Energy Policy Act of 2005 Overview
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) addresses the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy in the U.S. It will have a significant impact on almost all commercial and government buildings, since most of them were built before today's energy efficient products were available, and have yet to be upgraded.
Lighting represents up to 40% of your
electricity bill.
Commercial Electrical Use by Technology.
of buildings have lighting systems installed pre-1986.
of buildings have some level of upgraded lighting technology.
Fact: most buildings use outdated and inefficient lighting systems.
Source: DOE/EIA
Lighting and the Energy Policy Act
The Energy Policy Act provides attractive tax incentives to address energy inefficiencies in your current lighting solution. These incentives can mean that lighting upgrades will pay for themselves faster than ever - often within 3 years or less. There may never be a better time to make your lighting solution more energy-efficient.
A number of important lighting-related measures have been established and outlined in the Energy Policy Act, including:
New efficiency standards for lighting products have been created for various types of lamps, fixtures and ballasts.
Tax deductions for commercial buildings of up to $1.80 per square foot are available for buildings that meet specific energy efficiency requirements.
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Energy efficiency standards for federal buildings mandated by Energy Policy Act will impact all existing government facilities.
