Poll Results: The Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Sustainability

In CPE’s latest monthly poll, respondents were asked about the $738 billion Inflation Reduction Act, its $391 billion in provisions geared toward sustainable energy and its likely impact on sustainability efforts across commercial real estate. Sustainability plays a significant role in the design and development of commercial spaces through ESG initiatives that include carbon emission reductions and on-site renewable energy sources.

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The responses reflected a diverse array of opinions, with 17 percent seeing a significant long-term impact led by the legislation’s provisions, suggesting that they will go a long way in affecting both current and future sustainability efforts. The same number anticipate no tangible impact. The majority of respondents, 42 percent, see moderate effects, while the remaining quarter of those polled anticipate a minimal impact.

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