Blue Energy Group’s Response to President Trump’s Energy Executive Order by: Blue Energy Group The energy tax credits that were made available by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) are now under question, as many are trying to figure out if funding for the tax credits will be paused or eliminated following the announcement of President … Read more
On January 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a new online portal to help building owners, developers, and tax professionals better understand the potential tax deduction opportunities under §179D. This tool aims to simplify the sometimes-confusing calculations necessary to determine whether a commercial building qualifies for the 179D Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Tax … Read more
Over the past year, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has fundamentally reshaped the incentives landscape for energy-efficient buildings and clean energy initiatives. At Walker Reid, we’ve helped building owners, architects, developers, and other stakeholders maximize their tax benefits and navigate new legislative updates—particularly surrounding the 179D deduction, 45L credit, and Investment Tax Credit (ITC). With … Read more
Show Summary: In episode 5 of Reframe, show host Jeff Nichols explores the intersection between the designers of energy-efficient buildings and the accounting teams who process the energy tax deductions and credits. Who sits in the middle to provide a bridge between these functions and why is their role so critical? You’ll meet Josh Howes who … Read more
Energy tax incentives have always been powerful catalysts for encouraging sustainable development, reducing energy costs, and stimulating economic growth. As we head into 2025, a new wave of updates and proposed adjustments promises to reshape the landscape for CPAs, architectural and engineering (A/E) firms, real estate developers, and construction and energy service companies. Staying abreast … Read more
by: Josh Howes, CEO December 1, 2024 This is a question that I have been asked many times since the election in November. It’s a legitimate question that has thousands of projects and hundreds of billions of dollars riding on the answer. Trump pledged back in September to “terminate the Green New Deal” and “rescind … Read more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its annual inflation adjustments for the tax year 2025, bringing significant updates to the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction under Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code. These changes, detailed in Revenue Procedure 2024-40, are poised to impact building owners, architects, and designers aiming to capitalize on tax incentives … Read more
As a subject matter expert in 26 U.S.C. § 179D, the recent case of United States v. Oehler underscores the vital importance of engaging experienced and reputable firms, like Walker Reid Strategies, to guide you through the complex landscape of energy-efficient commercial building deductions. Click here for the original case: United States v. Oehler Why … Read more
Energy Tax Credit and Cost Segregation Expertise added nationwide LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, July 10, 2024 Blue Energy Group, the Louisville-based company specializing in energy tax incentives, announced today that Charles Duncan has been hired as the Managing Director of Cost Segregation and Peter Randolph has been hired as the Vice President of Business Development. These new roles … Read more
The construction industry significantly impacts the environment, but there’s a growing movement toward sustainability that builders, contractors, and developers simply cannot ignore. The path towards promoting energy-efficient building practices is by utilizing tax incentives such as §179D and §45L, crucial in offering substantial financial benefits to those who adopt sustainable practices. The Impact of §179D … Read more
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