Intended to promote the design, build, and renovation of commercial buildings that reduce energy consumption, the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction, Section 179D, is a tax incentive that needs to be on an A|E|C firm's radar. The Section 179D tax deduction allows architectural, engineering, and construction firms to claim a tax deduction from any new design, build or renovation projects they completed for any government or tax-exempt business. Section 179D allows A|E|C firms to claim up to $5 per square foot if energy-efficient HVAC units, building envelopes, and LED lighting were installed during their new build or renovation projects. Join us to learn how your A|E|C firm can be rewarded for your efforts at implementing energy efficiency in your new design, build or renovation projects.

Presenters

JT Daniels, ABGi, 179D Practice Leader

JT has spent the last decade as an Electrical Engineer in the energy efficiency sector for commercial buildings. Originally driving cost savings measures nationally for The Home Depot, JT brought his technical acumen to the 179D space, delivering more than $250M in 179D deductions for clients across the nation. JT is the 179D Practice Leader of ABGi USA and has developed a reputation for creating a highly ethical, legal, and technically valid work product that exceeds client expectations.

Jesse Barreara, ABGi, 179D Associate Director

Jesse has spent the last 7 years in the consulting industry for various specialty tax incentives. With a passion for client service and streamlining processes through automation, Jesse has been able to deliver over $100M in 179D deductions for clients in the A|E|C industry. Jesse is the 179D Associate Director for ABGi USA and has developed a people-focused method of project management that incorporates streamlined efficiencies to maximize our client's deductions, while maintaining a standard of legality and ethics - the standard of ABGi.