Many businesses looking for ways to reduce operating expenses are examining their energy usage. The typical approach is to have an audience with a lighting installer or an HVAC firm who will then conduct and “audit”. The lighting representative will walk through the facility counting fixtures and bulbs while the HVAC representative will visit the [...]
Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix-based Capital Review Group (CRG) is now offering customized, comprehensive energy surveys to businesses. CRG’s “Level I” energy survey is typically a facility walk-through focusing on low-cost or no-cost energy efficiency/conservation measures, operational improvements and behavioral practices. CRG CEO, Marky Moore, explains, “Due to the inexpensive nature of many energy efficiency/conservation measures, [...]
Using daylight to replace electric lighting is a practice that involves using an integrated design process that takes into account many factors. Initial considerations are the geographic region and climate, the orientation of the building in relation to the sun and the proposed or existing use of the building. The designer or energy consultant also [...]
According to Wikipedia, cost segregation “is the process of identifying personal property assets that are grouped with real property assets, and separating out personal assets for tax reporting purposes. A cost segregation analysis identifies and reclassifies personal property assets to shorten the depreciation time for taxation purposes, which reduces current income tax obligations. Personal property [...]
Cost Segregation is the process of segregating the costs associated with the specific commercial real property investments in real estate. Commerical real property is depreciated over 39 years (or 27.5 years for commercial residential). In order to qualify for Cost Segregation, properties must have been constructed, acquired, or renovated after 1986, under the IRS guidelines. The [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAPITAL REVIEW GROUP ADDS JORDAN TAYLOR TO THE TEAM Phoenix, AZ – April 25, 2011 Phoenix-based consulting firm, Capital Review Group (CRG), has announced that Jordan Taylor, joins Capital Review Group as the new Director of Taxation. Jordan has joined CRG to provide tax expertise for the firm’s comprehensive process of identifying [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phoenix, AZ – National consulting firm, Capital Review Group (CRG), announced the appointment of energy industry leader, Ben Montclair, as President, effective immediately. Montclair brings a strong background in finance and solar project development to the company, leading CRG in their unique whole-facility approach to energy management and savings to clients through [...]
In today’s economy, every business is looking for ways to reduce operating expenses. With the prominence of green business practices in the national consciousness, corporate management may pressure building owners or facility managers to find ways to reduce utility/energy bills as a “quick fix” to provide instant savings. “Energy efficient” has become a buzzword used [...]
If you have made significant energy saving upgrades to your building, or are in the process of incorporating energy efficient systems into a new commercial construction project, you may be wondering if you are eligible for tax deductions under the 2005 Energy Policy Act. You may also be wondering how these measures may pay off [...]
There are numerous reasons for being aware of energy usage in your building as green building trends move into the mainstream and taking advantage of energy-efficiency incentives can have a positive impact on both the environment and your company