If you’re a commercial building owner in Kansas City considering a roof coating project, two powerful financial tools—179D deductions and C-PACE financing—can turn energy savings into real capital.
What Is the 179D Deduction?
The 179D Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction offers up to $5.00 per square foot (as of 2024 updates) for eligible upgrades. Roof coatings that reduce energy use may qualify when paired with proper documentation and an energy audit.
What Is C-PACE Financing?
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) is a program that allows property owners to finance energy-efficient improvements—like roof coatings—through a voluntary property tax assessment.
Why It Works:
- 100% financing, no out-of-pocket cost
- Repayable over up to 20 years
- Transfers with the property on sale
Coatings + Energy = Major ROI
Silicone and foam coatings reduce solar heat gain, improving HVAC performance. When combined with an energy audit, your project may be eligible for both 179D and C-PACE, significantly offsetting your costs.
Reference:
- U.S. Dept. of Energy: energy.gov
- PACE Nation: pacenation.org
- IRS Section 179D Guidelines