of time, due to tremendous growth and market penetration. Rapid growth, however, is often saddled with a number of issues. ...
In Facilities Management, You Should Sweat the Small Stuff
Facilities management and energy efficiency is not always about the big picture. In fact, more often than not, energy efficiency planning requires a comprehensive examination into how efficiently electrical and gas components operate within a building. There is a lot of small stuff to consider, especially in larger and more ...
How to Qualify for the Green Communities Designation
Green Communities is a state-level funding program for towns and cities to receive funds to make energy efficiency improvements to municipal buildings in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen economies. The Green Communities Act of 2008 (S.B. 2768), recognized by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), has ...