Event Information - (Thursday, Sept. 15, 8:00-9:30 a.m.)

Track Two

	Section 179D Deduction & Other Energy-Efficient Credits and Rebates Keith Hennessy, Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP & David Ely, Energy Design Service Systems, LLC
	No Photos  Provided	Expected Learning Outcomes:  The learning objectives are to two-fold: First, to better understand the Section 179D program available to commercial owners, as well as architectural and engineering firms, with respect to the design and construction of energy-efficient buildings and its related installations and components.  Second, understand the “potential” methods available to taxpayers for claiming the Section 179D deduction on tax returns. Company: Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, 2501 Blue Ridge Rd, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC 27607; 336-822-4345; keith.hennessy@dhgllp.com; www.dhgllp.com Resume:  Keith has over 16+ years experience serving both public and privately-held companies within the construction & real estate, manufacturing, distribution & logistics, and retail industries.  Keith’s experience includes tax accounting methods & planning, tax incentives for energy-efficient property, ASC 740 tax provision preparation/review, and tax compliance.   Company: Energy Design Service Systems, LLC; 7892 W. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48114; 810-277-3377; davidely@msn.com; www.edssenergy.com Resume: As founder of EDSS, David has 30+ years experience partnering with its clients to implement a broad range of energy and cost-savings strategies, such as 179D, securing additional tax incentives, identifying wasteful processes, developing efficient lighting plans, negotiating with vendors and utilities for more favorable rates, and more.