The following links are additional resources for information on the
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct), as well as energy saving solutions for
buildings:
The complete Energy Policy Act of 2005 as written by Congress:
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The Energy Policy Act of 2005, Full Text
(PDF)
IRS information notice on how commercial building owners or leaseholders
can qualify for the tax deduction for making their building energy
efficient:
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Notice 2006-52 (PDF)
From the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
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Description and Technical Explanation of H.R. 6, TITLE
XIII, Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2005 (PDF)
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The full conference report for EPAct 2005
(PDF)
NEMA has issued a guidance document for the certification letter that is
required in order to claim the IRS Section 179D tax deduction. The
certification letter must be signed by an engineer or contractor who is
licensed in the jurisdiction in which the building is located and represents
himself as being qualified to do this type of building analysis. The NEMA
guidance document provides sample language and examples.
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Guidance on Energy Policy Act Commercial Building’s
Tax Deduction Certification Letters
See what's possible with Philips Lighting and EPAct 2005
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Philips Lighting website
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA)
provides education on the benefits and operation of automatic switching and
dimming controls:
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Lighting Controls Association Website
Energy Star is a government-backed program helping businesses and
individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency:
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Energy Star® program
A brief summary of EPAct 2005:
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Wikipedia, Energy Policy Act of 2005
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program offers
an array of resources to help
architects, builders, contractors, building owners and managers, and
homeowners make smart choices about energy:
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DOE Home Page (extend link to include DOE)
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Building Technologies Program
Energy Saving Solutions and ideas from the U.S. Department of Energy for a
variety of buildings:
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Multifamily
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Office
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Retail
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Healthcare
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Hospitality
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School
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University
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Government
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