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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

Green Building Law Update

The result: two weeks ago, Solyndra announced bankruptcy. " To support the project, the developer applied for a $2 billion Green Bonds program that Congress passed in 2004. Since receiving the loan, the price of solar panels has plummeted - good news - which has squeezed the margins of manufacturers like Solyndra.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

The chamber led Opportunity Austin, a five-year effort launched in 2004 to promote investment resulting in job creation. Yes, we know that Detroit became the largest city in history to file for bankruptcy protection, a process the city is expected to emerge from this year. Its aim was to create 72,000 regional jobs.

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