The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed by President Obama provided $16.8 billion for the money for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s incentives and programs.  The ARRA extended the many consumer tax incentives originally introduced in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, allowing for Americans to easily afford
energy efficient products and fixtures.

There are many energy incentives available to you today.  We know that the thought of Green Building can be somewhat discouraging when you take into consideration the amount of product cost and installation. For this very reason we have provided a list of tax incentives, rebates,and abatements for your green building project to be as ecological and economically friendly as possible.

Federal Energy Incentives

The Federal Government has many tax credits available to consumers that decide to implement energy efficient practices and appliances in their home or business.  A tax credit is typically morevaluable than an equivalent tax deduction, for the simple fact that is reduces dollar for-dollar and not percentage.  Listed below are some of the tax credit areas that are provided by the Federal government.

• Home Energy Efficiency Improvement
• Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credits
• Residential / Home Rebates
• Commercial / Business Rebates

Visit Tax Incentives Assistance Program (TIAP) for more information

State Energy Incentives

The state of Texas has tax exemptions available in most instances on an individual basis.  Most property tax exemptions involves solar, wind power, and eco-friendly construction systems. 

Visit the State Energy Conservation Office for more information

City of Houston, Texas, Ordinance No. 2009-858:  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Tax Abatement provides new commercial facilities a partial tax deduction for seeking LEED Certification.The agreement shall be effective up to 10 years, at a percentage based upon the level certification actually obtained after.

CLICK HERE City of Houston Energy Incentives

Harris County energy Incentives

Tax Abatement is granted to new construction real property (including Fixed-in-place machinery and equipment) listed in an agreement between the county and the property owner and lessee.

CLICK HERE for Harris County Energy Incentives

Helpful Websites

www.energystar.gov