The 179D Countdown: How to Secure Energy Deductions Before June 30—Without Rushing the Wrong Project

Webinar Description

The Section 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction is scheduled to sunset for projects that begin construction after June 30, 2026. While many firms are urging immediate action, rushed decisions can lead to missed eligibility, documentation gaps, or projects that never fully qualify.

This session cuts through the noise to help owners, developers, and advisors understand what actually needs to happen before June 30—and what doesn’t. We’ll clarify how the ‘beginning of construction’ rules really work, which projects are worth accelerating, and how to position current and planned builds to preserve 179D benefits without disrupting capital plans.

Attendees will leave with a practical decision framework to evaluate 179D opportunities, prioritize the right projects, and move forward with confidence—before the deadline closes.

Learning Objectives

· Understand what the June 30, 2026 179D deadline truly requires, including what “beginning construction” means in practice.

· Identify which projects are realistically worth accelerating based on timing, scope, and qualification risk.

· Avoid common documentation and planning mistakes related to modeling, prevailing wage compliance, and certification.

· Apply a pre–June 30 decision framework to determine whether to act now or plan for future incentives.