Jeff Bingaman actually said...

"Measure energy savings for retrofits compared to the existing building's baseline."

"The maximum tax incentive available under the Snowe-Bingaman proposal is 50% of the total cost of a retrofit plan."

"Award performance by linking the amount of the tax deduction to energy savings achieved."

"Congress should extend and reform the tax deduction for energy efficient commercial buildings at Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code."