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IRA Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Credit (179D)

Administered by IRS/Department of Energy · Federal Program

BENEFIT
Negotiated / contact agency
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Building must meet energy efficiency standards
  • 2Up to $5 per sq ft deduction for new/existing buildings
  • 3Prevailing wage required for maximum benefit
  • 4Must achieve 25-50%+ energy savings vs ASHRAE baseline

Eligible Project Types

CommercialMixed UseMultifamily
STACKING POTENTIAL

IRA Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Credit (179D) is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this federal credit with state brownfield TIF, historic tax credits, and local abatements to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

Source: IRS/Department of Energy official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-03-10
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