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Destiny USA Reaches the Green Bonds Finish Line

Green Building Law Update

As reported by Rick Moriarty, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) notified the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency on March 17 (2011) that it would be auditing the Green Bonds issued by the Agency to the Destiny USA developer. The IRS ruling fascinates me. The ruling also permits the release of $2.3 million as a penalty.

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Maybe We Should Rethink LEED Laws

Green Building Law Update

As you may recall, the Destiny USA project received over $200 million in tax-free financing through the federal government's Green Bonds program. In exchange for the financing, the developer of the project promised, among other things, to get LEED certification and rely on massive amounts of renewable energy.

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Wyoming Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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FINANCING & GRANTS. The Business Ready Community Grant & Loan Program: Can provide financing for publicly owned infrastructure that promotes economic development within Wyoming communities and provides publicly owned infrastructure that facilitates a specific businesses needs. The purchase of these bonds is authorized by W.S.

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New Hampshire Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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FINANCING & GRANTS. NH CDFA Tax Credits: The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority awards up to $5 million a year in New Hampshire Tax Credits to nonprofit organizations. Small Business Administration; New Hampshire Small Business Development Center; the U.S. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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The Utility Account helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. Since last year, Cypress Creek Renewables has asked the North Carolina Utilities Commission for solar farm certificates to facilitate 15 projects worth more than $1.8 that need it the most.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100 percent of the project costs. It allows for the construction of roads, bridges, etc.

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