This document discusses various tax credits, deductions, and programs available for greening affordable multifamily housing. It provides an overview of the federal tax incentives available, including the 30% investment tax credit, 10% investment tax credit, production tax credit, energy efficiency tax deduction, and bonus depreciation. It also discusses state and utility-based programs in Massachusetts. Finally, it provides an example of a potential solar retrofit project using these incentives and financing structures.
Impact of financial incentives on CSP plant economics [CSTP 2009]Smithers Apex
- Review of key current CSP financial incentives and their stability going forward
- Demonstration/case study of how incentives impact a CSP plant’s levelized cost of electricity (LCOE)
Jay Paidipati, Managing Consultant, NAVIGANT
The Green Deal - an innovative energy efficient delivery structure for UK homesGrant Thornton
The Green Deal is an innovative framework designed to increase energy efficiency in UK homes at no upfront cost to occupants. Key mechanisms include the Golden Rule, which requires estimated energy savings to exceed costs, and the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) which provides subsidies. Birmingham City Council plans to improve energy efficiency in around 15,000 properties with £100 million in investment over three years through the Green Deal.
Utah provides financial incentives for renewable energy projects through the Renewable Energy Development Incentive (REDI) program. REDI offers a refundable tax credit for up to 100% of new state tax revenues generated by a project over 5-10 years. To qualify, projects must generate renewable energy or related manufacturing and create high-paying jobs. The state has set goals to increase energy efficiency 20% and derive 20% of electricity from renewables by 2025 to encourage renewable development.
This document summarizes common debt structures used by state and local governments in California. It describes issuer, security, pledged revenues, examples, risks, and notes for:
1) State of California debt including general obligation bonds, lease revenue bonds, and revenue anticipation notes.
2) City and county debt including general obligation bonds, lease appropriation debt, and tax increment revenue bonds.
3) School district and community college district debt including general obligation bonds and lease appropriation debt.
4) Mello-Roos bonds which are special tax or assessment bonds issued by community facility districts to fund infrastructure for real estate developments.
This workshop will explore how organizations can utilize various federal, state, and private financing sources combined with innovative ideas to create affordable rural rental housing for veterans, seniors, and families. Participants will learn to analyze project cash flow, maximize private investment, leverage tax credits, and bridge financing gaps.
Funding Public Infrastructure Stephen Labson slEconomicsStephen Labson
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview to broad options at hand in funding public infrastructure. In developing this overview we have had regard to a number of funding approaches found in practice, and have provided a small set of case studies so as to illustrate key aspects of various approaches and options.
Impact of financial incentives on CSP plant economics [CSTP 2009]Smithers Apex
- Review of key current CSP financial incentives and their stability going forward
- Demonstration/case study of how incentives impact a CSP plant’s levelized cost of electricity (LCOE)
Jay Paidipati, Managing Consultant, NAVIGANT
The Green Deal - an innovative energy efficient delivery structure for UK homesGrant Thornton
The Green Deal is an innovative framework designed to increase energy efficiency in UK homes at no upfront cost to occupants. Key mechanisms include the Golden Rule, which requires estimated energy savings to exceed costs, and the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) which provides subsidies. Birmingham City Council plans to improve energy efficiency in around 15,000 properties with £100 million in investment over three years through the Green Deal.
Utah provides financial incentives for renewable energy projects through the Renewable Energy Development Incentive (REDI) program. REDI offers a refundable tax credit for up to 100% of new state tax revenues generated by a project over 5-10 years. To qualify, projects must generate renewable energy or related manufacturing and create high-paying jobs. The state has set goals to increase energy efficiency 20% and derive 20% of electricity from renewables by 2025 to encourage renewable development.
This document summarizes common debt structures used by state and local governments in California. It describes issuer, security, pledged revenues, examples, risks, and notes for:
1) State of California debt including general obligation bonds, lease revenue bonds, and revenue anticipation notes.
2) City and county debt including general obligation bonds, lease appropriation debt, and tax increment revenue bonds.
3) School district and community college district debt including general obligation bonds and lease appropriation debt.
4) Mello-Roos bonds which are special tax or assessment bonds issued by community facility districts to fund infrastructure for real estate developments.
This workshop will explore how organizations can utilize various federal, state, and private financing sources combined with innovative ideas to create affordable rural rental housing for veterans, seniors, and families. Participants will learn to analyze project cash flow, maximize private investment, leverage tax credits, and bridge financing gaps.
Funding Public Infrastructure Stephen Labson slEconomicsStephen Labson
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview to broad options at hand in funding public infrastructure. In developing this overview we have had regard to a number of funding approaches found in practice, and have provided a small set of case studies so as to illustrate key aspects of various approaches and options.
Debt review presentation qecb-power saver, march 2012HarcourtBrownEF
This document discusses launching a residential energy upgrade program in Salt Lake County using a combination of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) and the PowerSaver financing product. QECBs offer below-market interest rates subsidized by the IRS, while PowerSaver provides mortgage insurance through HUD. The proposed program would issue QECBs through a conduit to fund low-cost loans originated by an approved PowerSaver lender. This structure could create a sustainable financing model to scale the energy upgrade market in Salt Lake County while offering homeowners energy improvements at affordable rates.
1. The document discusses creating national will to achieve the national destiny and purpose set by GCC country leaders, including reducing energy demand and emissions.
2. It presents district cooling as a way to efficiently cool different building types and proposes various investment options for states, recommending public-private partnerships and third party investments.
3. A decision matrix compares investment alternatives based on economic and financial factors, concluding that a third party investment using a BOOT method is most suitable.
Presented at a round table of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation and its Trilateral Green Building Construction Task Force during GreenBuild in San Francisco, California, on November 13, 2012.
This document reviews several established on-bill financing programs for energy efficiency improvements that have been operating for multiple years. It discusses key characteristics of programs in Hawaii, New Hampshire, Kansas, and lessons learned. Some of the main challenges identified include difficulties engaging rental properties due to split incentives, concerns about free ridership, and complex application processes that caused delays. Overall, the established programs showed promising results but also areas for improvement.
The memorandum summarizes discussions from a CPUC workshop about On Bill Repayment (OBR) programs in California. Key points made include:
1) There was lack of consistency around terminology, with OBR meaning different things to different parties.
2) The workshop aimed to explore how OBR could help California increase energy efficiency loan volumes and project comprehensiveness.
3) An OBR program without disconnection may increase loan volumes by making loans easy for contractors and consumers, but likely would not significantly impact affordability or capital attraction for lenders since it lacks disconnection as a repayment mechanism.
Jennifer Dixon: Managing financial risk in the NHSNuffield Trust
This document summarizes a presentation on managing financial risk in the NHS. It discusses concepts of insurance risk and provider risk. It outlines provisions in the Health and Social Care Bill related to allocating resources from the NHS Commissioning Board to clinical commissioning groups and managing insurance risk for providers. The document also discusses strategies for ex-ante and ex-post risk management, including risk bearing, risk sharing, and risk transfer. Finally, it presents an approach to person-based resource allocation and risk sharing between clinical commissioning groups using simulation modeling.
This document discusses on-bill repayment (OBR) programs for energy efficiency loans in California. It argues that OBR could increase energy efficiency project uptake by providing more convenient, low-cost financing. However, it notes that the term "OBR" was used to describe different concepts. It then analyzes how OBR programs with and without disconnection policies could impact loan volume, affordability, and ability to attract capital. While OBR may increase volume, it likely would not significantly impact affordability or capital attraction without a disconnection policy.
How has MS spent its disaster recovery CDBG funds? What percentage has gone towards lower-income storm victims? What would need to happen to meet Congressional goal?
Energy efficiency finance_options_for_utilities_oct_2011-1HarcourtBrownEF
This document discusses options for utilities to finance energy efficiency programs and achieve ambitious efficiency goals. It notes that financing can leverage private capital, make efficiency investments cash flow positive for customers, and help utilities meet challenging cost-effectiveness tests. The document reviews objectives for successful finance programs like integration with other program elements, simplicity, fast origination, and attractive rates. It then provides case studies of various utility financing programs in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Carolina, and Arizona.
This document proposes a benefit sharing paradigm for REDD+ in Indonesia that views communities as co-owners of projects rather than disturbed neighbors. It suggests defining benefits more broadly than just cash distributions, to include well-being, sustainability, and fulfilled social needs derived from carbon as well as other ecosystem services. The document outlines identifying various beneficiaries like communities, developers, and governments and their potential benefits, and distributing benefits through existing and new channels as part of a green development plan while ensuring community access, safeguards, and transparency. Key challenges mentioned are developing legal frameworks, defining ownership and beneficiaries, increasing capacity for management, and preventing corruption.
Income protection insurance provides payments if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. Most policies pay 75% of your salary for 12-24 months after a waiting period of 31-90 days. Shopping with an income protection specialist allows you to get the best coverage details. While the industry has faced criticism, comparisons tables coming in 2009 should make selecting policies easier by standardizing questions asked of different providers. For now, working with a standalone specialist is the safest option to ensure desired coverage details and quality protection.
1. Taxpayers who made energy efficient home improvements or purchases in 2007 may qualify for tax credits of up to $500. Additional credits of up to $2,000 are available for qualifying energy efficient property purchases.
2. Credits are also available for purchasing alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles, though they phase out after manufacturers sell a certain number of qualified vehicles.
3. Owners of residential rental properties may qualify for an energy credit of up to 30% of the cost of installing solar, geothermal, or fuel cell energy systems. However, most energy tax credits expired at the end of 2007.
The new estate tax rules and your estate planDamon Roberts
The document summarizes the major changes to estate tax laws under the 2010 Tax Act and how those changes may impact estate planning. Key points include: the estate tax exemption has increased to $5.12 million per person and is portable between spouses; the increased exemption allows married couples to transfer up to $10.24 million gift and estate tax-free; and the changes provide an opportunity for increased gifting to reduce estate size and transfer wealth to heirs while avoiding taxes. However, the changes are temporary and scheduled to expire after 2012 absent further legislation.
The Portland Housing Center runs an Employer Assisted Homeownership Program that works with employers to help their employees purchase homes. The program benefits employers by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving community relations and employee morale. It offers employees homebuying counseling, financial education classes, down payment assistance, and other services. After 3 years, the program has 7 participating employers, helped 130 households, and resulted in 79 households purchasing homes. The program aims to expand its services, employer partnerships, and grant opportunities for employees.
O documento apresenta as principais características literárias dos períodos Medieval, Clássico e Colonial em Portugal e Brasil. No período Medieval português destacam-se o Trovadorismo, o Humanismo e o Classicismo, com manifestações como cantigas líricas, satíricas e de amor. Já no Brasil Colonial, os principais movimentos foram o Quinhentismo, o Barroco e o Arcadismo.
This document discusses challenges and innovations in self-help housing in the Pacific Northwest. It outlines that as of June 2011, 45 organizations had delivered over 2,300 homes worth $35.1 million through a self-help housing delivery system across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Key challenges mentioned include lower appraisals, buyer reluctance, and tighter credit. Innovations highlighted include the Lopez CLT, a land trust and housing co-op that aims for zero-net energy homes and won national awards, Next Step which promotes well-designed manufactured housing, and Hayden Canyon, a development with 1800 new homes where the developer committed 10% of units to workforce housing through a community land trust.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
The document discusses the importance of workforce housing and an approach to addressing the issue. It notes that urbanization is increasing the need for affordable housing as cities grow. It also describes an organization called OneBuild that aims to impact the workforce housing issue through an integrated construction delivery system designed to increase efficiency and customize housing designs to reduce costs. The goal is to make housing more affordable through this approach.
The University of Portland offers an Employee Home Grant Program to positively reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability and build an affordable community for faculty and staff. The program provides grants of $10,000-$15,000 to around 450 eligible full-time employees to purchase a home near campus and commit to alternative transportation. The goals are to recruit and retain employees, improve local livability and involvement, and decrease commuting to meet clean air mandates. The program has seen success, with over $1 million invested and 127 active or fully forgiven grants so far.
Vsil Is Power And Utility Process Design In Sap Aditi Interra ItAditi Tarafdar
This document discusses strategies for improving performance at distribution utilities through the use of technology and operational practices. It covers introducing a reform framework, the challenges faced by utilities, and an initiative for improvement. The key points are:
1) A reform framework was introduced to address high losses, regulate tariffs, and incentivize targets for loss reduction.
2) Challenges included high losses, a lack of customer orientation, unreliable supply, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
3) The utility laid out a strategic roadmap and IT plan to reduce losses, improve customer service and reliability, and create a performance culture through automation and change management.
Debt review presentation qecb-power saver, march 2012HarcourtBrownEF
This document discusses launching a residential energy upgrade program in Salt Lake County using a combination of Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) and the PowerSaver financing product. QECBs offer below-market interest rates subsidized by the IRS, while PowerSaver provides mortgage insurance through HUD. The proposed program would issue QECBs through a conduit to fund low-cost loans originated by an approved PowerSaver lender. This structure could create a sustainable financing model to scale the energy upgrade market in Salt Lake County while offering homeowners energy improvements at affordable rates.
1. The document discusses creating national will to achieve the national destiny and purpose set by GCC country leaders, including reducing energy demand and emissions.
2. It presents district cooling as a way to efficiently cool different building types and proposes various investment options for states, recommending public-private partnerships and third party investments.
3. A decision matrix compares investment alternatives based on economic and financial factors, concluding that a third party investment using a BOOT method is most suitable.
Presented at a round table of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation and its Trilateral Green Building Construction Task Force during GreenBuild in San Francisco, California, on November 13, 2012.
This document reviews several established on-bill financing programs for energy efficiency improvements that have been operating for multiple years. It discusses key characteristics of programs in Hawaii, New Hampshire, Kansas, and lessons learned. Some of the main challenges identified include difficulties engaging rental properties due to split incentives, concerns about free ridership, and complex application processes that caused delays. Overall, the established programs showed promising results but also areas for improvement.
The memorandum summarizes discussions from a CPUC workshop about On Bill Repayment (OBR) programs in California. Key points made include:
1) There was lack of consistency around terminology, with OBR meaning different things to different parties.
2) The workshop aimed to explore how OBR could help California increase energy efficiency loan volumes and project comprehensiveness.
3) An OBR program without disconnection may increase loan volumes by making loans easy for contractors and consumers, but likely would not significantly impact affordability or capital attraction for lenders since it lacks disconnection as a repayment mechanism.
Jennifer Dixon: Managing financial risk in the NHSNuffield Trust
This document summarizes a presentation on managing financial risk in the NHS. It discusses concepts of insurance risk and provider risk. It outlines provisions in the Health and Social Care Bill related to allocating resources from the NHS Commissioning Board to clinical commissioning groups and managing insurance risk for providers. The document also discusses strategies for ex-ante and ex-post risk management, including risk bearing, risk sharing, and risk transfer. Finally, it presents an approach to person-based resource allocation and risk sharing between clinical commissioning groups using simulation modeling.
This document discusses on-bill repayment (OBR) programs for energy efficiency loans in California. It argues that OBR could increase energy efficiency project uptake by providing more convenient, low-cost financing. However, it notes that the term "OBR" was used to describe different concepts. It then analyzes how OBR programs with and without disconnection policies could impact loan volume, affordability, and ability to attract capital. While OBR may increase volume, it likely would not significantly impact affordability or capital attraction without a disconnection policy.
How has MS spent its disaster recovery CDBG funds? What percentage has gone towards lower-income storm victims? What would need to happen to meet Congressional goal?
Energy efficiency finance_options_for_utilities_oct_2011-1HarcourtBrownEF
This document discusses options for utilities to finance energy efficiency programs and achieve ambitious efficiency goals. It notes that financing can leverage private capital, make efficiency investments cash flow positive for customers, and help utilities meet challenging cost-effectiveness tests. The document reviews objectives for successful finance programs like integration with other program elements, simplicity, fast origination, and attractive rates. It then provides case studies of various utility financing programs in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, South Carolina, and Arizona.
This document proposes a benefit sharing paradigm for REDD+ in Indonesia that views communities as co-owners of projects rather than disturbed neighbors. It suggests defining benefits more broadly than just cash distributions, to include well-being, sustainability, and fulfilled social needs derived from carbon as well as other ecosystem services. The document outlines identifying various beneficiaries like communities, developers, and governments and their potential benefits, and distributing benefits through existing and new channels as part of a green development plan while ensuring community access, safeguards, and transparency. Key challenges mentioned are developing legal frameworks, defining ownership and beneficiaries, increasing capacity for management, and preventing corruption.
Income protection insurance provides payments if you are unable to work due to illness or injury. Most policies pay 75% of your salary for 12-24 months after a waiting period of 31-90 days. Shopping with an income protection specialist allows you to get the best coverage details. While the industry has faced criticism, comparisons tables coming in 2009 should make selecting policies easier by standardizing questions asked of different providers. For now, working with a standalone specialist is the safest option to ensure desired coverage details and quality protection.
1. Taxpayers who made energy efficient home improvements or purchases in 2007 may qualify for tax credits of up to $500. Additional credits of up to $2,000 are available for qualifying energy efficient property purchases.
2. Credits are also available for purchasing alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles, though they phase out after manufacturers sell a certain number of qualified vehicles.
3. Owners of residential rental properties may qualify for an energy credit of up to 30% of the cost of installing solar, geothermal, or fuel cell energy systems. However, most energy tax credits expired at the end of 2007.
The new estate tax rules and your estate planDamon Roberts
The document summarizes the major changes to estate tax laws under the 2010 Tax Act and how those changes may impact estate planning. Key points include: the estate tax exemption has increased to $5.12 million per person and is portable between spouses; the increased exemption allows married couples to transfer up to $10.24 million gift and estate tax-free; and the changes provide an opportunity for increased gifting to reduce estate size and transfer wealth to heirs while avoiding taxes. However, the changes are temporary and scheduled to expire after 2012 absent further legislation.
The Portland Housing Center runs an Employer Assisted Homeownership Program that works with employers to help their employees purchase homes. The program benefits employers by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving community relations and employee morale. It offers employees homebuying counseling, financial education classes, down payment assistance, and other services. After 3 years, the program has 7 participating employers, helped 130 households, and resulted in 79 households purchasing homes. The program aims to expand its services, employer partnerships, and grant opportunities for employees.
O documento apresenta as principais características literárias dos períodos Medieval, Clássico e Colonial em Portugal e Brasil. No período Medieval português destacam-se o Trovadorismo, o Humanismo e o Classicismo, com manifestações como cantigas líricas, satíricas e de amor. Já no Brasil Colonial, os principais movimentos foram o Quinhentismo, o Barroco e o Arcadismo.
This document discusses challenges and innovations in self-help housing in the Pacific Northwest. It outlines that as of June 2011, 45 organizations had delivered over 2,300 homes worth $35.1 million through a self-help housing delivery system across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Key challenges mentioned include lower appraisals, buyer reluctance, and tighter credit. Innovations highlighted include the Lopez CLT, a land trust and housing co-op that aims for zero-net energy homes and won national awards, Next Step which promotes well-designed manufactured housing, and Hayden Canyon, a development with 1800 new homes where the developer committed 10% of units to workforce housing through a community land trust.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
The document discusses the importance of workforce housing and an approach to addressing the issue. It notes that urbanization is increasing the need for affordable housing as cities grow. It also describes an organization called OneBuild that aims to impact the workforce housing issue through an integrated construction delivery system designed to increase efficiency and customize housing designs to reduce costs. The goal is to make housing more affordable through this approach.
The University of Portland offers an Employee Home Grant Program to positively reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability and build an affordable community for faculty and staff. The program provides grants of $10,000-$15,000 to around 450 eligible full-time employees to purchase a home near campus and commit to alternative transportation. The goals are to recruit and retain employees, improve local livability and involvement, and decrease commuting to meet clean air mandates. The program has seen success, with over $1 million invested and 127 active or fully forgiven grants so far.
Vsil Is Power And Utility Process Design In Sap Aditi Interra ItAditi Tarafdar
This document discusses strategies for improving performance at distribution utilities through the use of technology and operational practices. It covers introducing a reform framework, the challenges faced by utilities, and an initiative for improvement. The key points are:
1) A reform framework was introduced to address high losses, regulate tariffs, and incentivize targets for loss reduction.
2) Challenges included high losses, a lack of customer orientation, unreliable supply, and meeting stakeholder expectations.
3) The utility laid out a strategic roadmap and IT plan to reduce losses, improve customer service and reliability, and create a performance culture through automation and change management.
Doe 1 dollar per watt roadmap dpw lushetskychandyGhosh
The document summarizes a presentation by John Lushetsky from the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Program on reaching the goal of $1 per watt electricity from solar. It discusses progress in reducing costs for both crystalline silicon and cadmium telluride solar modules. Achieving costs below $0.50 per watt will require innovations across the entire solar photovoltaic supply chain, including in materials, manufacturing, and balance of system costs like installation. Even with major cost reductions, solar energy costs are projected to remain above average wholesale electricity prices in the United States without policy support.
The Coalition for Green Capital seeks to build a productive and sustainable clean energy economy by creating mechanisms to lower the cost of capital for clean energy projects. This will help address challenges like high upfront capital costs, low electricity demand growth in the US, and China's advantage of providing low-cost financing to its clean energy companies. The Coalition proposes establishing an Energy Investment Trust and Green Banks to provide long-term, low-cost financing similar to programs in China that have helped expand the clean energy market. Reducing financing costs could significantly lower the price of electricity from clean energy solutions.
1. The document discusses various tax credits available in 2007 for taxpayers who made energy efficient home improvements or purchases. Credits included a 10% residential energy property credit up to $500 and a 30% residential energy efficient property credit up to $2,000.
2. Alternative motor vehicle credits were also available for qualifying hybrid, fuel cell or alternative fuel vehicles, but were subject to phase out once manufacturers sold 60,000 units.
3. Energy production credits were outlined for generating renewable energy through sources like solar, wind and biomass or for producing low-sulfur diesel fuel. However, credits were limited by the amount of taxes owed.
1. Taxpayers who made energy efficient home improvements or purchases in 2007 may qualify for tax credits of up to $500. Additional credits of up to $2,000 are available for qualifying energy efficient property purchases.
2. Credits are also available for purchasing alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles, though they phase out after manufacturers sell 60,000 qualifying vehicles. The amount of the credit depends on the vehicle.
3. Owners of residential rental properties may qualify for an energy credit of 30% of the cost of installing solar, geothermal, or fuel cell energy systems. The credit was previously 10% but was increased by the Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005.
Take advantage of green tax planning opportunitiespquimby
Legislation over the last several years has greatly expanded the universe of energy tax incentives available to ordinary businesses. The bulk of these incentives are geared toward conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative and renewable fuels. Businesses can also take advantage of many of the energy tax incentives meant for consumers or the energy industry.
This document provides an overview of solar renewable energy incentives and benefits. It discusses various renewable energy sources and energy conservation programs. It also outlines the benefits of solar energy systems, including federal and state incentives that can cover 40-50% of costs. Solar renewable energy certificates are explained as a tradable commodity that can provide $78,000 per year for a typical 100kW system. Various solar financing options like ownership, leasing, and power purchase agreements are also summarized.
CT Self Storage Association Energy Summit presentationAdam Ramli
The document summarizes an energy summit for self storage owners and managers. It provides an agenda for the summit including discussions on:
1) The economic benefits of investing in energy efficiency from an investment and tax perspective.
2) Low interest financing options such as C-PACE financing.
3) A case study of an actual energy proposal and financial analysis for a Connecticut storage facility.
The summit also includes panelists to discuss topics like tax benefits, financing, audits, insurance requirements, utility assistance programs, and a solar case study.
Instructions for Form 3468, Investment Credittaxman taxman
This 3 sentence summary provides the essential information about recapture of the investment credit from the document:
The investment credit must be refigured and recaptured in whole or in part if the property is disposed of or no longer qualifies as investment credit property before the end of the 5 year recapture period. Several events can trigger recapture, such as changing the use of the property, decreasing the business use, or receiving a renewable energy grant for property previously claimed for progress expenditures. Exceptions to recapture include keeping the property over the recapture period or electing to transfer the credit to the lessee of the property.
The Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) manages wind energy leasing on state trust lands in Wyoming. There are currently 25 wind leases encompassing 50,052 acres. Revenue from wind leases has increased substantially in recent years, totaling $2.1 million to date. OSLI uses a progressive lease structure where rent and royalties increase over the lease period. Total installed wind capacity in Wyoming currently ranks 11th nationally at 1,099 megawatts.
The document summarizes a presentation given on offsets and key offset provisions in proposed US climate legislation. It discusses:
1) How offsets were included in major US climate bills to lower costs and increase flexibility.
2) Key offset provisions and limits in the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) and alternative approaches in other proposed bills.
3) Issues with offset supply, early offset credits, international forestry offsets, and accounting for reversals in the ACES bill.
4) The presentation concludes that ACES is a good starting point but has unfinished business and could be improved by integrating provisions from other bills to remove constraints on offset supply.
The stimulus package included provisions aimed at easing capital constraints and incentivizing renewable energy deployment. While initial impact was muted, the long-term forecast remains promising. Key programs include cash grants of 30% of project costs and expanded loan guarantee programs, both of which are now accepting applications. Concerns include delays in program launch and complexity of requirements, but expectations are that the stimulus measures will significantly boost renewable energy deployment over the long run.
The stimulus package included provisions aimed at easing capital constraints and incentivizing renewable energy deployment. While initial impact was muted, long-term forecasts remain promising. The package provides grants, loan guarantees, and tax incentives to boost renewables. Near-term challenges include complex program guidelines and delays, but future expectations are that improved project economics will drive new investment and deployment above current estimates.
Top 25 grants and rebates for homeownersMatt Collinge
This document summarizes 25 top grants and rebates for property buyers and owners in British Columbia, Canada. It lists programs that provide rebates for things like the provincial sales tax, energy efficient renovations and appliances, property taxes, and more. Eligibility requirements vary but many are aimed at first-time home buyers, seniors, low-income individuals, and those undertaking green renovations or buying energy efficient products and homes. Contact information is provided for each program to find out more details.
Dnrec werner arra dba delaware abc 02 04-10 finalJim Werner
The document discusses funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in Delaware. It provides an overview of ARRA funding amounts and requirements, including prevailing wage rules. It also summarizes specific programs in Delaware that will receive ARRA funding to promote energy efficiency upgrades, weatherization assistance, and renewable energy investments. Reporting requirements are outlined for tracking spending and job creation metrics.
Phoenix Energy Performance Contracting PresentationICF_HCD
Energy performance contracting (EPC) allows organizations to implement energy efficiency projects through guaranteed savings contracts. An energy services company (ESCO) conducts energy assessments and implements efficiency upgrades like lighting, HVAC, and building envelope improvements. The ESCO guarantees that the energy savings will cover the costs of the project without upfront capital from the client. EPC provides clients capital improvements, utility funding opportunities, guaranteed savings, and other benefits. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development also offers incentives for public housing authorities to pursue EPC through programs like frozen utility baselines and additional operating subsidies. Case studies show EPC projects achieving substantial energy and cost savings.
DTE Energy reported its business and financial results for 2007. Key points include:
- Operating earnings for 2007 were $2.82 per share, driven by strong results across utility and non-utility segments.
- Detroit Edison and MichCon earned near their authorized returns on equity despite challenges from new computer systems.
- Non-utility segments like coal/gas midstream and energy trading significantly contributed to earnings.
- The company is making investments to grow its utilities and pipelines, with plans to file an updated rate case for Detroit Edison.
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Proud Ground provides permanently affordable homeownership through legal agreements that ensure homes can be resold at affordable prices, maintaining affordability over time. When a homeowner decides to sell, a resale formula allows them to receive a fair return on investment while keeping the home priced for low and moderate income buyers. Proud Ground homes operate like traditional homeownership with mortgages, equity accumulation, and tax benefits, but have much lower purchase prices in exchange for restricted resale values. The organization works with brokers and employers to promote the program.
City First Homes provides permanently affordable homes to buyers earning up to 120% AMI through a shared appreciation model. It offers down payment assistance loans of $75,000 at a fixed 3.79% interest rate over 40 years, with interest-only payments for the first 7 years. When homeowners sell, they keep 100% of paid principal and improvements as well as 25% of home appreciation, with little to no selling fees. Since 2010, City First Homes has sold 33 units and proven successful in urban areas, though introducing shared appreciation and scaling up remain ongoing challenges. It offers 6 key benefits including lower monthly costs, reduced upfront costs, qualifying for larger homes, and the ability to build wealth through equity and tax benefits
The Community Reinvestment Project (CORE) aims to convert government-owned properties into affordable housing for essential workers like first responders and teachers. CORE seeks to provide affordable housing, generate revenue for local governments, and streamline the process of selling properties to revitalize communities. The project framework was created by PAR, which brings in strategic partners while local associations handle public outreach. Current projects include a pilot with Philadelphia and partnerships in Reading to list additional properties through realtor support. Challenges include slow progress, but successes include strengthened partnerships.
The document discusses workforce housing plans and policies for Tysons Corner, Fairfax County, Virginia. It outlines requirements for developers to include affordable housing units to receive bonus densities, with targets of 20% affordable units within a quarter mile of metro stations and 16% inclusive of bonuses beyond a quarter mile. Income tiers for affordable units range from below 50% to 120% of area median income. The plans provide flexibility and encourage creative strategies to meet housing needs. Non-residential developments must contribute funds towards affordable housing. Panelists at a workforce housing summit discussed benefits to employers and strategies for viable development pro formas.
This document summarizes the campaign to defeat ballot question 2 in Massachusetts, which would have changed the state's affordable housing law (Chapter 40B). It describes the campaign's structure, messaging strategies, grassroots outreach, and communications efforts. Through a diverse coalition, public polling, and tailored messaging, the "No on 2" campaign was able to defeat the ballot measure 58% to 42% and maintain the existing affordable housing law.
The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Foundation (NJARHOF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that fosters opportunities for affordable housing in New Jersey. It provides funding to other non-profits that offer programs like homebuyer education and counseling. NJARHOF's "Helping Hands Towards Homeownership" initiative aims to educate potential homebuyers and realtors about available housing resources, such as financial literacy workshops, homebuyer counseling, and tax benefit classes. The organization also publishes a Housing Opportunity Resource Guide listing state and federal housing assistance programs.
The document discusses the Long Island Housing Partnership's (LIHP) employer-assisted housing program. It summarizes how the program works to provide down payment assistance grants to employees through employer matching contributions combined with other state and federal funds administered by LIHP. Employers benefit by retaining and recruiting employees through improved affordability and employee satisfaction. LIHP guides both employers and employees through the process, from establishing an employer program to homebuying counseling and coordination of funds. The program has helped over 330 employees of over 130 employers purchase homes through more than $12 million in grants.
The document summarizes a regional forum on workforce housing and discusses the community land trust (CLT) model. It provides statistics on CLTs in the US, including $220 million in assets and supporting 1,500 apartments. The Champlain Housing Trust in Vermont is highlighted as an example, having 500 homes in a shared equity program. It discusses the CLT maintaining affordable housing and preventing foreclosures more successfully than traditional models.
The Philadelphia Home • Buy • Now program provides matching grants of up to $4,000 for home purchases in Philadelphia. The program aims to help employers recruit, retain, and reward employees by providing housing benefits to help them become homeowners. No income limits or geographic restrictions apply. The funds can be used for closing costs, down payments, prepaid interest, or mortgage insurance. Between 2004-2009, the program assisted 211 home purchases with $74,000 in median household income and $134,000 in median home cost.
The document discusses sustainable housing goals and strategies for the Metro Boston region. It aims to promote more equitable and affordable housing options, increase production of smaller and transit-accessible units, and prevent displacement. Key strategies include developing regional and local housing plans, increasing affordable housing production, diversifying the housing supply and connecting residents to opportunities. The plan also involves assessing current and future housing needs, targets for production amounts and types, and identifying actions to ensure future needs are met.
This document discusses a study examining the growing costs of housing and transportation for working families in Boston and the surrounding region. The study looks at the heavy financial burden of housing and transportation costs on area residents, how it impacts their neighborhoods, and its effects on the environment. The document was written by Jeffrey Lubell, Executive Director of the Center for Housing Policy, and provides his contact information.
This document summarizes the Morgan Woods affordable housing development project on Martha's Vineyard. Some key points:
1) Morgan Woods created 60 affordable housing units, nearly doubling the island's inventory, to house year-round residents who provide essential services but can no longer afford to live there.
2) The development overcame many logistical challenges to transport modular units by barge and complete construction efficiently. Thoughtful design has created a family-friendly community environment.
3) The success of Morgan Woods has helped the developer, The Community Builders, build a strong reputation on the Cape and Islands and take on additional affordable housing projects.
The document discusses housing affordability in the context of the recent housing crisis. It makes three key points:
1) While falling home prices have led to record housing affordability levels, most households entered the downturn already facing high housing costs and few can take advantage of lower prices.
2) Measures of housing affordability and burden show that affordability has only improved to early 2000 levels and many households, especially low- and moderate-income, still face high housing costs.
3) The housing affordability problem is particularly acute in Massachusetts compared to other markets. Most households cannot benefit from lower home prices due to existing high housing cost burdens.
The STAR Community Index is a framework developed by ICLEI-USA to help local governments measure and advance sustainability across the three pillars of environmental, economic and social equity. It provides a standardized rating system for communities to track their performance, identify areas for improvement, and foster competition and innovation around sustainability goals. The STAR Community Index was built with input from over 160 volunteers and has engaged 10 pilot communities to test its tools and online platform.
Rick Cohen moderated a panel discussion on sustainable development of industry professionals with panelists Karen FitzGerald from the Meyer Foundation and Dianne Taylor from the Council of State Community Development Agencies. The panel focused on career development in their respective fields. Contact information was provided for Rick Cohen, Karen FitzGerald and Dianne Taylor.
This document discusses supportive housing and its innovations and applications. Supportive housing combines permanent affordable housing with supportive services to help vulnerable people live stable, independent lives. It can take various forms, such as single-site or scattered-site housing. Supportive housing addresses multiple social problems by increasing housing stability and reducing incarceration and health costs. The document provides examples of integrated supportive housing projects that reserve a portion of units for special needs tenants.
The District of Columbia Department of Human Services document outlines their Permanent Supportive Housing Program, which identifies the needs of vulnerable populations, uses a Housing First model and best practices, prioritizes individuals through a vulnerability survey, provides supportive housing and services through partnerships and funding, has housed over 1200 households with a 90% retention rate, and was awarded $27 million in funds while streamlining housing processes and enhancing service coordination.
This document summarizes Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) model. The NRI model takes a holistic approach to improving neighborhoods by serving more families through expanded services, community partnerships, and resident empowerment. The document discusses the NRI approach used by Habitat affiliates in East Jefferson County, Washington, Evansville, Indiana, and San Francisco, California. It highlights how the NRI model has helped revitalize neighborhoods by improving housing, increasing community engagement, and enhancing quality of life.
This document provides guidance on positively framing messages about sustainable communities. It suggests focusing on how sustainable communities connect people to their local places and economies. Definitions and everyday language should be used to discuss strategies that invest public money effectively and support job creation. Emphasize that each community has unique opportunities and local leadership is key. The economy, jobs, and demand from the public should be central themes.
The Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor in Arlington, Virginia saw massive redevelopment between the 1970s and today, transforming from a low-density area into a high-density, mixed-use transit corridor centered around 5 Metro stations. Redevelopment resulted in over 4 times as many jobs and over 4 times as much office space, along with a large increase in housing units. The corridor generates half of Arlington County's property tax revenue while comprising only 11% of the land area, funding parks, schools, and other services. Transit usage along the corridor is high, with over 45,000 daily Metro boardings and most residents walking, biking or taking transit to stations rather than driving.
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