--- title: Concord | News | Dennis J. Stilger, Jr. description: I am the co-founder and Managing Director of Concord Energy Strategies, a specialty tax and incentives consultancy focused exclusively on energy efficiency and clean energy development. Concord helps businesses that help the environment by offering seamless, responsive, and expert tax and incentive advisory services. Outside of work, I am passionate about supporting community organizations committed to education, the arts, and children with special needs. image: https://www.concordlp.com/hubfs/A%20green%20woodland%20close%20up%20of%20the%20ground%20with%20the%20Concord%20logo%20overlaying%20on%20top.jpg --- # News Posts by Dennis J. Stilger, Jr. Search Filter Select a topic Show all articles 174 Amortization 179D 179D Information ABI ACEC AGC AIA Advocacy Architects Billings Index Concord Policy Primer Construction EBI Economic Data Engineers Extenders General Contractors Industry Trends Legislative Outlook Legislative Update OBBBA PWA R&D Safe Harbor Tax Incentives ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20Section%20179D%20Update%20New%20Inflation%20Adjusted%20Benefit%20Rates%20Banner.jpeg?length=800&name=2026%20Section%20179D%20Update%20New%20Inflation%20Adjusted%20Benefit%20Rates%20Banner.jpeg) [179D](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/179d) Oct 16, 2025 ## 2026 Section 179D Update: New Inflation Adjusted Benefit Rates Projects placed in service in 2026 that qualify for the Section 179D deduction will be eligible for new, inflation-adjusted per-square-foot deduction rates under Revenue Procedure 2025-32 released October 14, 2025. For designers, architects, and engineers planning to claim these deductions, here’s what has changed and how to adapt. ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Debunking%209%20Myths%20About%20179D%20Tax%20Deduction%20-%20Maximize%20Energy%20Savings%20Before%20OBBBAs%202026%20Deadline%20Hits%20Banner.png?length=800&name=Debunking%209%20Myths%20About%20179D%20Tax%20Deduction%20-%20Maximize%20Energy%20Savings%20Before%20OBBBAs%202026%20Deadline%20Hits%20Banner.png) [179D Information](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/179d-information) Aug 22, 2025 ## Debunking 9 Myths About 179D Tax Deduction In the fast-paced world of commercial real estate and construction, the Section 179D tax deduction is a powerful tool for encouraging energy-efficient buildings. It offers significant tax savings for newly constructed buildings or upgrades to interior lighting, HVAC, and building envelope systems. But with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introducing changes effective as of July 4, 2025, and confusion around deadlines, forms, and compliance causing hesitation—especially among architects, contractors, and design professionals—it's easy to get tripped up by misinformation. You've likely heard colleagues venting about hurdles associated with securing allocation letters or questioning if retrofits even count. ![](https://www.concordlp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/179D%20-%20OBBBA%20Banner.png?length=800&name=179D%20-%20OBBBA%20Banner.png) [179D Information](https://www.concordlp.com/news/tag/179d-information) Jul 16, 2025 ## Maximize 179D Savings Before OBBBA Deadline Section 179D: A New Chapter Begins