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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

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The result: two weeks ago, Solyndra announced bankruptcy. In 2007, the Destiny USA project qualified for $238 million in tax-free financing through the Green Bonds program. In February 2011, Rick Moriarty reported that the Destiny USA project would not deliver on its renewable energy promises. It appears Gupta was right.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Wisconsin — Wisconsin Wind Works: A Powerful Partner In Wind Energy

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The Golden Guernsey plant was shuttered this past January following a bankruptcy filing, leaving 112 employees without jobs. Population (2011 Est.): 5,711,767. Largest Cities (2011): Milwaukee, 597,867; Madison, 236,901; Green Bay, 105,809; Kenosha, 99,738. GDP (All Industry 2011): $254.8 WISCONSIN FAST FACTS.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. FULL EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 2011: Businesses with 50 or fewer employees may receive a one time income tax credit equal to $1,000 per new job paying over $10 per hour.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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The new facility, which will increase Apple’s workforce in Austin to more than 6,700, will serve as the primary operations nexus for the company in the Americas outside of Apple’s global headquarters in Cupertino, CA, centralizing accounting, human resources, sales, marketing and finance. billion over 2011-2012. billion), Canada ($16.8

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