For example, MMA Renewable Ventures and its investors enjoy a 30% tax credit, have the benefit of accelerated capital depreciation schedules, and sell solar energy credits generated by the project to NV Energy, which must obtain 20% of its power from renewable sources by 2015.

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Both landlords and REIT shareholders benefit from tax laws that permit a depreciation writeoff for investment real estate, which shelters some of the income.

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