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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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This year, a breakthrough was achieved in Rhode Island: a small-scale project still under construction in the waters off Block Island is poised to become the first operational offshore wind power facility in the United States. ACHIEVEMENT IN SITE CERTIFICATION.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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If applying for a transferable credit certificate, no more than half the credit may be applied in a single calendar year. Tax credits must be applied for annually, after initial certification, and will be adjusted to reflect the actual of number of employees that qualify each year. The non-refundable certification filing fee is $150.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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GA companies can implement Work Ready two ways—through job profiling and Work Ready Certificates. Companies match those profiles to employees’ Work Ready Certificates, which measure core skills, to ensure the right person is placed in the right job. The non-refundable certification filing fee is $150. See www.gaworkready.org.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

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LEED Certification, and LEED in general has been a GREAT marketing tool. Green Building Certification Institute. Service Employees International Union. USGBC Rhode Island Chapter. That said, should LEED be a requirement? Is LEED cost effective? Should LEED be modified? How can that be? What costs would increase?