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8 ways to cool a factory

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Between 1992 and 2017, heat stress injuries killed 815 US workers, according to OSHA. With good design, we can direct the incoming air to the right places. Use conditioned air or localized air conditioning It may seem that we’re forced to choose human comfort over the environment when we choose to install AC in factories.

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The average house in NZ will likely ‘earn’ much more than the average salary earner (person) this year!

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million, a gain of 46 per cent, between 2014 and 2017.” Let’s play with the figures a bit: According to official statistics in New Zealand, the year to the June 2017 quarter, for people receiving income from paid employment the median weekly earnings was $959, or about $4 9 ,8 68 per annum. not even rented out!).

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Location Spotlight: Cape Coral – A Strategic Location

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1 fastest-growing city in the nation for jobs and population (Moody¹s Analytics, 2017). 5 for young business owners (MoneyRates, 2017). 2 best state for doing business because there is no state income tax, and Florida offers a competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Storm-hit Florida and Texas rose in the 2017 rankings. OTHER KEY FINDINGS.

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POET Biorefining – Marion Celebrates Groundbreaking

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In recent years, I know farmers are struggling with low commodity prices, which is creating lower farm incomes and decreasing land values. Agribusinesses recognize Ohio’s growth environment and ultimately all Ohioans – consumers and farmers – benefit from this growth.”.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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From the July/August 2017 Issue . Florida consistently ranks among the best states for business, thanks to its pro-business state tax policies, competitive cost of doing business and streamlined regulatory environment. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment, and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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4 in Best Business Climate, Texas—all have been perennial contenders for BF’s top honor, the State of the Year Award: Texas and Tennessee each have won the award three times since it was created in 2007; Virginia was the 2018 SOTY; Alabama won BF’s top award in 2017. “An