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Grant programs offer a way to pay for large portions of wind project initial costs and help support a national renewable energy system to be less dependent on traditional energy sources, and to protect the environment from future harm. Below is a table listing available grant programs for renewable energy development, including wind power, by ...
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) is a state agency of Texas. TDLR is responsible for licensing and regulating a broad range of occupations, businesses, facilities, and equipment in Texas. [1] TDLR has its headquarters in the Ernest O. Thompson State Office Building in Downtown Austin. [2] [3]
An industrial revenue bond (IRB), also formerly known as an Industrial Development Bond (IDB), is a unique type of revenue bond organized by a state or local government. The bond issue is sponsored by a government entity but the proceeds are directed to a private, for-profit business.
Tax increment financing subsidies, which are used for both publicly subsidized economic development and municipal projects, [2]: 2 have provided the means for cities and counties to gain approval of redevelopment of blighted properties or public projects such as city halls, parks, libraries etc.
For example, New York state has several such programs. In conjunction with the proposal to build a West Side Stadium in New York City for use by the New York Jets, there was controversy over the proposal by the Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, to use PILOT money from the Jets to help finance the project rather than applying it to other municipal ...
Industrial Developments International (IDI) is a privately held real estate investment trust (REIT). In 2013, the company was valued at $1.8 billion, with nearly 7 million square feet under development in nine states [ 1 ] and ownership or interests in millions of square feet of investment grade assets. [ 2 ]
The Chinese government has launched three sustainable city programs to promote pilot projects and foster innovation. [82] Beginning in the early 2000s, China acknowledged the importance of sustainable development in addressing the challenges brought about by rapid urbanization and industrialization.
China's smart cities movement began with a pilot program launched in 2012 through its Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. [35]: 58–59 China's National New-Type Urbanization Plan for 2014-2020 included smart cities. [35]: 59–60 It identified six important aspects for developing smart cities: [35]: 60