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Solar Energy: What Does it Cost?

Green Home Design Architect

And don’t forget, solar energy systems installed in Vermont are EXEMPT FROM RETAIL SALES TAX! As of October 2008, 77 cities and towns in New Hampshire have adopted a property tax exemption for one or more renewable energy sources. ft. - $12,500 Space Heating for 2,000 sq.

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Less Is More In New England

Business Facilities

The Vermont Department of Labor reported the state’s March 2017 unemployment rate was 3 percent, whereas it was 3.3 Waterstone Retail of Needham, MA has a 500,000-square-foot center underway with Phase 1 now open and Phase 2 approved by the city. million square feet of retail/service space and 2 million square feet of office space.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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Arizona has eased into second place, edging out New Jersey, which has an aggressive utility-backed program for residential as well as commercial panel installations. California, with its vast array of desert solar panel farms, easily tops our annual list of Installed Solar Power Capacity Leaders. in nearly 30 years.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. HSDC is currently precluded by law from investing in retail businesses, housing construction and the tourism sector. The provisions of the Kansas Retail Dealers Incentive Fund shall expire on January 1, 2026.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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Private Activity Bond: Issued to finance construction and equipment purchases associated with industrial and manufacturing facilities, residential rental projects, facilities for the furnishing of water, sewage and solid waste facilities and more. Interest on private activity bonds may be exempt from federal income tax for most bondholders.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

Ahold USA Retail. Horizon Residential Energy Services Maine, LLC. Vermont Green Building Network. Vermont Heating & Ventilating Company Inc. Advanced Comfort Solutions, Inc. Advanced Furniture Services. Advanced Home Energy Solutions. Aedis Ince. Affiliated Engineers, Inc. AGR Consulting. Airfresh Inc. Grundfos Pumps.