Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

While Sonoma County was an early innovator, Connecticut has a widely admired statewide green bank program that is up and running and it is the model for Maryland. The Baltimore bill was introduced at the request of CBJ Energy , a lender whose principals have strong PACE industry cred. Maryland is typical.

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MARCH 9, 2016

Loan terms are determined by the economic benefit to the state and the financial capacity of the business to service the debt. Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs): The State Treasurer is allowed to purchase industrial development bonds issued by municipalities or counties for the benefit of Wyoming businesses. 9-4-715 (m).

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JANUARY 17, 2013

percent), we suggested in this space that he utilize federal stimulus funds to purchase the output of one of Elkhart’s largest industries—Elkhart bills itself as “the RV capital of the world”—and ship them up to North Dakota so new oilfield workers could live in them. Last year, CA Gov.

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JUNE 5, 2014

It may be a tad too early to say the good times are back in the biotech industry, but things certainly are “hotting up,” as they like to say in Great Britain—and, fittingly, the UK is at the forefront of this resurgent growth sector. Manchester has a proven track record in establishing partnerships between industry, academia and NHS.

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MARCH 8, 2016

Industrial Development Bond Program (IDB): Under its IDB Program, the Authority makes loans to manufacturers that qualify as small issue manufacturers. The program is targeted to manufacturing, processing and value-added industries. Loans can be used for working capital, inventory and small equipment.

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APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Last year, a State Budget Crisis Task Force headed by former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker estimated California’s long-term debt at a staggering $370 billion. But perhaps most enticing is Sacramento’s commitment to becoming a green city; currently boasting the second largest number of buildings in the U.S. Last year, CA Gov.

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