[Equest-users] EPACT Extension

[Matthew W. Higgins]

Thanks Matt. In New Mexico Senator Bingaman's replacement is an energy conscious go-getter, if anyone is interested in writing a joint letter I would like to contact him. Here's a post-election link on the new senator:

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Democrat-Martin-Heinrich-wins-NM-US-Senate-seat-4011377.php

Though, Senator Bingaman was on the Senate Energy Committee, which may be a better resource to back this new bill depending on who fills his seat on the committee. Either way, please contact if you're interested.

Matthew Higgins, CEM, HBDP, LEED-AP (BD+C)
Energy Project Manager

Bridgers & Paxton Consulting Engineers, Inc.
4600-C Montgomery Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM  87109
  505.883.4111  (t)
  505.888.1436  (f)



From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org [mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Matthew Huffman
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 3:27 PM
To: Jesse Eisenhart; equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Equest-users] EPACT Extension

I'm aware of a proposed Senate bill called the Commercial Building Modernization Act (S.3591) to extend and simplify the EPACT Section 179D deduction.  It was introduced by Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and co-sponsored by Senators Bingaman (D-NM), Feinstein (D-CA), and Cardin (D-MD).  It has been referred  to committee, but there are many more steps until it can reach the President's desk for signature.....

Since Senators Snowe and Bingaman have retired (effective at the end of the current term) I don't know if this would need to be re-introduced or if it's dead.

Here's a link to more info:  http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s3591

I like what I've read so far-such as extending EPACT to 2016 and more provisions to simplify EPACT for existing buildings.

Best regards,

Matt Huffman, LEED AP
Manager, Energy Services
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From: Jesse Eisenhart [mailto:jesse at viridianusa.com]
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 11:30 AM
To: equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org<mailto:equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org>
Subject: [Equest-users] EPACT Extension

Does anyone know the likelihood of the EPACT deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings being extended?

I believe it is currently limited to facilities completed by Dec 31, 2013.  I'm running into a facility that would qualify, but would probably not be completed until after the deadline.

Also is there any special exception for facilities completed in phases?  This building will be in 2 phases, but on one water loop.

Best,

Jesse Eisenhart, BEMP
Energy Services | Project Manager

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