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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. 78 million.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The funds may also be used for site preparation activities and installation of infrastructure, including but not limited to, sewer, water, storm water, utilities and telecommunications, both on site and as needed to bring service to the site. Export Financing Program: Funding for small business for export activities.

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Ignoring water issues can harm the economy - Contractor Magazine

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In Chicago, water rates are expected to double over the next five years; in many locales water and sewer rates collide with energy conservation, such as with water-cooled ice machines or air conditioning. A cooling tower might save 3 cents to 5 cents per ton-hour over an air-cooled system, but the water and sewer costs may be 6 cents.

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Nitrogen Diet Reduces Arizona County's Drinking Water Threat.

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Issue: 07/30/2012. 07/25/2012. The plan also includes an interceptor sewer that reroutes flows from the Roger Road plant to the Ina Road facility, which was completed in December 2010. © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability. Project Delivery.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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ConAgra bought Ralcorp in 2012 for $6.8 percent in 2012. It is served by the New Castle municipal water and sewer utility. Local incentives include real and personal property tax abatement and tax increment financing. The financing is enabling this company to expand into a 76,500 square-foot facility.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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The telecommunications giant says it received no state incentives for the jobs and that it has invested more than $800 million in its networks in South Carolina from 2010 through 2012. Senate Finance Chairman Hugh Leatherman said he’s in awe of Boeing’s expansion plans. Hospira’s Rocky Mount facility. Photo: Garry E.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses.

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