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Clear Direction in Complex Incentives
Clear Direction in Complex Incentives
Bearing Advisory is an independent advisory firm helping owners, developers, and investors navigate complex energy and sustainability incentives with confidence.
We provide engineering-driven, tax-aware guidance at the point where incentives, capital decisions, and real projects intersect.
Core Services (Overview)
Core Services (Overview)
Energy & sustainability incentives advisory
Engineering-based eligibility and performance analysis
Incentive positioning for new construction and retrofits
Risk-aware documentation and support
Section 179D
Section 179D
Section 179D, known as the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, allows property owners and designers to claim a federal tax deduction for installing energy-saving systems, with 2026 rates ranging from a base of $0.59 to $1.19 per square foot up to a "bonus" rate of $2.97 to $5.94 per square foot if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met.
Investment Tax Credits
Investment Tax Credits
The Investment Tax Credit (ITC), now transitioning to the tech-neutral Clean Electricity Investment Credit (Section 48E) for projects starting in 2025, provides a federal tax credit for a percentage of the total cost of installing renewable energy systems, with a 2026 base rate of 6% that jumps to 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met.
Cost Segregation
Cost Segregation
A Cost Segregation Study is an engineering-based analysis that accelerates tax deductions by reclassifying portions of a building’s 39-year structural cost into shorter 5, 7, or 15-year recovery periods, typically yielding an immediate first-year tax benefit of 15-30% of the reclassified assets, utilizing the restored 100% bonus depreciation.
How We Work
How We Work
Bearing Advisory operates differently from volume-driven providers.
Senior-led – every engagement benefits from direct experience
Integrated – designed to support tax, legal, and finance teams
Defensible – built for scrutiny, not just modeling
Clients come to us for clarity in gray areas. and to avoid surprises later.
If you’re planning a project, evaluating an incentive, or want a second opinion before proceeding, we’re happy to talk.
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