The 179D deduction is a technology-neutral incentive because it does not pick 'winners and losers.'

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

We applaud you for that, hope that it can be enacted some time soon.

the Roundtable wholly supports the 179D reform proposal that Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) plan to introduce.

We think that would go a long way.

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

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

We would encourage you to take a look at a bill that Senator Menendez and Senator Enzi have.

Make the tax incentive usable for a broad range of building efficiency stakeholders and building types, including REITS.

It's cheaper, obviously, to save energy than it is to produce energy.

That would go a long way to help building owners manage their properties more energy efficiently.

I am certain today's hearing will provide the committee a better understanding of my legislation and the Neches River.

Testimony in Support of S. 3300, the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Act

Protecting these resources is something the Los Alamos Historical Society has been working on for nearly fifty years.

We believe it will be a benefit not only to Los Alamos but to nearby communities, as well.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation appreciates the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources' Chairman Jeff Bingaman's leadership introducing S. 3300.

We are also grateful for the leadership of Senators Alexander, Cantwell, Udall, and Murray in championing this legislation.

Providing visitors with opportunities to form their own intellectual and emotional connections with the significance of sites to be included in the Manhattan Project National Historical Park helps them understand its relevance to our…

The Atomic Heritage Foundation thanks Chairman Jeff Bingaman and co-sponsors Senators Lamar Alexander, Maria Cantwell, Tom Udall and Patty Murray for joining in introducing S. 3300.

The Manhattan Project National Historical Park will, once again, transform these communities, creating an economic driver based on heritage tourism.

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