Tax Deduction
Take advantage of the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (179D) and maximize your energy savings
Recently, the government has made energy efficient initiatives a high priority, resulting in many great saving opportunities for commercial building owners. Lighthouse LLC helps you take advantage of the tax credit and deductions available to you, ensuring you get the most from your energy savings. The Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, better known as tax-code section 179D, is one of the most valuable energy savings programs for commercial property owners.
How Do I Qualify for a Tax Credit?
Commercial building owners can qualify for the 179D tax deduction when they install the appropriate systems and meet energy efficiency standards set by the ASHRAE Standard.
At Lighthouse LLC, we can help you get the full benefit of the 179D tax deduction by providing lighting and services that'll help reduce your total energy consumption, meeting the efficiency energy savings standards.
Maximum Deductions Based on Building Size
Maximum deduction of 60 cents per square foot for each type of deduction
| Building Size (ft²) | Building Envelope | HVAC | Lighting | Total 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 |
What Commercial Buildings are Eligible for 179D?
Lighthouse LLC helps a wide variety of commercial buildings across various industries receive their tax credit through 179D. If you own or operate any of these property types, we can ensure you see your proper energy saving tax deduction.