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179D Tax Deduction Property owners all over the United States may be surprised to find there are tax deductions for their buildings. 179D tax deduction is the most popular but that does not mean everyone can or will qualify. There are certain criteria your building must meet to be eligible for the deduction. The deduction … Read more

The section 179D deduction is currently set to expire on December 31, 2013.  However, the Obama Administration’s fiscal year 2014 proposal would increase both the maximum deduction and the partial deduction available for the installation of energy-efficient commercial building property. The proposal would raise the current maximum deduction to $3.00 per square foot (from $1.80 … Read more

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law on August 16, is designed to address energy, tax and health policy. The act has a direct impact on the real estate and construction industry, with new and expanded green building tax incentives for anyone constructing or improving real property. With changes to the 179D commercial … Read more

The Louisville-based engineering firm has welcomed two new engineers and office staff to its team. BRENDEN FRAZIER, PROJECT ENGINEER Before coming to Blue Energy Group, Brenden worked with another local MEP design firm. He also worked for Cummins, Inc in automotive manufacturing . Brenden, who is a Louisville native, worked two jobs to put himself … Read more

Looking for a change of pace? One thing is sure, we set a different pace! We are currently seeking an experienced Professional Engineer to join our growing company. The Engineer we seek to add to our organization is a detail-oriented self-disciplined professional. This position requires a considerable amount of travel to all parts of the … Read more

Because every space is different, there are different challenges and considerations that need to be made when you decide to renovate or design a building. We have outlined a few of them below. Learn what your MEP design may be missing. Building Owner and Architect Agreement If there is an agreement between the owner of the building … Read more

Are you working towards getting a 179D building certification? Make sure that you’re not worried about the certification being rejected. When you work with Blue Energy Group to secure a 179D deduction, we give you peace of mind with our BLUE-Guard Audit Defense©.  Besides guaranteeing the accuracy of the certifications, every client also gets: What are … Read more

In the United States, “72% of customers believe it is important to buy from green companies,” according to a 2011 study. Since increasing environmental awareness has been a long-term trend, that number may already be higher, and will likely continue to rise. This means that being environmentally responsible is not just about saving money on utility … Read more

Louisville, KY — (SBWIRE) — 02/07/2017 — BLUE Energy Group is honored to announce the arrival of professional engineer Keith Dohn who will head BLUE Energy Group’s Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Design Services team. Keith brings a host of in-depth experience that will be invaluable in continuing to offer clients the best in energy consulting. As … Read more

Going green is all the rage and is quickly transforming the way companies do business. While going green provides an abundance of benefits, the process of certification can be a pain for business owners. Now you can go blue with Blue Energy Group. Blue Energy Group’s goal is to make this process as worry-free as … Read more