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5 Green Construction Practices that are becoming Standard Commercial Construction Procedures

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Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Product and Material Selection.

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Business Report: Businesses Are Finding It’s Better In The Bluegrass State

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The Commonwealth’s industrial electric rates are the nation’s fourth lowest, and its overall business costs were ranked the lowest in the U.S. Distilled spirits were a big part of the story too, at $383 million, as Kentucky bourbon continued its worldwide upswing in popularity. by CNBC in 2012. billion), motor vehicles and parts ($5.5

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

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De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. Door; Hydraulic, Electric or Pneumatic Operated.

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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. billion Tres Amigas Superstation, which will link the nation’s three major electricity grids. In the past decade, nearly $1.8

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Electric service is provided by the Henry County REMC through a 20 MVA substation with dual feed available. Participants are leveraging the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC™) to measure and close the skills gap—and building common frameworks that link, align and match their workforce development efforts.”.

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Advanced Manufacturing Industry: Dynamic Advancements

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When you think of community development, job creation, investment and business retention and expansion an electric generation and transmission company wouldn’t top the list. As a non-profit electric cooperative founded in 1949, Hoosier Energy is owned by its members. Hoosier Energy is unique. The Cooperative Way.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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One company that can attest to this collaborative spirit at SMUD is Micron, which acquired a local company, Numonyx, in 2010 and then launched its North American headquarters in Folsom, California, part of SMUD’s service territory. gigawatt hours of electricity a year. Barstow Casino & Resort Project.