Location | Whole Building | Lighting | Envelope | HVAC | Square Footage | Tax Benefit |
Curtis Junior High School | $0.30 | $0.60 | 138,396 | $124,556.40 | ||
Curtis High School GYM | $1.80 | 47,188 | $8,493.40 | |||
Northport Heights Elementary School | $0.40 | 72,558 | $29,023.20 | |||
Panther Lake Elementary School | $0.60 | 55,188 | $33,122.80 | |||
Puyallup High School | $0.50 | $0.60 | 21,931 | $37,282.70 | ||
Simpson Intermediate School | $0.40 | $0.60 | $0.60 | 37,756 | $37,756.00 | |
5th Shore Elementary School | $0.60 | $0.60 | 46,278 | $55,553.60 | ||
$0.30 | $0.60 | $1.20 | 138,705 | $124,834.50 | ||
Total | $527,067.60 | |||||
All benefits granted to the designer and their architectural firm. |
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 179D energy 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. In order to qualify for these deductions, an analysis of your energy savings is required by a qualified firm like Engineered Tax Services. The savings are significant can additional tax benefits are often identified through the engineering process. Contact ETS for more information.