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Could Solyndra Happen To Green Building Policy?

Green Building Law Update

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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Elio Motors Announces Vehicle Manufacturing Facility In Shreveport, LA

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The Elio Motors manufacturing facility will occupy approximately 1 million square feet of the more than 3 million-square-foot, former GM site. Industrial developer Stuart Lichter, who has acquired other former GM sites, will buy the 530-acre Shreveport site in conjunction with Elio Motors and lease portions of the site to other tenants.

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

What can I do besides bankruptcy? The the structural engineer, was performing a site survey and the question arose about where to move the dishes. . A real life example: A large office building was leased for hi-tech office space. Project sites are often spread out and unsecured. I can not afford this loss.

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How To Reduce Risk On Construction Projects

ProcurementExpress.com

What can I do besides bankruptcy? The the structural engineer, was performing a site survey and the question arose about where to move the dishes. . A real life example: A large office building was leased for hi-tech office space. Project sites are often spread out and unsecured. I can not afford this loss.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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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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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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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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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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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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