Builders, Designers, & Contractors
Secure measurable tax savings and drive sustainable growth—partner with Green Summit to unlock incentives, streamline compliance, and maximize the value of every build.
Our services are designed for a range of professionals within the design and construction industry, including:
Designers, Builders, & Contractors
Architects
Engineers
General Contractors
Design-Build Firms
How We Help
- Navigate complex energy codes and secure available tax incentives.
- Find certified professionals with expertise in energy efficiency and tax incentives.
- Uphold strict documentation standards for program and compliance requirements.
- Adapt to and comply with evolving regulatory codes.
- Understand ENERGY STAR® requirements.
- Access specialized software required for modeling and analysis.
- Identify and claim available energy incentives.
Green Summit Solution
Green Summit provides expert engineering-based tax services specifically crafted for design and construction professionals. Our advisory services guide teams through seamless incentive access and compliance, empowering them to embed energy efficiency strategies from the earliest project stages—maximizing tax credits and proactively addressing regulatory shifts. We provide comprehensive incentive planning to pinpoint all relevant tax credits and rebates throughout design and construction, as well as code advisory support to keep your teams informed and ahead of evolving energy code requirements.
Green Summit provides a highly qualified team of licensed engineers, CPAs, certified HERS® raters, and third-party quality assurance professionals. We offer comprehensive education and technical training—including workshops and webinars—to empower architects, engineers, builders, and site teams with knowledge on energy code compliance, HERS® ratings, and ENERGY STAR® certification.
Green Summit delivers certified modeling, inspections, and documentation—everything you need to claim §179D, §45L, ENERGY STAR®, and other program benefits. We provide audit-ready documentation backed by engineering-based substantiation, ensuring your projects are audit ready and positioned for maximized credits.
Green Summit offers comprehensive energy code compliance and verification services. Our third-party verification—including blower door testing, duct leakage verification, and energy modeling—meets IECC, ASHRAE, and ENERGY STAR® standards. In addition, we offer code advisory to educate your team and ensure ongoing compliance.
Green Summit offers ENERGY STAR® certification services for homes and apartments eligible for the §45L Energy Efficient Home Credit. We handle all project certification and documentation for ENERGY STAR® and offer education and technical training through workshops and webinars. As one of few nationally certified ENERGY STAR® Multifamily Providers, Green Summit brings trusted expertise to your projects.
Green Summit delivers certified modeling for project certification and documentation, as well as energy modeling for third-party verification and energy code compliance, leveraging the necessary specialized tools.
Green Summit leverages specialized engineering-based tax services, advisory support, and proactive incentive planning to identify and integrate all eligible credits and rebates from the earliest project stages, managing project certification and documentation to ensure eligibility. Our team provides designers with §179D allocation support and builders with §45L certification, helping them qualify for federal tax credits up to $5,000 per unit. We also offer Research and Development (R&D) tax credit services for design-build and innovation firms. With Green Summit, your team can be confident you’re capturing every available incentive—never leaving money on the table.
Why Choose Green Summit
Green Summit stands apart as one of the select few firms nationwide that combines the rigor of a licensed engineering firm with specialized tax expertise. Our unique foundation gives us an unparalleled grasp of both building complexities and intricate tax regulations.
Tax Incentive Maximization
- §179D Deductions: Help designers claim tax benefits for energy-efficient government and non-profit buildings.
- §45L Home Credits: Certify homes for up to $5,000 per dwelling unit under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credits: Capture credits for innovative construction methods and building system design.
Compliance & Certification
- ENERGY STAR® Certification: Recognized as one of only ~300 nationally certified multifamily providers.
- Energy Code Verification: Third-party testing, including blower door testing, duct leakage verification, and energy modeling.
- Large-Scale Testing: Commercial buildings up to 2 million square feet.
Performance & Advisory
- Energy Benchmarking: ENERGY STAR® assessments for government, commercial, and multifamily buildings.
- ASHRAE Audits: Level I, II, and III audits to identify tax-qualifying energy upgrades.
- Project Integration: Early planning strategies to secure maximum incentives.
Education & Support
- Team Training: On-site workshops for architects, engineers, and construction teams.
- Continuing Education: NASBA-registered continuing education for CPAs on tax credit planning.
- Contract Support: Request for Proposal (RFP) and contract language support for incentive allocations.
