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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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Electric companies (utilities) and other electricity suppliers must submit renewable energy credits equal to a percentage specified in statute each year or else pay an alternative compliance payment equivalent to their shortfall. The bill also extends tax credit eligibility to qualified fuel cell electric vehicles. Oil Cleanup

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“Outcome-based Pathway” – The New Mandate for Energy Compliance?

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The following addition is being proposed to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). . Climate zones as determined in accordance with by Section C301 of the International Energy Conservation Code. Onsite electricity. EUIr = the Reference Annual Energy Use Index for the building use and occupancy in Table 60X.1

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New York Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Community Development Financial Institution Assistance Program (CDFI): Provides micro-loans to businesses who often do not qualify for bank loans, as well as one-on-one counseling and business development assistance to facilitate credit-readiness. Loans may be up to 60% for projects located in Empire Zones or economically distressed area.

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

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Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. New restaurants included Ruggles Green, Guru Burgers & Crepes and BLU. As a result, Texans reduced electric consumption in 2009 alone in the state by 506,000 megawatt hours.

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

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One of Pittsburgh’s top regional strengths is its Information and Communications (ICT) industry, which includes nearly 1,600 ICT firms with more than 26,000 employees and 6,000 computer and electrical engineers. In addition to solar technology, New Mexico has launched a Green Grid Initiative to develop a rapidly growing Smart Grid.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The overall BR&E program brings together representatives of the City, the County, Lincoln Electric System, Black Hills Energy and the State of Nebraska. They will add approximately 500 employees with a payroll of more than $30 million annually to produce LEAP-X engines, which incorporate green technology while retaining aviation power.

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The Desert Comfort Idea Home: a True Desert Oasis

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The system features multiple HVAC zones and an innovative ducting system. Photo: Paul Moore Studio Design Net Zero New-Construction Projects Sustainability Green Design Green Projects Design . | Photo: Paul Moore Studio A low-load home also allowed LaLiberte to right-size both heating and cooling to a single, 3.5-ton

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