New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure
Report is first effort of “NatLab,” a cross-sector partnership between the Nature Conservancy, the Natural Resources Defense Council and EKO Asset Management Partners.
Palmer Manufacturing And Tank Plans Expansion In Garden City, KS
Palmer anticipates creating more than 100 new jobs in Garden City during the next two years.
INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights
The U.S. Aerospace/Defense sector broke altitude records in 2012 for revenue and profits, but now the industry must adjust its sights to absorb mandatory sequester budget cuts. From the July/August 2013 issue.
Shell Selects Ascension Parish, LA For Potential GTL Facility
Proposed Gulf Coast GTL project, subject to final approval by Shell, would result in 740 new direct jobs; Louisiana Hwy. 70 proposed expansion to accommodate potential project.
Ed McCallum, 1953 – 2013
Business Facilities mourns the loss of a widely respected consultant, colleague and friend, a perennial speaker at our LiveXchange event.
Tejas Tubular Products Announces Construction Of New Facility
With a capacity expected to exceed 72,000 tons annually, the primary output of this newest Tejas facility will be heavier weight production casing with semi–premium and premium threaded connections.
Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries
New venture will convert wood waste to gasoline and create nearly 500 new direct and indirect jobs in Alexandria and Natchitoches
Linde Opens New Offices In Houston, TX
The new offices will house several groups for the company and allow expansion to support a variety of projects managed by Linde Engineering North America Inc.
Culligan International Opens Expanded Facility In Libertyville, IL
New facility features 217,000 square feet of space dedicated to engineering, manufacturing, and assembly of water treatment solutions.
Omaha, NE To Become One Of The Fastest Broadband Cities In America
The trial project will add more than 50 skilled jobs to the metro area, with CenturyLink hiring people for installations and repairs.
U.S. Coal Exports Help Fuel Economic Recovery
New study documents benefits for job creation, diverse industries, states.
Verde Energy USA Expands Operations In Illinois
Verde is providing the State of Illinois with approximately 260,000 MWh of renewable energy sources annually, avoiding over 128,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2)—the emissions equivalent of 14 million gallons of gasoline consumed.
GE, Florida Power & Light Celebrate Energy Smart Florida
In 2009, FPL received a $200 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to help fund Energy Smart Florida and $600 million in grid improvements throughout FPL’s 35-county service territory. The program is being celebrated four years later.
Stream Data Centers Achieves LEED Gold For New Richardson, TX Facility
National data center developer expands its commitment to sustainable design and development.
New Report Reveals The 10 U.S. Areas Facing The Highest Climate-Related Risk Of Water...
Study points to risk in nation's capital, New York City, America's breadbasket and 46 states.
Fukushima: The Disaster That Won’t Go Away
Two years after the meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex in Japan, the long-term impact of the catastrophe continues to grow.
10-Year Plan Upgrades Natural Gas Infrastructure, Creates Jobs For Illinois
Under the Natural Gas Modernization, Public Safety & Jobs Act (SB 1665/HB 2414), Ameren Illinois will invest $330 million and create 250 jobs to accelerate its ongoing efforts to strengthen and update its natural gas business in central and southern Illinois.
Global Green Lighting To Hire Up To 250 For New Chattanooga Facility
Innovative wireless radio controlled LED street lighting systems to be assembled in Hamilton County. The move will create jobs for Tennesseans by bringing subcontracted production back from China.
ACEEE Outlines 16 Policies to Remove Market Barriers to Energy Efficiency and Leverage Market...
According to a new report from ACEEE, energy efficiency policies could save the U.S. economy nearly $1 trillion.
TVA And Deloitte Consulting Name First Metro Primary Data Center Site
TVA hired Chicago-based Deloitte Consulting to identify and evaluate locations for data centers in the seven-state TVA service area. Deloitte’s study found the 10.6-acre site in Knoxville is readily accessible, has a strong telecommunications infrastructure and availability of reliable electricity—all criteria for a primary site for a data center company.