Webinar: Government Incentives for Mission-Critical, AI Supply Chain & Data Center Infrastructure Buildout
Programs, Subsidies & Funding Opportunities for ACEC Members
The rapid expansion of AI infrastructure is driving one of the largest capital buildouts in modern history, and the federal government has put incentives, programs, and subsidies in place to ensure the United States continues to lead on AI and Mission Critical work. ACEC Illinois members are at the center of this work, but most are significantly underutilizing these programs meant to subsidize the work they are already doing in this space.
Programs such as Section 41, Section 48, advanced manufacturing incentives like Sections 48C and 48X, energy infrastructure credits Section 48A, energy efficient building deduction 179D, and production credits Section 45 are all highly relevant to data center, mission critical and AI infrastructure projects. When combined with state and local incentives—such as hiring credits, abatements, and location-based subsidies, the financial impact can materially improve project economics and firm profitability.
However, these programs are complex and require a deep understanding of both engineering workflows and tax policy. Firms that rely on generalist advisors often miss substantial value because their work is not properly identified, documented, or positioned. For ACEC Illinois members these programs can represent six, seven, or eight figures in funds when claiming multiple benefits.
Presenters:
Tracy Lustyan
Managing Director
alliant
Tracy Lustyan is the Managing Director for the Great Lakes Region and is based in alliant’s Houston office. Tracy joined alliant in 2009 and has a vast knowledge of government sponsored incentive programs that are designed for the benefit of U.S. businesses. Prior to joining alliant, Tracy spent over 20 years in the employment field, where she became passionate about the importance of spreading the word on government-sponsored tax incentives and their role in keeping jobs in the U.S. Tracy has worked with over 483 CPA firms, acquiring over $706 million in tax credits and incentives for over 1,790 businesses.
Tyler Noesser
Technical Director
alliant
Tyler is a Technical Director at alliant, specializing in the engineering, manufacturing, and system integration industries. An engineer by trade, Tyler combines his strong industry expertise with his knowledge of the tax code to help American businesses identify powerful government-sponsored incentives. To date, Tyler has worked with hundreds of small to mid-sized businesses to help them claim more than $500 million in credits and incentives.
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