Architects are eligible for a federal tax benefit of up to $1.80 per square foot for the design of energy-efficient public buildings. The three-year look back window for architects to claim the 179D tax deduction
With the expiration of 179D EPAct, there has been a lot of questions surrounding the extension of the deduction and the enactment of 179F. No one can be certain of the future of EPAct and
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has published a request for comment on which green building rating systems should be used by the federal government. Every five years, the GSA is required to evaluate green
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Commercial Building Modernization Act Enhances Section 179D Deductions (WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 16, 2012) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International urges the U.S. Senate to pass S. 3591, also
New York City has publicly posted 2011 energy benchmarking results for 2,065 large commercial properties representing more than 530 million square feet, marking the first time any US city, state or county has disclosed private-sector
Thursday, November 8, 2012 Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center Join Cindy Lucas, Director, Energy Policy Act 179D, Room A, Gain an understanding of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and recently extended 179D Federal Tax
New York Enacts Legislation Authorizing Real Property Exemptions for Green Buildings. On July 18, 2012, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed Senate Bill 1462 into law authorizing a municipal corporation to provide a real property
On February 4, 2011, In 179D Deduction, Energy Efficient Tax Deductions, Energy Policy Act of 2005, Tax Benefits for Business and Property Owners, Tax Deductions for Architects By John Cummings. President Obama’s State of the
State Legislature Approves Property Tax Exemptions for Green Building This week, the New York State Legislature approved a law authored by local Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. that would provide a tax incentive to builders
There have been many opportunities which have been promoted by the Federal Government lately, which significantly benefits AIA members; The US Navy announced their requirement for more of their buildings to become energy efficient. The