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Nevada Stops Subsidizing Net Metering

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a homeowner with leased photovoltaic panels on their roof) in southern Nevada by approximately $623 per year, having the effect of increasing electricity costs for the many (including disproportionately, the poor). And Nevada is not alone, Hawaii cut its net metering rate by half in October.

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PACE Programs are Stepping Up the Pace

Green Building Law Update

The Department of Energy says that there are active commercial PACE programs in at least 9 states and DC and enabling laws enacted or programs in development in another 23 states. Department of Energy assures that the earlier expressed concerns were specific to single family home mortgage lending.

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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

Green Building Law Update

The Department of Energy says that there are active commercial (as opposed to residential) PACE programs in at least 9 states and DC and enabling laws enacted or programs in development in another 23 states. Maryland is typical. Its original PACE law enacted in 2009 was put on hold after the 2011 guidance from the federal government.

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

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The device is based on dried blood spot (DBS) technology, which is best known for newborn screening and has many additional commercial uses for clinical trials, bio-banking, population studies and a wide range of medical research. We really want to revolutionize clinical science.”. Tabbed Out now has a partnership with T.G.I.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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JPMorgan Chase, the nation’s largest bank, recently announced it will provide $100 million to help Detroit with housing repairs, blight removal, job training and economic development projects over the next five years. “The We are committed to helping make that future a reality,” the bank said.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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Washington, DC 20417. If GSA, as the “landlord of the federal government,” were to require or use something else, it would add cost to the building and leasing process across the building industry. Bank of America. Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners, DC LLP. Take a look at the letter and please post you comments.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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Low voltage, portable, AC/DC signal generator 2. Low voltage, portable, AC/DC signal generator 2. ELEC-DCS-01-01M Frequency: Monthly. DC Battery System, Lead Acid. ELEC-DCS-01-01Y Frequency: Annually. DC Battery System, Lead Acid. Check all plug connections in the panel to ensure the plugs are fully seated.