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Join CommunityUnlock Up To $5.81 Per Square Foot in Energy Tax Deductions
Section 179D is a federal tax incentive that rewards commercial building owners and designers for energy-efficient building improvements. It provides substantial tax deductions for installing qualifying energy-efficient systems.
Significant Tax Savings
Save hundreds of thousands on larger properties
Accelerated ROI
Shorten payback periods by years
Enhanced Building Value
Reduce costs and increase marketability
Expanded Eligibility
Now includes tax-exempt organizations
Who Can Claim the Deduction?
Commercial Building Owners
Property owners who implement qualifying energy-efficient systems
Tax-Exempt Building Owners
Government, non-profit, religious, and tribal organizations
Architects & Engineers
Designers of energy-efficient systems for qualifying buildings
Energy Efficiency Rebate Calculator
Our free calculator provides accurate estimates of potential tax benefits based on building specifications, energy savings, and project costs.
Select a building type to automatically fill in typical values
Enter the total conditioned area of your building
Projects using prevailing wage rates qualify for 5× the base rebate
Your Total Tax Rebate
$68,000
Based on $0.68/ft² × 100,000 ft²
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Enabling more professionals to implement energy-efficient solutions creates a larger positive environmental impact.
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