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Accounts Payable:
Healthcare Costs for Businesses
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EpAct)
DSIREUSA.org – Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guideline
The Whitehouse.Gov – Department of Energy
E4 Carolinas promotes economic growth, employment, productivity, and prosperity by cultivating a collaborative energy cluster in the Carolinas region.
Guide to the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction -
The Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction (CBTD) is a special financial
incentive created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and designed to reduce the initial cost of investing in energy-efficient lighting and other building systems via an accelerated tax deduction.
North Carolina Energy Division
The N.C. Energy Division is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable energy future for the citizens of North Carolina. To achieve this, the Division encourages "leading by example" with programs, services and technical expertise focused on energy efficiency in the public sector, encouraging the growth and development of the state’s energy economy and making North Carolina a leader in the creation of green jobs. The Division works to increase the use of renewable energy, alternative fuels and energy efficiency throughout the state, serving as the principal source of information for these energy areas.
NC State Incentives - The most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is currently operated by the N.C. Solar Center and is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Southeast Regional Energy Efficiency Organization - North Carolina Offices
SEEA brings together private interests, utilities, governments, public utility commissions, energy service companies, manufacturers, retailers, energy and environmental organizations, low-income energy advocates, large energy consumers and universities to promote energy-efficient policies and practices.
Simple Way to Calculate your Potential LED Lighting Savings -
LED Lamps are a simple way to maximize energy savings by just changing a lamp. Longer life and lower wattages provide energy savings year after year. Use the calculator below to discover how much you could save!
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) accelerates development and facilitates deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and market-based solutions that strengthen U.S. energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality.
NC State DOE - Explore renewable energy and energy efficiency in North Carolina through projects and activities, statistics, maps, news, and policies.
The North Carolina Solar Center serves as a clearinghouse for solar and other renewable energy programs, information, research, technical assistance, and training for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. Through its programs and services, the N.C. Solar Center seeks to stabilize energy costs for consumers, stimulate local economies, reduce dependence on foreign fuels, and mitigate the environmental impacts associated with fossil fuels. Established in 1988, the N.C. Solar Center is operated by N.C. State University’s College of Engineering.
IREC Renewable Energy is a non-profit organization accelerating the use of renewable energy since 1982. IREC's programs and policies lead to easier, more affordable connection to the utility grid; fair credit for renewable energy produced; best practices for states, municipalities, utilities, and industry; and quality assessment for the growing clean energy workforce through the credentialing of trainers and training programs.
NREL is DOE's primary national laboratory for developing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advancing related science and engineering, and transferring knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals.
Environmental Defense Fund’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. We are passionate, pragmatic environmental advocates who believe in prosperity and stewardship. Grounded in science,we forge partnerships and harness the power of market incentives.
ICLEI USA is the largest network of sustainable cities, towns, and counties. ICLEI's local government members are recognized as the leaders on sustainability and climate action.
Abundant Power is a financial services company focused on designing and delivering energy efficiency products and programs. Abundant is managed by an experienced executive team that brings a unique blend of deep expertise in finance, building science, real estate and technology to each of our products and programs.
IRS Tax Tips for RTC Qualification
Audit Technique Guides:
Coordinated Issues:
May 2006 – Extraordinary Expenditures of Utilities
July 2004 – Qualified Research Expenses
August 1999 – Internal Use Software
February 1999 – Qualifying Wages under Section 41 in Determining the Tax Credit for Increasing Research Activities
February 1996 – Data Processing Industry Wages of Technical Writers and the R & E Credit
Directives:
April 2007 – Research Credit Claims
August 2005 – Section 280C
April 2004 – Planning and Examination of Research Credit in a Branded Pharmaceutical Company
January 2003 – Planning and Examination of Research Credit – Generic Drugs
March 2002 – Field Directive on the Use of Statistical and Judgement Sampling in Research Field Cases
Guidelines:
Audit Guidelines on the Application of the Process of Experimentation Requirement for all Software
Briefing Paper on Taxpayer Approaches to Capturing Costs for the Research Credit