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Cool roofs 101: Planning and specification considerations

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The effects of heat have negative outcomes for health and well-being, social equity, energy use and peak demand, resilience of health, transportation and electrical infrastructure, crime, education, and productivity. Source: 4th National Climate Assessment, 2018. Source: 4th National Climate Assessment, 2018.

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Sustainability guidelines for ready mix plant certification

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Fri, 11/02/2018 - 19:24. November 02, 2018. While any good ready mix plant must strive to turn a profit, they're now also tasked with a triple bottom line that addresses not only economic prosperity, but social equity and environmental responsibility. Transportation Infrastructure. michael.delros…. Sustainability.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. Plenary Group USA Ltd.

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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. For 2018 and thereafter, the tax credit rates will be 20% of the first $2.5 A comprehensive guide to state incentives offered throughout the U.S.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ALABAMA INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM: Funds are available for extension of water, sewer and road facilities. HEALTHY FOREST ENTERPRISE INCENTIVES PROGRAM (HF): Provides incentives for certified businesses that are primarily engaged in harvesting, initial processing or transporting of qualifying forest products.

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Cover Story: Global Biotech Report

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To facilitate collaboration across the four nodes and secure patient data, Farr Institute provides the physical and electronic infrastructure. Markus Reinhard, vice president, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, agrees to this: “Vienna’s infrastructure and overall stability are excellent. This has worked very much to our benefit.”.

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Public Project Revolving Loan Fund (PPRF): The New Mexico Finance AuthorityÂąs flagship program funds infrastructure and capital equipment projects with low-cost and low-interest rate loans. For a list of New Mexico economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.