Office Buildings Case study
Go green, save green
179D is a tax incentive that is available for newly constructed or renovated buildings that have installed energy-saving elements. This tax deduction provides tax-saving benefits for commercial building owners, as well as architectural and design firms that have worked on projects for public agency-owned facilities.
Originally passed under the 2005 Energy Policy, the 179D tax provision allows a tax deduction of up to $5 per square foot for both new and existing buildings.
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Office Buildings
Company: A mid sized software solutions company
Location: San Francisco, CA
Building: 62505 square foot office building
179D deduction:
The total cost of the energy-efficient improvements was $1 million. The 179D deduction allowed the company to deduct $180,000 from their federal taxes, which saved them $63,000 in taxes.
NTG’s team began by conducting the required energy simulation to verify the deduction. They then communicated with building owners to explain the deduction and obtain all required documentation. They also worked with qualified engineers and contractors to complete inspections and testing. Finally, NTG provided tax consulting to verify the deductions and oversee the tax filing process.
Office buildings Case study Table
| Components | Electricity | Gas | Energy costs |
| Interior lighting | 653.3 | 31756 | |
| Space heating | 2692.5 | 47146 | |
| Space Cooling | 614 | 29843 | |
| Pumps | 18.2 | 885 | |
| Ventilation fans | 279 | 13559 |
The 179D deduction was available for both new construction and renovations.
Energy-efficient improvements:
- New LED lighting throughout the building
- Upgraded HVAC system with variable speed drives
- New insulation in the roof and walls
- New windows with low-emissivity coatings
Conclusion:
The 179D deduction is a valuable tax incentive for businesses that invest in energy-efficient improvements. The deduction can save businesses a significant amount of money on their federal taxes, and it can also help to reduce their energy consumption and environmental impact.
Other benefits of energy-efficient improvements:
- Increased comfort and productivity for employees
- Reduced operating costs
- Increased property value
- Improved environmental impact
NTG’s success in this area is due to their understanding of complex construction and design projects. The team performs a high degree of due diligence and works with a variety of government authorities to expedite the approval process. This ensures that their clients receive the maximum possible benefit from the 179D program.
If you are a fire department considering energy efficiency improvements, you should talk to our team about the 179D tax deduction. The deduction can help you to make your office spaces and buildings more sustainable and save money on energy costs.
How Do You Qualify Based on Your Industry?
The 179D Tax Deduction is for Architects, Engineering Firms, Commercial Building Owners, and Construction Firms. This deduction is especially profitable for renovation projects, usually performed by these professional teams.
Qualifying Energy-Savings Are All Around You
It can be difficult to figure out if your building’s energy efficiency improvements qualify for this deduction. National Tax Group makes it easy with an in-depth study of your project and how it qualifies.
EPAct 179D studies are applicable for the following:
- New construction of commercial buildings
- Upgrades, renovations and retrofits, improvements to lighting, HVAC, envelope (roof, insulation, and windows), energy performance contracting, CRA redevelopment
- LEED-certified buildings
- Green/energy-efficient buildings
- Residential apartment buildings
- Public buildings
Commercial Building Owners
Architects & Designers
How Do You Qualify Based on Your Industry?
The 179D Tax Deduction is for Architects, Engineering Firms, Commercial Building Owners, and Construction Firms. This deduction is especially profitable for renovation projects, usually performed by these professional teams.
Qualifying Energy-Savings Are All Around You
It can be difficult to figure out if your building’s energy efficiency improvements qualify for this deduction. National Tax Group makes it easy with an in-depth study of your project and how it qualifies.
EPAct 179D studies are applicable for the following:
- New construction of commercial buildings
- Upgrades, renovations and retrofits, improvements to lighting, HVAC, envelope (roof, insulation, and windows), energy performance contracting, CRA redevelopment
- LEED-certified buildings
- Green/energy-efficient buildings
- Residential apartment buildings
- Public buildings
We are excited to announce that after years of legislation
179D & 45L have been extended
Lighting
Interior & Parking Garages
.60¢ Per Sq. Ft.
HVAC
Heating, Cooling, Ventilation and Hot Water
.60¢ Per Sq. Ft.
Building Envelope
Envelope Systems, Windows, Doors, Roofs and Insulation
.60¢ Per Sq. Ft.
80,000 X $1.80 =
$144,000
How Do You Qualify Based on Your Industry?
The 179D Tax Deduction is for Architects, Engineering Firms, Commercial Building Owners, and Construction Firms. This deduction is especially profitable for renovation projects, usually performed by these professional teams.
Qualifying Energy-Savings Are All Around You
It can be difficult to figure out if your building’s energy efficiency improvements qualify for this deduction. National Tax Group makes it easy with an in-depth study of your project and how it qualifies.
EPAct 179D studies are applicable for the following:
- New construction of commercial buildings
- Upgrades, renovations and retrofits, improvements to lighting, HVAC, envelope (roof, insulation, and windows), energy performance contracting, CRA redevelopment
- LEED-certified buildings
- Green/energy-efficient buildings
- Residential apartment buildings
- Public buildings
Commercial Building Owners
Architects & Designers
GO GREEN, SAVE GREEN
179D is a tax incentive that is available for newly constructed or renovated buildings that have installed energy-saving elements. This tax deduction provides tax-saving benefits for commercial building owners, as well as architectural and design firms that have worked on projects for public agency-owned facilities.
Originally passed under the 2005 Energy Policy, the 179D tax provision allows a tax deduction of up to $5 per square foot for both new and existing buildings.