Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

PACE state enabling statutes generally authorize local governments to engage private sector lenders to provide upfront low interest financing to property owners for qualified projects (e.g., providing opportunities to separately finance the top 20% of a construction project or.), Commercial PACE programs are still very new.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2017

million to the University of Maryland to create a green energy research center. The goal of the Green Energy Institute—a collaboration between the University of Maryland Energy Research Center (UMERC) at the A. The new green energy research facility is the centerpiece of Gov. T he Maryland state legislature has allocated $7.5

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2015

This law firm is increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building. One might ask why the need for an opinion from a lawyer that a building is green? The opinion we are most often asked to render is required by a lender.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 12, 2015

This law firm is increasingly called upon to give legal opinions that a green building is LEED certified, certifiable or otherwise ‘really’ a green building. One might ask why the need for an opinion from a lawyer that a building is green? The opinion we are most often asked to render is required by a lender.

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JULY 12, 2016

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has made $36 million available through two new initiatives that aim to increase the energy efficiency of New York’s commercial buildings — including office towers, universities, hospitals and retail stores — which are some of the state’s biggest energy users.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 18, 2013

The company expects to make a final investment decision to move forward with the project in late 2014, after it secures permits and completes financing. Magnolia LNG would produce 4 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas per year, and construction would begin in 2015, pending the company’s attainment of permits and final financing.

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Green Building Law Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

As I mentioned in a previous post, I led a study this summer analyzing the legal policy and process factors impacting commercial building energy efficiency in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Processes included legal-related factors impacting EE transactions, such as contracts, leases, public bidding requirements, and accounting standards.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 24, 2016

Property assessed clean energy (PACE) programs, where payments for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy improvements to commercial real estate are made through a building owner’s property tax bill are beginning to hit their stride. There were not similar concerns expressed about commercial loans.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

SOM recently worked with UI Labs, a Chicago-based research and commercialization collaborative, on the programming and concept design for an exciting new facility: the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII). WHEELING: DYNAMIC COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL BASE KEEPS GROWING. The lab opened in May 2015.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 25, 2017

PACE state enabling statutes generally authorize local governments to engage private sector lenders to provide upfront low interest financing to commercial property owners for energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy projects (e.g., million existing commercial buildings in the U.S. So, what is wrong?

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

In less than four months, 2,830 homebuyers in 85 counties have reserved more than $360 million in financing, creating an estimated 1,400 new jobs. Quinn also looks to embrace green energy with the Illinois Clean Energy Fund. percent for a secure, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Quinn said. This venture capital fund allocated with $2.3

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AUGUST 5, 2013

A central element of the public-private partnership involved in securing the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JULY 11, 2014

Bond Financing. Taxable RIIFC Bonds: RIIFC offers taxable bonds for businesses that want to branch out into a commercial enterprise, including building tourist-travel facilities. Additionally, manufacturers seeking financing to be used for the acquisition of land, buildings, and equipment may qualify for loans in excess of $250,000.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

OCTOBER 23, 2012

We have about 90 CROs that employ about 9,000 people and derive over a billion in sales every year,” said Tom Krol, director of commercialization for the KBA. Ceva will be the ninth company in the KBA facility, which is 80 percent leased. This network represents one of the 15th largest concentrations of CROs in the U.S. “We

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APRIL 15, 2014

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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Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

If GSA, as the “landlord of the federal government,” were to require or use something else, it would add cost to the building and leasing process across the building industry. 2 B Green Profitably. Airco Commercial Services, inc. Alabama Green Building Solutions & SLS Construction. Cascadia Green Building Council.

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MARCH 21, 2014

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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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 5, 2014

From the gateway in the UK, we travel across Europe and give you a progress report on the countries and locations that are doubling down on their investment in biotech growth, which our friends across the pond like to quantify in three distinct segments: Red (pharma, medical), White (industrial) and Green (nutrition technology).

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AUGUST 22, 2013

Key Incentives: Commercial Patent Incentives Tax Credit, Linked Deposit Loan, Film Industry Investment Act, “Five-For-Ten” Program. At cost” building construction and lease back. Buy down of lease cost on constructed facility. Financing of equipment and building. Free rent during initial phase of lease on building.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

In 2011, Emerson leased 18,000 square feet of space at the Sawgrass International Corporate Park with the option for an additional 9,500 square feet. million Series A financing round, and we’re excited to be a part of this round of investment with Stik,” said Finney. One of these companies, Stik, just announced it has closed a $2.3

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APRIL 18, 2013

Highlights include the largest industrial spec development lease in the last five years in Broward County. To achieve that goal, they provide comprehensive assistance to existing businesses and those seeking to relocate, whether they are developing a business plan, looking for the best site, or searching for financing or other assistance.

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APRIL 8, 2014

The Ben Franklin Technology Center of Central and Northern Pennsylvania was awarded a $750,000 Discovered in PA—Developed in PA (D2PA) grant to support the Shale Gas Innovation and Commercialization project. The initiative will focus on the commercialization of emerging technologies that increase the value of natural gas utilization.

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MARCH 28, 2014

We also felt it was time to single out a statewide achievement in alternative energy that goes beyond the simple calculus of adding up wind turbines or solar panel arrays and honors a game-changing investment in the future of green power transmission. million to lease, renovate and equip a 56,800 square-foot facility in Munster.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

In April, Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, in Bowling Green, announced a 129-job, $51-million project, its seventh Kentucky expansion. Its infrastructure includes 20 interstates and major highways, rail networks, barge traffic on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, six commercial airports and dozens of regional airports.

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JULY 11, 2014

Public Project Revolving Loan Fund (PPRF): The New Mexico Finance Authority¹s flagship program funds infrastructure and capital equipment projects with low-cost and low-interest rate loans. The planning money comes in the form of a loan which may be forgiven when the final project is financed through NMFA. Certain green industries.

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

The Greenhouse accelerates technology commercialization with seed and early-stage companies; connects investors with its Investment Portfolio companies; expands established life sciences ventures and relocates biomedical companies to Pennsylvania. Twenty-eight Fortune 500 companies operate within the Little Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 8, 2016

Advanced Energy Deduction & Advance Energy Tax Credit: Receipts from selling or leasing tangible personal property or services that are eligible generation plant costs to a person that holds an interest in a qualified generating facility are deductible from gross receipts and compensating tax. Certain green industries.

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JULY 15, 2014

If you prefer other modes of distribution make note of the two major commercial airports in Central and Northwest Arkansas as well as the commercial passenger service available at six regional airports throughout the state. Ak-Chin’s low utility costs, unique tax savings and below market lease rates add to its attraction.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

described by House and Senate Republicans as “green” legislation to create cutting edge energy conservation technology jobs.”. …”the cost operational problems that plague commercial buildings and provide the skills necessary to take corrective action.) [link]. o Utility Financing. o A green purchasing program.

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