Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

The result: two weeks ago, Solyndra announced bankruptcy. In exchange, Destiny USA promised to redevelop a brownfield site, use massive amounts of renewable energy, and get LEED certification for 75 percent of the project. And taxpayers are now responsible for repaying a half billion dollars.

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Green Certification Bankruptcy Leases 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Targeting a retail cost of $6,800, the company will position the Elio vehicle as a cost-effective alternative to four-wheeled autos. The Elio Motors manufacturing facility will occupy approximately 1 million square feet of the more than 3 million-square-foot, former GM site. Elio Motors Inc. “Everything is still right there.

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Louisiana Commissioning Los Angeles Site 66

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

Apple’s selection of Austin as the site for its new $304-million Operations Center was the Bronze Award winner in Business Facilities ’ 2012 Economic Development Deal of the Year competition. The riverfront complex is being built on the old Advocate newspaper site. At year-end 2012, 190,900 jobs had been added with wages totaling $9.9

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Metro Detroit Austin Baltimore 111

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Industrial Revenue Bonds: May be used as long-term financing of up to 100% of a project for: Acquisition of land, buildings, site preparation and improvements; Construction of buildings; Acquisition and installation of furnishings, fixtures and equipment; Capitalizable soft costs (e.g.,

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

Types of Capital Credit projects include: New Project or Expansion Project: Consists of new investment at a new site in Alabama, or new investment that will expand the capacity and the number of employees at an existing facility. The law allows more than one project on the same site.

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Income Finance Zoning Equipment 75