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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

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But calculatedly, the Maryland Portfolio Standard does not take into account that more than one third of electricity in the State is generated from nuclear power, the ultimate (but controversial) renewable energy source that produces virtually no greenhouse gas emissions. and the very highest among all south Atlantic states.

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Oklahoma Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Oklahoma Local Development & Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act (62 O.S. ยง 840): Provides funding for local units of government to match local tax revenue dedicated to support a project located in an enterprise zone, in support of a major tourism destination or in support of a military growth impact. 632): The U.S.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Tennessee โ€” Alcoa Expands Auto Sheet Operation In Blount County

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From the May/June 2013 issue. Taylor plus Alcoa Mayor Don Mull, Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell and Blount County Commission Chairman Jerome Moon joined in announcing the expansion. The Megasite is immediately available; there are no flood zones on the site; it features low water tables and minimal wetlands. By Ed Felton.

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Workforce Training: Engineering Aย Skilled Workforce

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Culpeperโ€™s five strategically located Tech Zones provide incentives to qualified technology zone businesses. In addition, businesses that qualify for technology zone grants will receive reimbursements up to 100 percent of the cost for building permits and site plan review permits for the property subject to technology zone grants.

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Logistics:ย On the Road, Water or Railsโ€ฆor in the Air โ€” AGAIN

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trillion dollars on logistics in 2013, a 2.3 percent in 2013 and 8.3 Freight shipment volumes started 2014 at or below 2013 levels, rose through the spring, dropped al little during summer, peaked during August and September, and finally fell close to where they started at the beginning of the year. According to SoL, U.S.

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SPECIAL REPORT: The Carolinas Are Bringing The Business

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From the May/June 2013 issue. In January of 2013, the Oconee County Economic Development Commission released its new five-year strategic plan for economic development. The plan took into account the goals that the County has set for itself and will serve as the roadmap to enhancing the economic potential of the community.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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Construction of wind turbines set a record in 4Q 2013 with 10,900 megawatts of capacity being added; nationwide, nearly 50,000 turbines have been installed. Early estimates for 2013 production project that output in PA topped 3 trillion cubic feet last year. In November 2013, MidAmerican Energy Co. The project is part of a $1.9-billion