The IRS has issued a news release on how commercial building owners or leaseholders can qualify for the §179D deduction for making their buildings energy efficient. The deduction was part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.  In order to claim the deduction, the taxpayer must get certification that energy savings will be achieved.  It must be certified by an unrelated individual who is a licensed professional engineer or contractor.  The deduction can be as much as $1.80 per square foot for buildings that achieve a 50% energy savings.  For more info, go to http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=158395,00.html

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