Federal Legislation

S.3591. COMMERCIAL BUILDING MODERNIZATION ACT

SUMMMARY – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the deduction for new and existing energy-efficient commercial buildings, and for other purposes.

Section 321 of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) establishes increased minimum energy efficiency standards for general service lamps.

The Buy American Act and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which President Obama signed into effect in February 2009, is intended to create and save jobs, jump start the U.S. economy and build the foundation for long-term economic growth.