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COMcheck and the Commercial Building Tax Deduction for Energy-Efficient Lighting |
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The Energy Policy Act of 2005 provides a tax deduction for lighting and other energy systems that reduce energy use below prescribed levels. The primary tax provision is based on certified whole building energy reduction, but there is an interim rule designed specifically for lighting installations that is based on a simpler prescriptive calculation basis. This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about the interim lighting rule including how COMcheck™ can be applied as part of the process in receiving this deduction.
More at http://resourcecenter.pnl.gov/cocoon/morf/ResourceCenter/article/1570.
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Building Codes Assistance Project |
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Maps & State Overviews
The maps on these pages are intended to be a visual overview of national trends in energy code adoption, and should be used in conjunction with specific state level information found on the state overview pages of this site (accessed by clicking on a state on the maps). In instances where a state has developed its own code, the maps approximate its stringency in terms of the national model codes. Every effort is made to ensure that they are accurate and up-to-date.
More at: http://www.bcap-energy.org/home.php
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DOE is maintaining a list of the Qualified Computer Software for Calculating Energy Savings for Purposes of the Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction under Internal Revenue Code §179D. Go to the following link: http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/info/qualified_software/
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Lighting Presentation Sample Slideshow (117kb)
This 13-slide PowerPoint file provides a basic presentation of the lighting aspects of the Commercial Buildings Deduction, which can be used for training and customer presentations. |
