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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

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Perennial Solar, LLC filed an application for a zoning special exception and variance to construct a solar panel farm in Washington County, Maryland. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested. Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

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And significantly, Maryland advantage the solar industry in other ways including that all solar panels in Maryland are, by law pervious (don’t be confused by the interplay of law and science) for purposes of stormwater management, zoning and the like. cents per Kilowatt hour the average price is among the highest in the continental U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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From the July/August 2013 issue. In January 2013, four Super Post-Panamax cranes became operational on the new container berth. In April 2013, P3 legislation was signed into law, providing the private sector with a stronger, more predictable and streamlined process for future P3 projects. In May 2013, CSX Transportation Inc.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Specific site details, such as zoning restrictions, title work, environmental studies, soil analysis and surveys, are assessed for compliance and authenticity.”. To say Southwest Louisiana is an economic hot zone would be an understatement. By Eric Cormier. A BOUNTY OF INCENTIVES.

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Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries

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“We are thrilled that Cool Planet Energy Systems has chosen the Port of Alexandria as the location for its first commercial bio-refinery,” said Norman Welch, Alexandria Port Commission member. “We Rocky Mountains U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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From the September/October 2013 issue. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. Texas Governor Rick Perry. By Jack Rogers. Texas is undertaking a $6.8-billion

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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From the January/February 2013 issue. The region boasts one of California’s largest enterprise zones, offering incentives for companies to locate and expand within the greater Sacramento area. Ultimately, ACT selected Sacramento because the availability of a qualified workforce and the benefits of locating in an Enterprise Zone.