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BUSINESS REPORT: Ontario Unveils Plans To Achieve An Energy Balance

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Underscoring stability and predictability, the LTEP commits to a new competitive procurement process with the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). Procurements for 2014 electric capacity are 300 MW wind, 140 MW solar, 50 MW bioenergy and 50 MW hydro; 2015 procurements are identical except a slight narrowing of hydro to 45 MW.

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Oresund Bridge

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The bridge is the longest border crossing bridge in the world, but due to the Schengen Agreement, there are no passport or customs controls.Construction began in 1995. The international European route E20 runs across the bridge and through the tunnel via the two lane motorway, as does the Oresund Railway Line.

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MidAmerican Solar, SunPower Start Major Construction Solar Power Development

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SunPower designed and developed the projects and is the engineering, procurement and construction contractor. SunPower also will provide operations and maintenance services for the plants via a multiyear services agreement. .” The Antelope Valley Solar Projects are owned by MidAmerican Solar.

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One THIRD of NHS workers tested for coronavirus are positive, data shows amid row over nationwide shortage of face masks, aprons and gloves for frontline medics

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Pictured: Testing being carried out at Leeds Temple Green Park and Ride, part of the drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS workers. Some 25 European countries and eight companies are involved in the joint PPE procurement scheme and the first deliveries could be received within days, The Guardian reported. ’ .

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Sustainable Agriculture Standard Announced

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The social issues are likewise quite broad and include wages and benefits, work agreements, child labor, health and safety, worker housing, and the like. Among the environmental issues addressed are agrochemicals, water resources, biotic resources, energy resources and use, and waste management.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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based, publicly traded engineering, procurement, construction and maintenance services firm. New restaurants included Ruggles Green, Guru Burgers & Crepes and BLU. Execution of the state’s agreement is contingent upon finalization of a local incentive package. FORTUNE 500 FIRMS FLOCK TO SUGAR LAND.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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A business that applies for the exemption must enter into an agreement with the Governor of Alabama. The business must sign a job-creation agreement under the Advantage Arkansas program within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement. Must expand its labor force, make new capital investment, or prevent loss of employment.

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