At a time when the impact of climate change is at the forefront, countries are taking measures to fight against it and terms like Energy Star and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications have become...more
The IRS is currently in the process of implementing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which addresses energy, tax and health policy. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), "The Inflation...more
3/31/2023
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Climate Change ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Government-Guaranteed Loans ,
Green Buildings ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) ,
Private Sector ,
Production Tax Credit ,
Public Sector ,
Renewable Energy ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Credits ,
Tax Deductions
Individual property owners are not alone in their ability to develop sustainable real estate. Community-driven green initiatives seek to improve the health of both the planet and its inhabitants. The United Nation's (U.N.)...more
While green lending is a relatively new and developing form of real estate financing, green loans are available to the owners of new and existing structures alike. In fact, according to Carl Elefante, the former director of...more
In order to obtain and maintain a green real estate loan, the loan recipient must construct or renovate existing buildings to have minimal impact on the environment. The ultimate goal for green architecture is to achieve a...more
2/2/2023
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Climate Change ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Real Estate Market ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Electricity ,
Executive Orders ,
Geothermal Energy ,
Green Buildings ,
Green Finance ,
Net Zero ,
Real Estate Development ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Power