The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 was signed into law on August 16, 2022. Among the provisions included in this bill is the expansion of the Section 179D tax deduction for building energy efficiency. Thousands of commercial building owners have utilized the 179D tax deduction since its inception in 2005, and this expansion potentially allows for many more to not only utilize the deduction but also claim larger amounts than previously available.
Legislation + Regulation
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
US DOE Releases Industrial Sector Decarbonization Agenda
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its “Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap” a comprehensive report identifying four key pathways to reduce industrial emissions in American manufacturing, on September 7, 2022.
Updated GSA Requirements For Lighting In Federal Buildings
In October, 2021, the GSA published updated rules for the construction and renovation of federal buildings (excluding military buildings). The “P100” is a 316-page document outlining construction and renovation guidelines.
Legislation + Regulation, Lighting Industry
US DOE Publishes New Test Procedures For GSFL, IRL, & GSIL Lamps
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register Final Rule adopting amendments to the test procedures for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs), incandescent reflector lamps (IRLs), and general service incandescent lamps.
DOE Publishes Final Rule For Ceiling Fan Test Procedures
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice amending the test procedures for ceiling fans.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
What The IRA / Climate Law Can Mean For The Green Building Industry
Last week, President Biden signed the $750 Billion Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The new law addresses inflation, climate, energy, prescription drug policy, and corporate tax changes. Roughly $370 Billion are focused on combatting climate change, including energy generation and transmission, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, and environmental justice.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
Ready Or Not, Here Comes Climate Action
Significant climate action legislation is occurring at the US Federal level, as well as in Massachusetts and Maryland.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
Could Sustainable Lighting Product Regulations Be Coming to North America?
Industry discussions about sustainable lighting are increasing, but what would sustainable product regulations look like? The European Union (EU) is far ahead of North America on sustainable product regulations, and a look at what the EU is doing gives one vision of where sustainable product regulations could go in North America.
DOE Estimates Linear Fluorescent Lamp Shipments Dropped 85% Between 2015 & 2022, Heading For 98% Drop By 2026
On May 31st, 2022, the US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Determination that it does not intend to amend efficiency standards for General Service Fluorescent Lamps (GSFL). On July 11th, 2022, DOE held a webinar presenting its rationale.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
Vermont First State To Ban 4’ Fluorescent Tubes, But Probably Not The Last
Vermont is the first state in the U.S. to ban 4′ fluorescent linear lamps.
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