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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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A ccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), based on current policy settings and economic trends, electricity generation from renewables, including hydropower, wind and solar PV, is on track to grow by 8 percent in 2021 and by more than 6 percent in 2022. CREATING A CLEANER, BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR FLORIDA’S ECONOMY. in Florida.

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Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk In Site Selection

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Four weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, 80% of the island remained without electricity, while hurricanes Irma and Harvey produced heavy winds with resulting storm surge that impacted much of Florida and coastal Texas. Hurricanes Maria, Irma, and Harvey ravaged the U.S. T o use an interactive version of this map, click here.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. Using these criteria, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana and Georgia took the top five slots in Best Infrastructure, respectively.

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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. And the local electric distribution cooperative has offered zero-interest loans to assist in upgrading infrastructure.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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State and local incentives from Florida and the City of Pembroke Pines totaled $554,000, including $434,000 from the Qualified Target Industries Tax Refund Program and $80,000 from the Governor’s Quick Action Closing Fund. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

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Industry Focus: Aerospace Sector Is Flying High Again

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The top states, in descending order, are: California, Washington, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Connecticut and Kansas. In addition, Acadiana’s industrial electricity and natural gas rates are among the lowest in the South, and even within the state of Louisiana. FROM DREAM TO REALITY IN FLORIDA. Credit: Enterprise Florida).

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Enterprise Zone Credit or Exemption: The Alabama Enterprise Zone Act (Act. The program provides state and local tax incentives and non-tax incentives to businesses and industries located within Alabama’s Enterprise Zones. May not have closed or reduced employment elsewhere in Alabama in order to expand into an enterprise zone.

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