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AHRI defeats the City of Albequerque, Complicating Matters for Local Governments

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AHRI vs. City of Albuquerque , a case that I first posted on in 2008, finally reached its conclusion last week. It will make it more difficult for local governments to know the extent to which they can regulate HVAC energy efficiency, which may make local governments shy away from doing so.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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Austin’s 30-year software and semiconductor industry has proven to be a strong foundation for some of the newer-generation companies. We’ll be working closely with local organizations including the Kauffman Foundation, KCnext and the University of Kansas Medical Center to help develop the gigabit applications of the future.

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Exclusive Interview With Engineering News Record’s Jan Tuchman

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I’ve been working hard on a SMPS Foundation white-paper. The other thing we’ve learned is they’re very interested in construction methods, engineering technology, legislation, regulation, and safety topics that go across the industry as a whole. didn’t post anything the last couple weeks. Let the posts begin!!

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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percent in 2012, the industry’s delicate balance between supply and demand will likely be disrupted due to new regulations. In addition, Decatur’s diverse economic foundation includes major operations for Tate & Lyle, another agri-business leader and the Mueller Company, a worldwide leader of water distribution products.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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The foundation work for the Highland turbines started last fall and should be done by the end of the year, with the turbines and the more than 650 blades set to go up by the end of 2015. The developer, Houston-based Clean Line Energy, is awaiting approval from regulators in Iowa and Illinois before going ahead with the direct current line.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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The allocation to each Public University which makes application shall be based on each Public University’s federally financed research and development expenditures as reported by the National Science Foundation. Certain federal and state regulations apply. The Research Program. Pollution control equipment.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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ENDOW IOWA: Administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, it was created to enhance the quality of life for Iowa citizens through increased philanthropic activity by encouraging new investments to existing community foundations and facilitating the creation of new community foundations.

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