Finance & Tax Center
Finance & Tax Center

Lower Upfront Costs.
Maximize Tax Savings.

Flexible financing options and Section 179D federal tax deductions designed to reduce the true cost of your commercial lighting upgrade.

Our Advantage

Why Partner With Lighthouse
for Financing & Tax Savings?

Competitive Financing Rates

Access competitive commercial financing rates designed to maximize your investment potential.

Fast, Streamlined Approvals

Our efficient approval process gets your project moving quickly with minimal delays.

Flexible Payment Structures

Payment plans structured around your business cash flow and budget objectives.

Section 179D Tax Incentive Guidance

Expert guidance to identify eligible upgrades and capture the full federal tax benefit.

Commercial Financing

Flexible Financing for Commercial LED Upgrades

Upgrading to energy-efficient LED lighting is a strategic investment—but it doesn't need to disrupt your capital planning.

Lighthouse LLC provides structured commercial financing solutions that allow businesses to modernize their lighting systems while maintaining financial flexibility. Our streamlined approval process helps you move forward quickly, aligning project timelines with your operational and budget objectives.

Whether you're completing a facility-wide LED retrofit or phased lighting improvements, we help you implement energy-efficient upgrades without large upfront expenditures—positioning your property for improved performance, reduced operating costs, and long-term asset value growth.

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Commercial LED financing
Federal Tax Incentive

Section 179D Energy-Efficiency Tax Deductions

Section 179D, also known as the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, is a federal tax incentive that allows commercial property owners to significantly reduce taxable income through qualifying energy-efficient lighting upgrades.

By meeting applicable ASHRAE performance standards, businesses can lower their overall project cost while improving building efficiency. Lighthouse LLC helps identify eligible upgrades and coordinate required documentation to ensure you capture the full financial benefit available under Section 179D.

Who qualifies for Section 179D
Eligibility

Who Qualifies for Section 179D?

Commercial building owners who upgrade to energy efficient LED lighting systems may qualify for the Section 179D tax deduction when their improvements meet federally recognized energy efficiency standards and achieve required performance benchmarks.

A wide range of commercial property types can be eligible, provided the project satisfies the necessary verification and certification requirements. Lighthouse LLC works with building owners across multiple industries to help ensure their lighting upgrades align with current qualification guidelines and maximize available tax benefits.

Apartment Complexes
Hotels & Hospitality
Hospitals & Healthcare
Storage Facilities
Office Buildings
Retail Stores
Senior Living Facilities
Warehouses
Potential Savings

Potential Section 179D Savings by Building Size

Deduction amounts are calculated on a per-square-foot basis and vary based on performance compliance.

Building Size (ft²)Building EnvelopeHVACLightingTotal Maximum
50,000$30,000$30,000$30,000$90,000
100,000$60,000$60,000$60,000$180,000
500,000$300,000$300,000$300,000$900,000
Combined Advantage

Finance the Upgrade.
Deduct the Savings.

Upgrade your lighting with little to no upfront capital while leveraging Section 179D to further reduce your overall project cost. By combining structured financing with available tax deductions, businesses can improve cash flow, lower taxable income, and turn an energy efficient upgrade into an immediate financial advantage.

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