A high performance roof is a powerful tool in reducing energy consumption. Advances in roofing technologies allow for temperature control beyond the thermostat.
New Jersey Business Owners are eligible for a variety of state and federal tax incentives for improving their building’s energy efficiency. Businesses can take a tax deduction for new or renovated buildings by reducing the energy costs in three categories: lighting systems, building envelopes (including the roof and building materials), and heating/cooling equipment.
State incentives include NJ’s Smart Start Buildings Program which offers programs under several different categories including new construction/additions, remodeling, renovating, and equipment replacement. There are also a host of rebate programs to update your energy systems, both for your office and your home. Such deductions substantially reduce the cost of upgrading to more efficient systems, which in turn, will save the building countless dollars in the years to come on gas, electricity, and water bills. It is a good time to start thinking about making improvements like these.
We’ve installed countless cool roofs over the years and can help determine which solution might work best for your building.
Useful Links
http://www.epa.gov/heatisland/mitigation/coolroofs.htm
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index