Early in the green revolution, states, cities, and the federal government enacted tax incentives to promote sustainable construction. These income and property tax benefits were separate from the many tax programs focused specifically on energy efficiency and renewable power.

Many of the tax incentives for green buildings now have been tapped out or expired. Such programs are now dinosaurs that are not likely to be expanded or renewed, for unexpected—but good—reasons. This article explains why.

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