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Fire at Arizona Energy Storage Battery Bank Draws Scrutiny

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Questions are still awaiting answers as Arizona Public Service Co. investigates the cause of an explosion April 19 in a 2-MW/2-MWh grid-connected energy-storage battery facility in Surprise, Ariz.

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15 Cities, Counties Join Green Buildings Leadership Program

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In partnership with Bank of America, USGBC LEED for Cities certification has provided over $2 million to accelerate action on climate change, resilience, and social equity.

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First-Time Homebuyers Are Facing One of the Least Affordable Markets in US History

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That lack of affordability is especially notable in states such as Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona, which posted PAPI readings of 255.6, He expects mortgage rates to fall back into the 5% range as tight inventory eases up, but when exactly that happens will depend on how the central bank opts to adjust policy over the coming months.

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Browsing for Off-Grid Property

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This Arizona desert home has radiant floor heating, whole-house attic fans, solar power & back up generator, and 5000 gallons of water storage. This nicely crafted home in Arizona on 28 acres has a beautiful interior. This Colorado home features radiant floors, greenhouse, garage with finished space above and solar electricity.

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Investor Activity Rose to a Record High in 2021

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Regions with the highest share of investor purchases are in the south, stretching from Florida to Arizona, with a quarter of all home sales in Atlanta and Charlotte last year going to investors. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) last week at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, a panel he chairs.

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More Americans Became Equity Rich During the Pandemic

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The other states with the highest rates of home equity were Vermont (61.2%), Utah (60.9%), Washington (56.2%), and Arizona (53.2%). A home is underwater when the owner owes far more to the bank than the house is worth.) In another good sign, there are also fewer homes that are seriously underwater. (A

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Nitrogen Diet Reduces Arizona County's Drinking Water Threat.

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Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. Nitrogen Diet Reduces Arizona Countys Drinking Water Threat. or RWRD, was facing a problem: The Arizona Dept. The Arizona DEQ, in accordance with federal requirements, had set permissible nitrogen and ammonia limits to a range of 8 mg/l to 10 mg/l. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Associations.

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