sustainability

Energy & Sustainability: Going For The Green

Increasingly, sustainability and energy concerns occupy a place on the list of leading site selection factors.
(Photo: Entergy Louisiana)

CGI Has Created 700+ Jobs In Lafayette, Louisiana

Local workforce, partnerships drive ongoing growth at CGI's Acadiana location. Entergy asks to add up to three gigawatts of solar energy in what would be largest renewable power expansion in state history.   
LiveXchange Emerging Industries

Columbus, Ohio To Host 2023 LiveXchange Emerging Industries

Business Facilities' 2023 LiveXchange Emerging Industries event will take place in Columbus, OH, October 4-6, 2023.
Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants

EPA Names 2022’s Most Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Plants

The 86 U.S. manufacturing plants that earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification in 2022 are in the top 25% of energy efficiency in their sector.
Data Centers

Soaring Demand For Data Centers

With demand for Internet access at an all-time high, data centers are needed now more than ever to maintain connectivity.
General Motors

GM Tags Michigan, Ohio And New York For $918M Investment

General Motors will invest in four U.S. facilities for V-8 engine production, electric vehicle components, bringing its manufacturing facility investments to more than $37B since 2013. 
North Carolina

North Carolina Offers The Total Package: 2022 State Of The Year

Throughout 2022, the Tar Heel State steadily attracted and retained business investment with its regional approach and world-class resources.
Ford Michigan

Michigan Lands Ford’s New $3.5B LFP Battery Plant

Ford will build an LFP battery plant in Marshall, MI, part of the company’s more than $50 billion investment in EV production. The plant will employ 2,500 workers when production begins in 2026.
TOP UTILITIES

Top Utilities 2023: Powering Business

Utilities help keep economies growing: These Top Utilities of 2023 provide energy and play a vital role in the site selection process.

Imperial Approves $560M For Its Renewable Diesel Facility

The Imperial facility supports Canada's plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and produce a billion liters of renewable diesel annually.
climate change

Is Climate Change A Top Priority For The C-Suite?

Business leaders say difficulty measuring environmental impact and cost of sustainability efforts are key barriers to climate action, according to a new Deloitte report.
green building

Green Building: Massachusetts Finishes First In Top 10 Ranking

The U.S. Green Building Council’s annual ranking recognizes U.S. states that are leading the way on green building.
Qcells Georgia

Qcells Will Create 2,500 New Jobs In Northwest Georgia

A $2.5 billion expansion at two sites will more than double production at the Korea-based company's solar module manufacturing operations in Georgia.
Bluevine New Jersey

Atlantic Shores Signs On As Second Major Tenant At New Jersey Wind Port

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind plans to create more than 200 jobs in Salem County, while Bluevine’s new headquarters will create an additional 200 in Jersey City.

Micron, Intel, Chevron Phillips, Hyundai Top 2022 Deals Of The Year

The annual Business Facilities Deal of the Year awards have expanded to recognize four winning project announcements.
JA Solar Phoenix

JA Solar Picks Arizona For First U.S. Manufacturing Plant

New JA Solar manufacturing facility in Phoenix, AZ represents a $60 million investment and will create more than 600 jobs.
Hempitecture Idaho

Hempitecture Opens Energy Efficient Manufacturing Plant In Idaho

In Jerome, Idaho, Hempitecture facility produces sustainable bio-based nonwoven products for multiple industries using renewable energy.
Invest in Georgia

Georgia: Premier Destination For East-West Trade And Investment

At the crossroads of Europe and Asia, the nation of Georgia offers businesses strategic location, educated workforce, and energy resources.
EnviroSafe Demil

Ammunition Demilitarization Company To Move HQ To Texarkana

In Texas, clean technology, ammunition demilitarization company EnviroSafe Demil will invest up to $25M and create new high-tech jobs at TexAmericas Center.
renewable energy

The Race To Net Zero Energy

Unprecedented transformation in the renewable energy sector is driving economic opportunity and growth.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Impact Awards

The 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Awards recognize project investments that will have significant impact in their new or expanded locations, focusing on a specific aspect of the project.
2022 Deal of the Year

2022 Deal Of The Year: Platinum Award

Here are this year’s Deal of the Year award winners, starting with Platinum Winner Empire State Development, for Micron Technology's $100B investment in New York State.