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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

Green building bonds, which are higher rated and could provide cheaper capital for green building projects, can correct the current market that prices mortgages, green building or nongreen, the same, stimulating the economy and repairing the planet. Mike Italiano, a founder of the U.S.

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The Future was on Display at Greenbuild

Green Building Law Update

Green Building Council’s Greenbuild 2016 convention in Los Angeles last week with more than 600 exhibiters from the green building industrial complex showcasing innovations and new products on the expo floor. Greenbuild may epitomize the opportunities for making a profit saving the planet. Nearly 20,000 people attended the U.S.

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Finance for Landscaping Business Owners of all Sizes, Part 2

Green Industry Professionals

Stay in the black by drilling down on some essential management disciplines for profitability.

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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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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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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. By the BF Staff. We’re REDI to help!

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Accounting & Finance. Green Building. I would like to share the following tips to use before approaching the bank(s) or other financial institutions for additional financing, and some non-bank financing options. There are also some approved finance companies, such as GECC, that will finance heavy equipment purchases.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Accounting & Finance. Green Building. All businesses that purchase, finance, and/or lease less than $2 million in new or used business equipment during tax year 2011 should qualify for the Section 179 Deduction. Green Building. STRATEGY |. MANAGEMENT |. ACCOUNTING |. SOFTWARE |. MARKETING |. INSURANCE |. EQUIPMENT |.