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179D Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction Certification Specialists
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Since 2013, Energy Tax Partners (through its acquisition of CONSENSUS, LLC) has been assisting clients to identify and qualify for EPACT 179D Tax Deductions. From Large Fortune 100 Companies to a variety of Contractors and Design Professionals who work on Public Sector Construction, Energy Tax Partners is focused on 179D Tax Deductions. This focus drives us to capture the biggest deduction allowed and to do it at the most cost effective fee structure in the industry.
Our Background
CONSENSUS, LLC was formed in 2007 by Jim Knutson. As a pioneer and long time leader in the energy efficiency industry, Jim quickly recognized how the EPACT 2005 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Deductions could be used to enable the advancement and growth of Energy Efficiency Projects. In 2013, Jake Knutson came on board to drive the operations team to deliver 179D Certifications for clients across the UA for contractors, engineers and industries such as K-12, Higher Education, Municipal Government, Commercial and Industrial building owners. In 2023, the CONSESUS advisory tax practice was acquired by Energy Tax Partners, LLC and Jim became its President.
Services
179D Energy Auditing and Compliance
At Energy Tax Partners (ETP), we will lead you through every step of the process. From project conception, auditing & design and through construction, we will work with you to make sure you are maximizing the tax deduction you can qualify for.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT ENERGT TAX PARTNERS IS NOT A FINANCIAL ADVISOR:
The information contained on this Website and the resources available from our team or for download through this website is NOT intended as financial advice. We are committed to doing our best to ensure resources and insight provided by ETP are accurate and provide valuable information. However, we expressly recommend that the information contained is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual financial or tax situation.
Team with your Tax Advisor
We will work your current tax advisor to make securing your 179d tax deduction as seamless and cost-effective as possible. Energy Tax Partners has worked with many of the largest tax firms in the nation and also has experience working with many smaller and regional firms as well.
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Our experience and focus on 179d results not only in a low fee from us, but helps to streamline any added costs from your tax advisor as well.
No Cost Feasibility Study
As part of our proven 4 step process to achieve significant tax savings, Energy Tax Partners will conduct a no cost feasibility study. With some basic design information, we are able to provide an estimate of the deduction. In fact, if you hire us perform the study and we do not achieve the projected tax savings, you will owe us nothing.
ETP Leadership Team
At Energy Tax Partners, we’ve gathered the most knowledgeable, passionate team of professionals to focus exclusively on capturing 179d tax deductions. Our customer-centric approach means that we will tailor the right solution for your needs. Learn more about our leadership team below, and get in touch to start working with us today.
Jim Knutson
Founder/Partner
Jim is an national leader in the Energy Efficiency and 179d tax industries. Starting his career with Honeywell and most recently serving as a Senior Sustainability and Innovation Executive with Trane Technologies, Jim has developed and sold some of the largest ESCO projects ever implemented in the Western US. After quickly seeing what an impact the 179d tax deduction could have on his projects, Jim expanded CONSENSUS, LLC by brining his son Jake on board to lead the operations team by directing the required 179D third party offerings. Jim has been named the President of Energy Tax Partners after its acquisition of the CONSENSUS, LLC advisory tax practice. Aside from his work at Energy Tax Partners, Jim enjoys a good game of golf, hiking & spending time with his family.
Jake Knutson
Vice President - Operations
In his role as Vice President - Operations for Energy Tax Partners, Jake oversees all aspects of the 3rd Part Certification of the 179 Tax Deduction. Jake and his team of engineering and tax professionals have successfully completed Energy Tax Studies that have resulted in over $10M in Deductions.
ETP 4 Step Process
1) Feasibility Study - Energy Tax Partners offers a qualified no cost, no risk Feasibility Study to determine the estimated tax savings associated with your 179d qualified energy efficiency project.
2) Engagement - Based on the finding of the Feasibility Study, a no risk Engagement will be developed to detail the terms of the scope of services. These engagements can be structured as fixed price or shared savings agreements.
3) Certification - As required by the IRS, our licensed engineers will perform and certify the 179d study. Additionally, our professionals will work with your tax team to support your filing.
4) Payment - You pay Energy Tax Partners nothing until you receive the certification report, which meets the criteria of the Feasibility Study.
ETP Client Testimonials
"We have worked with ETP/CONSENSUS since 2017. Jim and the team have done over a dozen 179d tax studies for us and they have always been thorough, accurate and cost effective. We plan to utilize them for all of our upcoming projects!"
Mario Millonzi - Partner
Upper 90
"In 2022-23, ETP/CONSENSUS assisted us in securing over $5M in tax deductions by utilizing 179d. Their fee schedule was easy to understand and transparent. In 2024 we have over $8M in deductions eligible for 179d and we intend to utilize ETP to assist us."
Adam Corwin - President
Centrix Energy Partners
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"ECM Holding Group worked with ETP/CONSENSUS from 2015 until we became an ESOP in 2021. We completed more than ten 179d tax studies with Jim and the team and they did a great job of maximizing our eligible deductions!"
Tom Laufenberg - Founder
ECM Holding Group
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