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Spending On Smart Grid Technologies Will Total Nearly $600 Billion From 2014 Through 2023

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According to a new report from Navigant Research, cumulative worldwide spending on smart grid technologies will total $594 billion from 2014 through 2023. Billion from 2014 through 2023, Forecasts Navigant Research. Utility Spending on Smart Grid as a Service Will Total $57.6

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

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A state may have the largest installed capacity of a certain type of renewable energy, but that state won’t meet its renewable energy portfolio standard’s goal if only 10 percent of its electricity is generated from renewables. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

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Milwaukee, WI Selected As Global Hub For New Energy Innovation Center

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Officials from the Mid-West Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) joined Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and others to unveil plans for the new Energy Innovation Center (EIC), a facility that will accelerate the development of innovative technology in the energy, power and control industry. Scott Walker.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Massachusetts broke its 2016 tie with California by holding on to the No.

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Location Focus: The Carolinas – Growth Climate Warms In The Carolinas

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From the May/June 2014 issue. I’m excited to see the energy and impact that South Carolina’s startup community has created, and we hope to help continue that momentum through this new program,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt. headquarters in Michigan, is renewing a former GKN facility in Sanford to create a service center.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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From the July/August 2014 issue. We also configured our Renewable Energy Leaders category to rank the metros that are using the most renewable energy, with some surprising results (hint: the top-ranked metro is the home of the oil bidness). To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.).

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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From the July/August 2014 issue . The state also fully implemented its Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) educator evaluation system. million) to buy equipment that will be housed on campus to train students in robotics, electrical and other high-tech skills required in manufacturing. By Business Facilities Staff.