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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization

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While 100% electrification may not be feasible, a significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure (CapEx) and operating expenses (OpEx) while providing flexibility for the future. This allows an incremental shift toward electrification in line with tenant demand.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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million in state and local performance-based grants (to assist IBM with facility lease costs, building operating costs; workforce recruitment, relocation and internal training costs; and payroll incentives). million from the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish to support infrastructure and operating costs of the IBM facility; $29.5

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BUSINESS REPORT: West Virginia — Italian Gas Systems Supplier Plants Flag In Weirton

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Pietro Fiorentini group decided to invest in West Virginia after completing a feasibility study that covered several states of the nation. At cost” building construction and lease back. Buy down of lease cost on constructed facility. Free rent during initial phase of lease on building. GDP (All Industry 2010): $66.8

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. Jindal said the company is examining the feasibility of additional Louisiana projects that would bring the total new capital investment at its sites in the state to $1.2 billion over 10 years.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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The City intends to create a financially feasible, operationally self–sustainable signature facility that will promote economic development, create jobs and enhance educational offerings. Highway 59 and University Boulevard, with a letter of intent with ACE SL, LLC was approved in August by the Sugar Land Development Corp.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The P3 project is a 50-year agreement between the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) and Ports America Chesapeake to lease and operate the 200-acre Seagirt Marine Terminal. Army Corps of Engineers is expected to issue a final report on the feasibility of the project in April 2014. The project must then be presented to U.S.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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SGICC will use the bulk of the D2PA funds to provide grants to PA-based small companies to demonstrate the feasibility of emerging technologies, or seed funds to test and help launch ideas, and to assist in market acceptance and growth of shale energy focused products or services. 26, 2013 Deseret news article. “It