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Could Every U.S. Home Be Retrofitted to Zero-Energy?

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The average American home still runs on fossil fuels, but one report has found a feasible plan to transform each home into a zero-energy one. To make the shift possible, the government needs to enable cheap financing, since the upfront cost of buying an electric car or putting solar panels on the roof is still often out of reach.

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The Preconstruction Phase: Understanding the Process & Risks

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It’s at this point that the client can determine whether the project is feasible or not. This information helps the client determine whether the project is feasible for their needs—something that is incredibly valuable to find out early. Feasibility depends on a few factors. Permit and inspections.

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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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1] This is important for parties financing P3s. PABs allow the issuance of tax-free municipal bonds to private entities financing qualified projects. 4] Certain federal actions trigger NEPA reviews, including federal funding, granting federal permits or approvals, and allowing projects to take place on federal property.

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Understanding the Performance and Monitoring Phase of Construction

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The designer will then help the project owner flesh out their ideas, determine a preliminary budget and timeline, and even assist the project owner in determining whether or not the project is feasible. Design and development. After preconstruction, the project moves to the design and development phase. The construction phase.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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The Arizona team worked closely with Maricopa County’s air-quality department to obtain the required permits for Apple. Mesa also processed the required permits expeditiously. All told, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives up to $146.5

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Home Builder Success and the Fragility of Good Things

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Finance and Zebras . Over time, the concept has migrated through multiple disciplines including finance, marketing, product development, ecological risk assessment, and even cultural anthropology. . (As Growth rate—Fast growth, which enables economic feasibility. But a bit more study was required. .

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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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