Podcast 348: Navigating Energy Tax Credits with Mark Stout

Mark Stout has 40 years of construction, information technology, and telecommunications experience. He has worked with Sprint, AT&T, to Intel Corp, to energy efficiency as a certified Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, HER Rater, and Lighting engineer. For the last 15 years Mark has been using his skills in multiple areas to help business use energy
efficiency, local utility incentives and the state and federal incentives found in the tax code
when upgrading their property to help offset the costs. Energy efficiency is a Strategic
Investment, not a capital expense.

*DISCLAIMER – We are not giving any financial advice. Please DYOR*

(00:00 – 2:29) Opening Segment

– Mark is introduced as the guest Hosts
– Mark shares something interesting about himself

(02:29 – 27:25) Navigating energy tax credits

– What are the §45L Tax Credits?
– What are the requirements for qualifying for the §45L tax credits?
– Who should take the §45L tax credits?
– What type of properties qualify?
– How much are the credit credits?
– Can investors qualify for the §45L tax Credits?
– How does a property owner get started?

(27:25 – 33:53) Fire Round

– Mark shared if she would change his investment strategy
– Mark also shares his favorite Finance, real estate book, or any related book
– Also Mark shared about the website and tools that he can recommend
– Mark ‘s advice to beginner investors
– Also shares how he gives back

(33:53- 34:37) Closing Segment