Colorado’s Energy ‑ Compliance Curve Is About to Get Steeper – Here’s What You Need to Know

Colorado’s Energy‑Compliance Curve Is About to Get Steeper—Here’s What You Need to Know Colorado spent the last few years laying the legal groundwork for deep cuts in building‑related greenhouse‑gas (GHG) emissions. In 2025 that groundwork turns into hard‑edged deadlines under two complementary programs: State House Bill 21‑1286 – “Energy Performance for Buildings” (EPB). City & County of … Read more

Walker Reid Strategies and Blue Energy Group Merge to Form Walker Blue, LLC

Merger creates one of the nation’s largest energy tax incentive and engineering firms, expanding capabilities to meet growing market demand Boca Raton, FL and Louisville, KY — Walker Reid Strategies and Blue Energy Group, two nationally recognized leaders in energy tax incentives, will merge to form a new company: Walker Blue, LLC. Walker Blue, LLC … Read more

The Pitfalls of Success-Based Fees in Energy Tax Incentives (179D & 45L)

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By David Diaz, Managing Partner at Walker Reid Strategies Let’s talk about something that’s been bothering me in the energy tax incentive space: success-based fees. If you’re a building owner, tax professional, or a designer/ESCO working on tax-exempt buildings, you need to hear this. Success-based fees in the §179D deduction process are, in my opinion, … Read more

Navigating Energy Tax Incentives: 179D, 45L, and ITC in a Changing Political Landscape

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

Tax Benefits for Green Homes: ENERGY STAR vs. ZERH

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The landscape of residential construction is shifting significantly towards energy efficiency, especially now that the federal government has upgraded a powerful tax benefit program to drive this change: the §45L tax credit.  This credit offers substantial advantages for developers constructing homes that meet specific energy-efficient standards. Let’s understand how green home developers can maximize §45L … Read more

Maximizing Benefits for Developers with the §45L Tax Credit

The §45L Energy-Efficient Tax Credit presents a fantastic opportunity to slash your tax bill while creating eco-friendly living spaces.  Not only does §45L contribute to a healthier environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and total energy consumption, but it also offers significant financial benefits to developers. If you are the developer of apartments, condominiums, single-family … Read more

How the 45L Tax Credit Promotes Green Homes

Green building practices and the §45L Tax Credit go hand and hand. At Walker Reid, we’re passionate about empowering developers to embrace sustainability, and the §45L Tax Credit is a powerful tool that makes it more achievable than ever. Unveiling the §45L Tax Credit The §45L Tax Credit is a federal program designed to incentivize … Read more

Uncovering Untapped Tax Benefits: How 2020-2022 Residential Projects Can Still Benefit From The $2,000 Per Unit §45L Tax Credit

In the world of residential real estate, developers continually seek avenues to maximize returns on investment (ROI) in an industry known for tight margins. We’ll take a look into the advantages of §45L tax credit, focusing on how incorporating energy-efficient features promotes sustainability and leads to a potentially $2,000 per unit tax credit.  Understanding the … Read more

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