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PACE Bill Due in Baltimore City

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The concept is not new, but nationally including in Maryland, “residential” PACE programs were put on hold as a result of a directive in 2011 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refrain from purchasing mortgage loans secured by properties with outstanding PACE obligations. Maryland is typical.

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Wyoming Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Data Center Infrastructure Grant Funds (passed 2011): A $15,000,000 appropriation to assist Wyoming cities, towns and counties to build necessary public infrastructure for the recruitment and operation of data centers. Through this program, qualified businesses can obtain capital in the form of debt or equity financing. TAX INCENTIVES.

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Black Gold Rush

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The housing market collapse devastated the Golden State at the same time it faced a fiscal reckoning brought on by decades of piling up long-term debt. Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. Map of U.S. Source: U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee Initiates Site Certification Program

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A clear path to acquiring or leasing the property must be identified and documented. The ECD began looking intently at developing a site certification program in August 2011. We also have one of the best balance sheets in the country with a very low debt burden. As a state, Tennessee is a solid partner.”.

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PACE in Maryland is Not Keeping Pace

Green Building Law Update

Nationally, including in Maryland, “residential” PACE programs (as opposed to the commercial programs) were put on hold as a result of a directive in 2011 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refrain from purchasing mortgage loans secured by single family properties with outstanding PACE obligations.

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PACE Programs are Stepping Up the Pace

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There were not similar concerns expressed about commercial loans.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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A clear path to acquiring or leasing the property must be identified and documented. The ECD began looking intently at developing a site certification program in August 2011. We also have one of the best balance sheets in the country with a very low debt burden. As a state, Tennessee is a solid partner.”.

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