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New California Solar Proposal Met With Backlash From Climate Activists

Pro Builder

Martha Guzman Aceves, one of five members of the California Public Utilities Commission, is proposing a change to the state’s net metering system to combat a seasonal emissions peak and to reduce the demand for fossil fuels and natural gas, The Los Angeles Times reports. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance.

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Top Railway Projects in the US

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Some of the elevated tracks would also be situated in earthquake-prone areas and thus need to be built and reinforced to comply with highly rigorous safety standards. Capable of speeds of up to more than 200 miles per hour, the system will be able to take passengers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in less than three hours. .

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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” The first five Zones, located in San Antonio, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Southeastern Kentucky, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have each put forward a plan on how they will partner with local business and community leaders to make investments that reward hard work and expand opportunity. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

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Choosing You’re Company’s Office Space

Constructonomics

When it comes to planning out your business, top concerns are usually financing and the product itself. New York, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley are areas that do just that. Safety and Zoning. Location can affect the results of your recruiting efforts, company sustainability, and success overall.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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” The first five Zones, located in San Antonio, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Southeastern Kentucky, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have each put forward a plan on how they will partner with local business and community leaders to make investments that reward hard work and expand opportunity. Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S.

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Home Foundation Contractor Gives No-Cost Foundation Inspections.

Julian Construction

Earthquakes on the Rise--Is Los Angeles Next? Julian De La Torre and his partner Shawn Kyles have been retrofitting homes in Southern California since the early 1990s, and they work with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety. For those who need repair or retrofit, the company offers 0% financing.

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Heroic Efforts In California

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Renovate America partners with cities and counties to provide financing solutions that help save energy, lower utility bills, reduce emissions, create new jobs and increase property values. HERO offers low, fixed financing terms to incentivize property owners to make the energy-efficient choice when making home upgrades.