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A Passive Solar Tire Bale Home in Colorado

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Jim Gagnepain and his wife, Stephanie, built their retirement home in eastern El Paso County, Colorado. Jim, who has a background in electrical engineering, acted as the general contractor, and he and Stephanie did a lot of the work. The appliances are electric; solar panels and a wind turbine generally supply that electricity.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Eder Gallardo , 35, VP, Edward’s Homes of El Paso, El Paso, Texas. Off the Clock • Working out • Traveling • Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Edward’s Homes of El Paso. El Paso, Texas. . Off the Clock • Spending time with family • Golf • Cooking • Travel .

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The State of Illinois was one of the leaders in establishing competitive choice for electricity, and Decatur currently enjoys sufficient electric capacity to support future growth at prices that are better than those of surrounding states. Quality higher education is available through local and regional offerings.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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percent in 2011 with top exporting industries that included petroleum and coal products, chemicals, computer and electronic products, non-electrical machinery and transportation equipment. Over 80,000 vehicles travel through this intersection every day, making Waxahachie an ideal location for a variety of business and industry.

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