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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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I am encouraged that ACEEE continues to recognize the excellent work we are doing in the Commonwealth to advance energy efficiency through innovative programs such as the VASaves Green Communities Program and Energy Performance Contracting for public agencies,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe. and Kentucky.

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Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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The updated Rhode Island incentives guide is brought to you by Real Street Expo , a new event sponsored by Business Facilities and Today’s Facility Manager magazines. For a list of Rhode Island economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide.

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Energy Efficiency: California Regains Top Spot, Ties With Massachusetts

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The balance of the top 10 consisted of Vermont (3), Rhode Island (4), Connecticut and New York (tied for 5), Oregon (7), Washington state (8), Maryland (9), and Minnesota (10). Here are the leaders in each category: Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont are the top states in utility-sector energy efficiency programs and policies.

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Governor’s Report: Sooner Is Better In Oklahoma

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Travel and tourism now make ups the third-largest industry in the state, bringing in nearly $9 billion and more than 20 million visitors annually to Oklahoma. State and local officials also have come up with innovative solutions that permit major industries to expand without tapping into the local supply of fresh water.

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Rubber Vs Felt Wading Boots: Which One to Buy?

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Rhode Island (banned felt waders in 2012). These harmful species will then travel to a new body of water that is not their natural habitat and where they would never arrive. But technological advancement and innovative materials have leveled the competition, and rubber waders in some cases may even be superior.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Our 2016 awards include recognition for the locations that have led the way in smart-grid modernization, innovative funding for infrastructure projects, renewable energy breakthroughs and new tools for supporting startups and entrepreneurs. We handed out awards to 30 locations in 11 different categories. The power industry is in transition.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Alabama Innovation Fund: As part of the implementation of Accelerate Alabama, this fund was created to maximize the use of the State’s economic development resources by leveraging annual research and development expenditures by Public Universities within the State to generate resources which can be used to support economic development initiatives.

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