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Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology

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Examples of commercial sector buildings include retail stores, office buildings, government buildings, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and leisure and recreational facilities. Non-building energy use is included in the commercial sector, where it contributes to public services such as traffic lights and water and sewer systems.

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Water on the Brain

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Meanwhile, NYC water and sewer rates continued to rise to unprecedented levels, with annual increases averaging eight percent. Shortly after he left office at the end of 2013, water service through the new tunnel began in Manhattan and The Bronx. Mayor Bloomberg immediately made completion of Tunnel No. 3 ahead of schedule.

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Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries

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Construction will begin on the second bio-refinery at the Port of Natchitoches by the summer of 2015, with a completion date in the summer of 2016. The third site is scheduled to come online in late 2016 at a Louisiana site to be determined.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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The cities and towns in Johnson County have all the pieces in place, including the infrastructure with plans for roads and excess capacity for sewer and water to drive development, Aubin said. Between July 1, 2015 and July 1, 2016, the U.S. Among major announcements was an expansion by Cummins for their high-horsepower engines.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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By the BF Staff From the January/February 2016 Issue. Boar’s Head Brand is set to open their 150,000-square-foot premium delicatessen product manufacturing and research facility in early 2016. It is served by the New Castle municipal water and sewer utility. Assessments are given at no charge through the local Work One office.

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State Focus – Indiana: Regional Plans Are Hopping In The Hoosier State

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The manufacturer focuses on providing high-pressure laminate and low-pressure laminate parts and is a major supplier for manufacturers of hotel and office furniture. The new County Road, Water and Sewer lines were constructed to connect a large commercial business area to the Medical Complex, which includes the Harrison County Hospital.

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Less Is More In New England

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percent in 2016, was down 0.8 of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in December 2016, marking the sixth consecutive month the rate had declined. percent the same time in 2016. percentage points to 4.9