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   I-BEAM reduces operation costs and maintenance costs when compared to other lighting solutions. In new installations, typical break even is one-year. For retrofit applications, payback is typically two years versus 400 watt metal halide. Delivers up to 50% energy savings over 400 watt metal halide. Occupancy sensors and multi-lamp switching will further reduce consumption. TCLP compliant lamps reduce recycling costs and mercury disposal. Longer lamp life reduces frequency of lamp replacement compared to metal halide fixtures. Enhances Lighting Quality  The I-BEAM System uses advanced optical control to deliver a superior quality visual environment without sacrificing reliability and efficiency. Enhanced color spectrum increases perceived light levels. Lamp maintains at least 90% of initial lumen output throughout life. Vertical illumination is improved and puts light where it’s needed the most. Superior uniformity reduces shadows and “hot spots”.  published on June 2, 2006 per Department of Treasury notice # 2006-52. The energy efficient commercial buildings deduction provides a deduction for building owners equal to energy-efficient commercial building property expenditures made by the taxpayer, subject to a cap. See EPAct/Energy Estimator v2.0 to download a spreadsheet that can be used to estimate the tax and energy benefits for your specific situation. Spreadsheet was last uploaded on March 19, 2007. NOTE: it is best to save the spreadsheet onto your harddrive before using it and you may have to reduce the macro security in your Excel to medium to use this spreadsheet. Click here to download a completed spreadsheet as an example. A tax deduction is available up to $1.80/sq.ft. for energy efficient commercial buildings that improve on ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001 energy costs by 50%. Space-by-Space values - Whole Building Values. Note 2001 values are the same as 1999. Alternate system-specific deductions are available for interior lighting, HVAC and building envelope - each system up to $0.60/sq.ft. An interim rule for the system-specific deduction for lighting provides for a deduction for interior lighting systems with power density at least 25% less than prescribed by ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001. This deduction increases in a linear fashion to $0.60/sq.ft. for systems that are at least 40% less. Warehouses may only qualify for the deduction if they are at least 50% less than ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001. The system-specific deduction for lighting can apply to new construction or lighting renovations for any building located in the United States that is within the scope of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2001. Certain lighting level and lighting control requirements must also be met in order to qualify for the partial interim lighting deductions. The provision is effective for property (or renovations) placed in service after December 31, 2005 and prior to January 1, 2008. [NOTE: In December 2006, these deductions were extended to December 31, 2008.] The tax deduction is claimed one time for the year in which the property is placed in service. The deduction cannot exceed the capital expenditure for the energy efficient lighting system and will reduce the cost basis of the equipment for depreciation purposes. For public entities such as public schools, hospitals or government offices, the deduction may be allocated to the person primarily responsible for designing the property. The Department of Energy and the Internal Revenue Service will be defining specific details regarding tax guidance and compliance software in the near future. There will also be additional information regarding who is deemed qualified to certify building efficiency as well as the IRS deduction forms. Additional information regarding The Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction can be obtained at www.efficientbuildings.org. The above summary is meant to provide a general overview of the tax provisions of the Energy Policy Act 2005. Please contact your tax advisor to determine the specific tax treatment appropriate for your company. Section 109 - Standards for Federal Buildings EPAct 2005 requires "DOE to establish revised energy efficiency performance standards for the construction of all new Federal buildings, ...". Click here to download the 'interim final rule' published on December 4th, 2006. | Return Home | Workers Comp | T5 HO Flourescent High Bay Lighting | Film Processors/ image setters | Contact Us | Parts Department | Plate Maker's/ Image Setter | Robb ELelectric Accessories | Custom Blinds | Circuit Breakers & Fuses | |
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