This document summarizes information presented at a conference on turning contaminated brownfield sites into areas for clean energy projects called "brightfields". It discusses Massachusetts' brownfields program and incentives for assessment, cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields, including tax credits. It also provides an overview of the role of Licensed Site Professionals in overseeing brownfield assessment and cleanup under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan regulations.
This document discusses Massachusetts' efforts to help municipalities create a cleaner energy future through various programs run by the state's Green Communities Division. It outlines legislation promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency. It describes the Green Communities designation and grant program that provides funds to municipalities meeting certain clean energy criteria. It also lists other programs and resources the division offers municipalities, and announces new grant opportunities and initiatives.
This document summarizes Massachusetts' efforts to help municipalities create a greener energy future through programs like the Green Communities Act. It describes the Green Communities Division's role in supporting cities and towns with programs like MassEnergyInsight, Green Communities grants, energy audits, and technical assistance. It also provides an overview of the Green Communities designation and grant application process and criteria.
9/9 FRI 11:00 | Sustainable Economic Development - SebastianAPA Florida
Nilsa Zacarias
Brandon R. Schaad
Rebecca Grohall
Economic development and job creation are perennial issues for almost any community, but even more in this severe economic downturn. Recent economic conditions have affected most everyone in the public and private sector, and the City of Sebastianhas been no exception. This presentation will focus on the City of Sebastian’s efforts to strengthen their economy by maximizing
their available resources and providing a sustainable economic framework which balances land use, housing and transportation. Sebastian’s cutting edge sustainable approach is based on supporting green jobs, promoting the growth of eco-tourism and diversifying housing choices to attract a more dynamic workforce.
Renewable Energy Industry Review Allliedschools Jul09Allied Schools
Source: http://www.training4green.com
In This Issue:
Renewable Energy Is Going Global – from the U.S. to China!
Career Profile Certified Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Installation Technician
Fed Budgets $4 Billion for Green Jobs
Despite Tighter Budgets, Companies Spend Money to Meet Green Initiatives
New U.S. Auto Standards: The Fast Track to Oil Independence
Geothermal Presentation, March 14, 2013, Madrid/ SpainThinkGeoEnergy
This document provides information about geothermal energy as a sustainable source of electricity production. It discusses Green Energy Group, a company that develops modular geothermal wellhead power plants. It details Green Energy Group's first major contract in Kenya and the development of their 6.4 MW pilot plant. The document also outlines geothermal energy technologies, utilization applications, resources at different depths, and the development process for geothermal power plants.
New and renewable sources of energy (NRSE) policy – 2012Headway Solar
Official document of the Renewable energy policy of Punjab – 2012.
This document is not a work of Headway Solar (http://headwaysolar.com/) and it has been released here for the benefit of the general public.
This document provides an overview of investor owned utilities (IOUs) in the United States. It discusses how IOUs originated from Thomas Edison's inventions and grew through economies of scale pursued by Samuel Insull. Insull created vast transmission and distribution networks for utilities, allowing generation to reach more customers over greater distances. This enabled utilities to significantly reduce costs through economies of scale. However, the capital-intensive nature of utilities meant they needed high market share and revenue to fund infrastructure investments. The regulatory structure that emerged helped utilities maintain monopolies and secure steady returns to attract this capital.
The document describes the Medford Energy Independence Project which installed a 100-kw wind turbine at the McGlynn Elementary School in Medford, MA in 2009. The project's objectives were to conserve energy in municipal buildings, provide an educational tool for students, and promote energy independence. It provides details on the various stages of the project from initial feasibility studies to turbine construction and installation.
This document discusses Massachusetts' efforts to help municipalities create a cleaner energy future through various programs run by the state's Green Communities Division. It outlines legislation promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency. It describes the Green Communities designation and grant program that provides funds to municipalities meeting certain clean energy criteria. It also lists other programs and resources the division offers municipalities, and announces new grant opportunities and initiatives.
This document summarizes Massachusetts' efforts to help municipalities create a greener energy future through programs like the Green Communities Act. It describes the Green Communities Division's role in supporting cities and towns with programs like MassEnergyInsight, Green Communities grants, energy audits, and technical assistance. It also provides an overview of the Green Communities designation and grant application process and criteria.
9/9 FRI 11:00 | Sustainable Economic Development - SebastianAPA Florida
Nilsa Zacarias
Brandon R. Schaad
Rebecca Grohall
Economic development and job creation are perennial issues for almost any community, but even more in this severe economic downturn. Recent economic conditions have affected most everyone in the public and private sector, and the City of Sebastianhas been no exception. This presentation will focus on the City of Sebastian’s efforts to strengthen their economy by maximizing
their available resources and providing a sustainable economic framework which balances land use, housing and transportation. Sebastian’s cutting edge sustainable approach is based on supporting green jobs, promoting the growth of eco-tourism and diversifying housing choices to attract a more dynamic workforce.
Renewable Energy Industry Review Allliedschools Jul09Allied Schools
Source: http://www.training4green.com
In This Issue:
Renewable Energy Is Going Global – from the U.S. to China!
Career Profile Certified Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Installation Technician
Fed Budgets $4 Billion for Green Jobs
Despite Tighter Budgets, Companies Spend Money to Meet Green Initiatives
New U.S. Auto Standards: The Fast Track to Oil Independence
Geothermal Presentation, March 14, 2013, Madrid/ SpainThinkGeoEnergy
This document provides information about geothermal energy as a sustainable source of electricity production. It discusses Green Energy Group, a company that develops modular geothermal wellhead power plants. It details Green Energy Group's first major contract in Kenya and the development of their 6.4 MW pilot plant. The document also outlines geothermal energy technologies, utilization applications, resources at different depths, and the development process for geothermal power plants.
New and renewable sources of energy (NRSE) policy – 2012Headway Solar
Official document of the Renewable energy policy of Punjab – 2012.
This document is not a work of Headway Solar (http://headwaysolar.com/) and it has been released here for the benefit of the general public.
This document provides an overview of investor owned utilities (IOUs) in the United States. It discusses how IOUs originated from Thomas Edison's inventions and grew through economies of scale pursued by Samuel Insull. Insull created vast transmission and distribution networks for utilities, allowing generation to reach more customers over greater distances. This enabled utilities to significantly reduce costs through economies of scale. However, the capital-intensive nature of utilities meant they needed high market share and revenue to fund infrastructure investments. The regulatory structure that emerged helped utilities maintain monopolies and secure steady returns to attract this capital.
The document describes the Medford Energy Independence Project which installed a 100-kw wind turbine at the McGlynn Elementary School in Medford, MA in 2009. The project's objectives were to conserve energy in municipal buildings, provide an educational tool for students, and promote energy independence. It provides details on the various stages of the project from initial feasibility studies to turbine construction and installation.
Opportunities and Compliance Obligations under the Federal Stimulus PackageAndrew Ratzkin
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) allocated approximately $63 billion towards energy-related provisions, with $45 billion going to the Department of Energy (DOE) for projects focused on renewables, energy efficiency, and smart grid development. New York received $6.3 billion in state energy grants from ARRA, with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) administering the funds and approving projects focused on energy efficiency and conservation. Recipients of ARRA funds must meet new reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
Dnrec werner arra dba delaware abc 02 04-10 finalJim Werner
The document discusses funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in Delaware. It provides an overview of ARRA funding amounts and requirements, including prevailing wage rules. It also summarizes specific programs in Delaware that will receive ARRA funding to promote energy efficiency upgrades, weatherization assistance, and renewable energy investments. Reporting requirements are outlined for tracking spending and job creation metrics.
Living with Wind Turbines S. McAuley & S MacIntyre July 2012Sean MacIntyre
This document summarizes a study investigating public perceptions of communities living near operational and proposed wind farm sites in Northern Ireland. Residents near the operational wind farm gave largely positive ratings of their neighborhood and reported being unaffected by the wind farm. Those near the proposed site were more skeptical but still supported renewable energy. The report recommends ensuring communities benefit from wind projects through community-owned turbines.
REFBC Submission to Climate Leadership Plan Oct 9 2015Megan Simm
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for making progress towards a more sustainable built environment in BC communities. It notes that while the province has enabled legislation to support climate action at the local level, more can be done. Specifically, it recommends that the province prioritize funding for transit and transit-oriented development. It also recommends setting goals for ultra low-energy "net-zero ready" buildings, stronger regional planning, and supporting building energy monitoring and disclosure to drive market and policy changes. Enabling life cycle costing and accounting for natural infrastructure is also suggested to support more sustainable infrastructure decisions.
ICRAF (World Agroforestry Centre) presentation to International Fund for Agricultural Development, end-May, 2011 on Rewards for Environmental Services / Payments for Environmenal Services
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)TNenergy
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) are low-interest bonds that can be issued by state and local governments for qualified energy efficiency projects. Tennessee's allocation is $64.6 million. QECBs can fund projects that reduce energy usage in public buildings by 20%, implement green community programs, develop rural renewable energy, support research facilities, and demonstrate new technologies. Large local jurisdictions in Tennessee received $35.9 million of the state's allocation based on population. Examples of QECB projects in Tennessee include energy upgrades to a Nashville arena and Chattanooga streetlights. The Tennessee Office of Energy Programs is evaluating additional competitive sub-allocations of unused QECB funds.
The document discusses technical assistance provided by the Partnership to Advance Clean Energy - Deployment (PACE-D) program in the Indian states of Karnataka and Rajasthan. In Karnataka, PACE-D helped develop renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and provided support for BESCOM's solar rooftop and solar irrigation pumping schemes. In Rajasthan, PACE-D is working on enabling frameworks for solar rooftop, infrastructure models for solar parks, and energy efficiency initiatives. The overall goal is to build institutional capacity and promote deployment of clean energy technologies in these states.
Presented by Heidi Bishop Ratz and Lori Bird, on behalf of the Special Clean Power Council (CPC). The CPC was established as a two-year effort between select U.S. electric utilities covering 33 states and their large-scale corporate customers to drive innovation in the decarbonization of the utility sector. Members work collaboratively on mutually beneficial solutions that can be embraced by state regulators and policymakers. From these efforts, the CPC has focused on identifying regional best practices for simplifying access to low-cost, clean energy options while conveying overall grid benefits, including alignment on utility asset planning.
The City of Shreveport is requesting $75 million in federal funds to accelerate energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The funds would be used to retrofit over 78,000 homes and 2,120 public buildings, creating nearly 5,000 jobs. Partner organizations would help implement the program across Louisiana to reduce energy use by 20% and serve as a model for other communities. The goals are to cut costs and emissions through retrofits, train workers, and stimulate the local economy.
This document summarizes sustainability initiatives in Northfield, Minnesota. It discusses the city's engaged local government including an Environmental Quality Commission and task forces on non-motorized transportation and energy. It also mentions local sustainability organizations and the work of Carleton College and St. Olaf College to promote sustainability on their campuses and in the community. The document analyzes Northfield's participation in programs like Minnesota Green Step Cities and EPA's Community Climate Change Initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It provides an overview of transportation, local food, and energy efficiency options in Northfield to engage residents in sustainability.
This document provides a guide for developing large-scale renewable energy projects over 10 megawatts at federal facilities with private capital financing. It outlines a common framework and language for federal agencies and private developers/investors to work together effectively. The goal is to deploy significant renewable energy to meet federal targets, which will require billions of dollars in private investment. The guide establishes a process with key similarities and differences translated between the federal, developer, and financier perspectives to facilitate coordination and reduce risks.
Rural electrification using PV: Success Story of BangladeshMarufa Mithila
Rural areas in Bangladesh have low electrification rates, with only 30% of rural households having access to grid electricity. To address this, Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) launched a solar home system program in 2003 to provide electricity to rural areas using solar PV. Over 1.65 million solar home systems have now been installed under the program, accounting for 98% of solar home systems in the country. The program aims to install 4 million systems by 2015 to supply electricity to more rural households in Bangladesh.
The document summarizes the Local Renewables Model Communities Network project which aims to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in local communities in India. It establishes Resource Centers in Bhubaneswar and Nagpur to provide information and raise awareness on renewable technologies. The Bhubaneswar Resource Center hosts exhibits, conducts workshops, and sees increasing visitor numbers monthly. It aims to educate citizens and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders to advance renewable energy development.
The document summarizes the Local Renewables Model Communities Network project which aims to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in local communities in India. It establishes resource centers in Bhubaneswar and Nagpur to provide information and raise awareness on renewable technologies. The Bhubaneswar center hosts exhibits, conducts workshops, and sees increasing visitor numbers. It aims to expand activities to educate more groups and implement renewable projects.
Dominion Power: New Directions in Energy by Mark Webb, Director-Policy and Business Evaluation, Alternative Energy Solutions
Presented to the Mayor's Energy Task Force-City of Virginia Beach, a series of task force meetings to educate the members on the opportunities and challenges facing us as we search for renewable, sustainable and environmentally sound energy sources.
June 3,2009
The Philippine geothermal industry is described as a mature sector operating in a developed private investment market. Geothermal investments in the country will be driven by the combination of a strong clean energy supply imperative, increasingly liberalized energy sector, achievable capacity targets and a relatively stable regulatory framework with appropriate pricing or fiscal incentives, and off-take mechanism. Some of the remaining undeveloped geothermal resources pose special technical challenges, requiring development or adaptation of “emerging technologies” such as binary-cycle generation, ground source heat pumps, and corrosion-resistant alloys. With an appropriately structured feed-in tariff rate that will provide guaranteed payment to investors through a universal charge, these acidic and lower enthalpy resources can be developed to generate electricity. In order to address the barriers related to costs and resource exploration risks faced by geothermal energy developers, the National Geothermal Association of the Philippines calls for the coverage under the FIT program of geothermal emerging technologies currently not commercially viable under existing market and pricing structures.
La diabetes mellitus es una enfermedad crónica que se caracteriza por niveles altos de glucosa en la sangre y puede causar complicaciones como el pie diabético. El pie diabético implica infecciones, ulceraciones y destrucción de tejidos en los pies asociados con neuropatía y enfermedad vascular. Se presenta con más frecuencia en personas de edad avanzada, con diabetes de larga duración, sexo masculino, bajo estado socioeconómico y mal control glucémico. Su tratamiento incluye educación al paciente, control metab
Healthy Urban Environment Characterization Focused on Physical Activity and F...Heart Healthy Hoods
This document describes a study that developed a method using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to characterize obesogenic urban environments by integrating measures of the food and physical activity environments. The study designed a multivariate tool to assess these environments in median neighborhoods of around 15,000 residents in an urban area. The tool used kernel density estimation to calculate a synthetic index from factors representing availability and access to food and opportunities for physical activity. The index was intended to help inform future urban health interventions and research by identifying neighborhoods that may promote or hinder healthy behaviors.
Opportunities and Compliance Obligations under the Federal Stimulus PackageAndrew Ratzkin
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) allocated approximately $63 billion towards energy-related provisions, with $45 billion going to the Department of Energy (DOE) for projects focused on renewables, energy efficiency, and smart grid development. New York received $6.3 billion in state energy grants from ARRA, with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) administering the funds and approving projects focused on energy efficiency and conservation. Recipients of ARRA funds must meet new reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
Dnrec werner arra dba delaware abc 02 04-10 finalJim Werner
The document discusses funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs in Delaware. It provides an overview of ARRA funding amounts and requirements, including prevailing wage rules. It also summarizes specific programs in Delaware that will receive ARRA funding to promote energy efficiency upgrades, weatherization assistance, and renewable energy investments. Reporting requirements are outlined for tracking spending and job creation metrics.
Living with Wind Turbines S. McAuley & S MacIntyre July 2012Sean MacIntyre
This document summarizes a study investigating public perceptions of communities living near operational and proposed wind farm sites in Northern Ireland. Residents near the operational wind farm gave largely positive ratings of their neighborhood and reported being unaffected by the wind farm. Those near the proposed site were more skeptical but still supported renewable energy. The report recommends ensuring communities benefit from wind projects through community-owned turbines.
REFBC Submission to Climate Leadership Plan Oct 9 2015Megan Simm
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for making progress towards a more sustainable built environment in BC communities. It notes that while the province has enabled legislation to support climate action at the local level, more can be done. Specifically, it recommends that the province prioritize funding for transit and transit-oriented development. It also recommends setting goals for ultra low-energy "net-zero ready" buildings, stronger regional planning, and supporting building energy monitoring and disclosure to drive market and policy changes. Enabling life cycle costing and accounting for natural infrastructure is also suggested to support more sustainable infrastructure decisions.
ICRAF (World Agroforestry Centre) presentation to International Fund for Agricultural Development, end-May, 2011 on Rewards for Environmental Services / Payments for Environmenal Services
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)TNenergy
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs) are low-interest bonds that can be issued by state and local governments for qualified energy efficiency projects. Tennessee's allocation is $64.6 million. QECBs can fund projects that reduce energy usage in public buildings by 20%, implement green community programs, develop rural renewable energy, support research facilities, and demonstrate new technologies. Large local jurisdictions in Tennessee received $35.9 million of the state's allocation based on population. Examples of QECB projects in Tennessee include energy upgrades to a Nashville arena and Chattanooga streetlights. The Tennessee Office of Energy Programs is evaluating additional competitive sub-allocations of unused QECB funds.
The document discusses technical assistance provided by the Partnership to Advance Clean Energy - Deployment (PACE-D) program in the Indian states of Karnataka and Rajasthan. In Karnataka, PACE-D helped develop renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and provided support for BESCOM's solar rooftop and solar irrigation pumping schemes. In Rajasthan, PACE-D is working on enabling frameworks for solar rooftop, infrastructure models for solar parks, and energy efficiency initiatives. The overall goal is to build institutional capacity and promote deployment of clean energy technologies in these states.
Presented by Heidi Bishop Ratz and Lori Bird, on behalf of the Special Clean Power Council (CPC). The CPC was established as a two-year effort between select U.S. electric utilities covering 33 states and their large-scale corporate customers to drive innovation in the decarbonization of the utility sector. Members work collaboratively on mutually beneficial solutions that can be embraced by state regulators and policymakers. From these efforts, the CPC has focused on identifying regional best practices for simplifying access to low-cost, clean energy options while conveying overall grid benefits, including alignment on utility asset planning.
The City of Shreveport is requesting $75 million in federal funds to accelerate energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. The funds would be used to retrofit over 78,000 homes and 2,120 public buildings, creating nearly 5,000 jobs. Partner organizations would help implement the program across Louisiana to reduce energy use by 20% and serve as a model for other communities. The goals are to cut costs and emissions through retrofits, train workers, and stimulate the local economy.
This document summarizes sustainability initiatives in Northfield, Minnesota. It discusses the city's engaged local government including an Environmental Quality Commission and task forces on non-motorized transportation and energy. It also mentions local sustainability organizations and the work of Carleton College and St. Olaf College to promote sustainability on their campuses and in the community. The document analyzes Northfield's participation in programs like Minnesota Green Step Cities and EPA's Community Climate Change Initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It provides an overview of transportation, local food, and energy efficiency options in Northfield to engage residents in sustainability.
This document provides a guide for developing large-scale renewable energy projects over 10 megawatts at federal facilities with private capital financing. It outlines a common framework and language for federal agencies and private developers/investors to work together effectively. The goal is to deploy significant renewable energy to meet federal targets, which will require billions of dollars in private investment. The guide establishes a process with key similarities and differences translated between the federal, developer, and financier perspectives to facilitate coordination and reduce risks.
Rural electrification using PV: Success Story of BangladeshMarufa Mithila
Rural areas in Bangladesh have low electrification rates, with only 30% of rural households having access to grid electricity. To address this, Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL) launched a solar home system program in 2003 to provide electricity to rural areas using solar PV. Over 1.65 million solar home systems have now been installed under the program, accounting for 98% of solar home systems in the country. The program aims to install 4 million systems by 2015 to supply electricity to more rural households in Bangladesh.
The document summarizes the Local Renewables Model Communities Network project which aims to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in local communities in India. It establishes Resource Centers in Bhubaneswar and Nagpur to provide information and raise awareness on renewable technologies. The Bhubaneswar Resource Center hosts exhibits, conducts workshops, and sees increasing visitor numbers monthly. It aims to educate citizens and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders to advance renewable energy development.
The document summarizes the Local Renewables Model Communities Network project which aims to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in local communities in India. It establishes resource centers in Bhubaneswar and Nagpur to provide information and raise awareness on renewable technologies. The Bhubaneswar center hosts exhibits, conducts workshops, and sees increasing visitor numbers. It aims to expand activities to educate more groups and implement renewable projects.
Dominion Power: New Directions in Energy by Mark Webb, Director-Policy and Business Evaluation, Alternative Energy Solutions
Presented to the Mayor's Energy Task Force-City of Virginia Beach, a series of task force meetings to educate the members on the opportunities and challenges facing us as we search for renewable, sustainable and environmentally sound energy sources.
June 3,2009
The Philippine geothermal industry is described as a mature sector operating in a developed private investment market. Geothermal investments in the country will be driven by the combination of a strong clean energy supply imperative, increasingly liberalized energy sector, achievable capacity targets and a relatively stable regulatory framework with appropriate pricing or fiscal incentives, and off-take mechanism. Some of the remaining undeveloped geothermal resources pose special technical challenges, requiring development or adaptation of “emerging technologies” such as binary-cycle generation, ground source heat pumps, and corrosion-resistant alloys. With an appropriately structured feed-in tariff rate that will provide guaranteed payment to investors through a universal charge, these acidic and lower enthalpy resources can be developed to generate electricity. In order to address the barriers related to costs and resource exploration risks faced by geothermal energy developers, the National Geothermal Association of the Philippines calls for the coverage under the FIT program of geothermal emerging technologies currently not commercially viable under existing market and pricing structures.
La diabetes mellitus es una enfermedad crónica que se caracteriza por niveles altos de glucosa en la sangre y puede causar complicaciones como el pie diabético. El pie diabético implica infecciones, ulceraciones y destrucción de tejidos en los pies asociados con neuropatía y enfermedad vascular. Se presenta con más frecuencia en personas de edad avanzada, con diabetes de larga duración, sexo masculino, bajo estado socioeconómico y mal control glucémico. Su tratamiento incluye educación al paciente, control metab
Healthy Urban Environment Characterization Focused on Physical Activity and F...Heart Healthy Hoods
This document describes a study that developed a method using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to characterize obesogenic urban environments by integrating measures of the food and physical activity environments. The study designed a multivariate tool to assess these environments in median neighborhoods of around 15,000 residents in an urban area. The tool used kernel density estimation to calculate a synthetic index from factors representing availability and access to food and opportunities for physical activity. The index was intended to help inform future urban health interventions and research by identifying neighborhoods that may promote or hinder healthy behaviors.
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El documento resume dos eventos recientes en Santa Fe de Antioquia: 1) La Escuela de Música Jorge Robledo Ortiz representó a la ciudad en el Festival del Caribe en Cuba; 2) El Presidente de Colombia entregó tabletas a niños de la ciudad para mejorar la educación con tecnología. También describe celebraciones del 20 de julio y un día de la bicicleta.
The document provides information on LRI Group and its subsidiaries which offer international freight forwarding and logistics services. It details the various licenses held by the companies to provide services including ocean freight forwarding, air freight forwarding, NVOCC, and hazardous materials shipping. It also lists the locations and representative facilities of the companies in the US and internationally.
ACE Insurance announced the launch of the "Perfect Smile with ACE Insurance" campaign with KTC credit card company. Through this campaign, KTC members who purchase an annual dental plan will receive privileges like a 300 baht Starbucks gift card, 20% discount on dental treatments and health advice. The campaign aims to provide KTC members with dental insurance and related benefits through ACE Insurance's partnership with KTC.
Este documento presenta una introducción a las reglas de la netiquette. Explica que la netiquette se refiere a las reglas de conducta en el mundo electrónico para hacer la comunicación más agradable. Incluye algunas reglas básicas como no usar lenguaje obsceno, saludar al principio y final de los mensajes, y respetar los derechos de autor. También cubre temas como el uso adecuado de citas, adjuntos y el sujeto de los mensajes de correo electrónico.
El documento describe las partes de un jamón ibérico y las herramientas utilizadas para cortarlo, como cuchillos y jamoneras. Explica los pasos para cortar de forma segura, retirando la corteza y el tocino de manera uniforme. Recomienda guardar el tocino cortado en dados para usarlo en cremas y purés. A continuación, detalla las direcciones correctas para cortar las diferentes partes del jamón, como la babilla, la maza y la punta, con lonchas finas y rectas de unos 5 cm.
Vení a la Gran Barata el MIERCOLES 11/12, revolvé las cajas, conocé a los artistas, tomate algo entre amigos y enamorate de una obra de arte! Precios muy accesibles, excelentes artistas con obras en pequeño formato.
En RUBIK, Bolivar 823, San Telmo.
Presentacion a patrocinadores V Congreso ASI 2013 xasimexico
El documento resume un congreso anual sobre el uso responsable de Internet que se llevará a cabo el 9 de marzo de 2013. El congreso incluirá debates, conferencias, concursos de videos y actividades para niños. Se espera una audiencia de 1,200 personas incluyendo padres, maestros, estudiantes e invitados. El documento también describe las opciones de patrocinio y presencia comercial disponibles para empresas interesadas.
- The document discusses dengue fever (also known as breakbone fever), including its etiology, signs and symptoms, classifications, diagnosis, and management in both Unani and modern medicine.
- Dengue fever is caused by any one of four dengue virus serotypes and transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It affects 50-100 million people annually in tropical and subtropical regions. Symptoms range from mild fever to severe dengue hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome.
- Both Unani and modern medicine aim to treat symptoms like fever, pain, and hemorrhage. Unani medicine additionally focuses on balancing humors with herbal remedies. Vaccines are under development but supportive care
El documento resume la estructura y funcionamiento básico de un ordenador. Explica que un ordenador está compuesto por un procesador, memoria y periféricos. El procesador manipula la información, la memoria almacena datos y programas de forma temporal o permanente, y los periféricos controlan la entrada y salida de información. Estas partes se comunican a través de buses internos que transmiten datos, direcciones y señales de control.
Este documento presenta breves descripciones de varios récords Guinness del mundo, incluyendo al hombre vivo más pequeño (Eduardo Hernández de Colombia), al hombre vivo más alto (el turco Sultán Kosen), al hombre más fuerte cinco veces (Mariusz Pudzianowski de Polonia), las uñas más largas del mundo, el perro más grande del mundo, y el bigote más largo del mundo.
Este documento presenta un cronograma de actos escolares para la Escuela No 551. Incluye la fecha de cada acto, quien es responsable de su realización y si se llevará a cabo en forma I, II o III. Entre los actos se encuentran el inicio del ciclo lectivo 2015, diversas fechas patrias argentinas y aniversarios de figuras históricas, y el acto de colación de grado.
O documento contém conselhos e mensagens de fé cristã, encorajando os leitores a confiar em Deus e em Jesus Cristo durante tempos difíceis, a se abrir com Deus sobre suas preocupações, e a construir suas vidas com base no que aprenderam sobre Cristo.
This document summarizes a presentation about extending CityGML to include building information model (BIM) and industry foundation classes (IFC) information. The presentation discusses past work integrating geographic information systems (GIS) and BIM, describes implementing an application domain extension (ADE) to add IFC classes and properties to CityGML objects, and demonstrates converting IFC data to the extended CityGML format using open source tools. It notes challenges but concludes it is possible to integrate BIM semantics and geometry into CityGML.
The document discusses programs from the Green Communities Division of Massachusetts that help municipalities transition to cleaner energy. It outlines regional coordinators who assist cities and towns, programs that provide grants, technical assistance and tools for energy efficiency and renewable projects. It highlights the Green Communities Designation program which provides grants from $130k to $1M upon municipalities meeting clean energy criteria like adopting building codes and renewable siting policies. To date, over $21M in grants have been awarded to 110 communities for projects achieving over $2M in annual energy savings.
Michigan Energy Forum - Renewable Energy on Brownfields and Landfills - June ...AnnArborSPARK
The document discusses using contaminated brownfield and landfill sites for renewable energy projects. It provides an overview of brownfields as real property that is complicated by environmental contamination. The focus is on developing alternative energy on these sites to create higher and better uses of the land. Key benefits include turning liabilities into assets, economic development, and addressing urban revitalization, toxic waste cleanup, and climate change. Examples are provided of specific renewable energy projects on contaminated sites, and the financing and incentive options available at both the federal and state level to support such projects.
March 2012 - Michigan Energy Forum - Richard Vander VeenAnnArborSPARK
The document summarizes the Gratiot County Wind Project in Gratiot and Midland Counties, Michigan. It will consist of 133 GE 1.6 MW wind turbines generating 212.8 MW of clean energy, enough for 55,000 homes annually. Over 250 landowners have signed agreements to lease over 30,000 acres for the project. Construction began in July 2011 with the first turbine erected in August 2011. The project will eliminate air pollution by generating zero-emissions wind power and bring economic benefits to the community.
The document discusses how cities can leverage opportunities from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as clean energy customers, conveners, and catalysts. It provides an overview of elective pay provisions under the IRA that allow tax credits to be received as direct payments. Several cities, like Columbus and Philadelphia, are exploring how to utilize elective pay for renewable energy and efficiency projects to meet climate and equity goals.
Mike Fisher from Impact7G gave a presentation on solar power in Iowa. He discussed key considerations for communities looking to promote solar such as planning, permitting, financing options and incentives. He described the benefits of reducing soft costs for solar through streamlined processes. Fisher also discussed the Solar Powering America by Recognizing Communities (SPARC) program which provides technical assistance and national designation for communities that reduce barriers to solar. He ended by emphasizing the economic, social and environmental benefits of solar energy for communities.
US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY_POWERPOINT (1).pdfJesseHill22
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Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
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• Why is it important?
• How can it help today’s business and the benefits
• Phases in Communication Mining
• Demo on Platform overview
• Q/A
2. Our Featured Panel of Guest
Speakers
KerryBowie,
Director of Brownfields and Environmental
Justice, Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection
Richard Cote, P.E., LSP,
Comprehensive Environmental, Inc.
Warren Kirshenbaum
President, Cherrytree Group, LLC
www.cherrytree-group.com
3. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
“Energizing Tax Credits: Turning Brownfields
into Brightfields”
The Cherrytree Group Tax Credit Conference
Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street, Boston MA 02199
14 JUN 13
4. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Massachusetts Brownfields Program
• 1998 Brownfields Act enacted
– Provided liability relief through 21E and Brownfields Covenant Not
to Sue Program
– Established the Brownfields Advisory Group
– Solidified partnerships between MassDevelopment, Department
of Environmental Protection, Executive Office of Housing and
Economic Development, Department of Revenue, Business
Development Corporation, and Attorney General’s Office
– Created financial incentives including:
• $30 million Brownfields Redevelopment Fund
– Fund recapitalized in 2006
• Post-remediation Tax Credit Program
– Enhanced in 2006 to allow the transfer of credits
• Subsidized Environmental Insurance Program
5. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Celebrating over 10 Years of Success!
• Program supported more than 1,300
projects
• Continued collaboration among
agencies
• Introduction of the Brownfields
Support Team Initiative in 2008
(BST1)
• BST2 launched in 2010
– Transit-oriented Development (TOD)
focus (MassDOT)
• BST3 announced in 2012
– Sustainability/Clean Energy focus
(DOER)
Indian Orchard Business Park, Springfield (top),
and Former Silicon Transistor Corporation,
Chelmsford
6. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance
• MassDevelopment
– Brownfields Redevelopment Fund; Other Financing
• MassDEP
– Privatized Cleanup; Flexible Standards; Technical Assistance; Limited Funding
• BDC New England
– Subsidized Environmental Insurance
• Department of Revenue (DOR)
– Brownfields Tax Credits
• Office of Attorney General
– Covenants Not to Sue
• EOHED/MOBD
– MassWorks; 43D; Permitting Collaborative; Economic Development Incentive
Program
• MassDOT
– Transportation and infrastructure support; ITC funding
• Department of Energy Resources (DOER)
– Clean energy support; renewable energy tax credits
7. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Clean Energy Results Program (CERP)
Contaminated Land Development Goal
• 50 MW Clean
Energy by 2020
• Primarily Solar
Photovoltaic's (PV)
• Locations:
– 21e Sites
– Underused
Brownfields
– Superfund Sites
– Closed Landfills*
• Size: 0.5 to 2.0 MWs
*MassDEP Bureau of Waste Prevention (BWP)
Brockton Brightfields, 425 kW solar PV
8. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Why Brownfields?
• Limited reuse options
due to contamination
• Leverage Existing
Infrastructure
• Protect Open Space
• Gain Community
Support
• Sustainable
Development
• Anticipate Reduced
Land Costs and
Permitting Timelines
USEPA’s RE-Powering America’s Land Initiative – Advantages Fact
Sheet, July 2012
9. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Massachusetts Contaminated Land Installations To Date
Solar array installed at former gas works
Brockton Brightfields
Fixed tilt system at landfill
Pittsfield MSW
Solar array installed at former foundry
Indian Orchard Solar FacilityMMR Wind Turbines
Two of three turbines
powering remediation
Everett Solar Project
Solar array installed at
former manufactured
gas plant
Haverhill Solar Project
Solar array installed at former
manufactured gas plant
Source: Provided through the U.S. EPA's RE-Powering America's Land Initiative, 2012
10. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
USEPA RE-Powering America’s Land Initiative: Massachusetts
# Sites
Installed
Capacity (MW)
1 NY 5 67.1
2 SC 1 20.0
3 WY 1 16.5
4 NJ 7 14.7
5 NV 1 14.2
6 CA 8 12.1
7 MA 9 11.4
8 IL 2 10.9
9 CO 4 5.4
10 PA 1 3.0
RoUS 17 4.8
56 180.1
RE-Powering Installations on Contaminated
Lands
Source: Provided through the U.S. EPA's RE-Powering America's
Land Initiative, 2012, http:/www.epa.gov/renewableenergyland
11. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Review “Favorable” Site Characteristics
• “Good” Solar Resource
– greater than 3.5 kWh/m2/day
• “Usable acreage”
– 2-5 Acres Optimal
– 5 Acres = 1 Megawatt (MW)
– “In My Backyard” (IMBY) NREL Solar
Estimator (fixed tilt)
– “PVWatts” NREL – more options
• Project economics partially
driven by overall size.
– Larger size = more power, faster
payback
• Distance to Electrical
Transmission Line and Graded
Roads
– Less than ½ mile optimal
– Greater than adds cost
– Favorable characteristic for urban
Brownfields
Baird & McGuire, Holbrook, 2006
12. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Contaminated Lands Profile List
• To identify potential
RE development
opportunities
• ~ 800 MassDEP
“Brownfield” Sites
– “Underutilized”
– “Abandoned”
– “For Sale/”Lease”
• EPA “Superfund”
Sites in MA (~30)
13. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Contaminated Lands Profile List
• 35% are 4 Acres or
greater
• Sites up to 700+
Acres
• 30% located within 1
mile or less of utility
line
• 85% located within
an investor-owned
utility region
14. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Commercial Scale PV Incentives
• Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
– Up to 30% of eligible system costs
– Hard cost of equipment
– Taken and applied against federal tax obligation of a “for-profit entity”
– Expires 12/31/16
• Federal Modified Accelerated Cost-recovery System
(MACRS)
– Recover costs through depreciation reductions
– 5-year accelerated depreciation
– Expires by 12/31/16
– Bonus 50% if placed in service by end of 2012!
• MA Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs)
– 1 SREC = 1 MWh
– Retail electrical providers required to buy
– Minimum value $285/MWh
– Ceiling value up to $550/MWh
• Net Metering
– Customers located in investor-owned utilities (National Grid, NSTAR,
Western Massachusetts Electric Company, and Unitil) have the option of
selling net excess electricity generation from a qualifying solar project via
net metering.
• Third-Party Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
15. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
N.I.M.B.Y.
Q&A Ground-Mounted Solar PV
Addresses:
• Health risks associated with
chemicals in panels
• Decommissioning
• “Heat Island” effects
• Electric & Magnetic Fields
(EMF)
• Property Values
• Public Safety (including fires)
• Historic Preservation
• Noise
• Water Related Impacts
– Discourages use of significant
tree cutting
16. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 2013
Contact Information:
Thomas Potter, Clean Energy Development Coordinator
Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
617-292-5628 (phone), thomas.potter@state.ma.us
Daniel Seferian, Counsel
Rulings and Regulation Bureau
Massachusetts Department of Revenue
(617) 626-3293 (phone), seferian@dor.state.ma.us
Kerry Bowie, Director of Brownfields & Environmental Justice
Commissioner’s Office
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
617-556-1007 (phone), kerry.bowie@state.ma.us
http://www.mass.gov/dep/cleanup/brownfie.htm
17. "Energizing Tax Credits: Turning
Brownfields into Brightfields"
Brownfields and Funding From an LSP
Perspective
18. What is an LSP?
• Engineers authorized to oversee assessment and cleanup
of contamination releases.
• Governed bythe Board of Registration of Hazardous
Waste Site Cleanup Professionals.
• The LSPprogramhas allowed privatization of the cleanup
of hazardous waste sites in MA.
• LSP’s have significantlyreduced the amount of
contaminated sites in MA, including redevelopment of
Brownfields sites.
19. Cleaning Up Hazardous Waste Sites
• Cleanups are governed bythe Massachusetts Contingency
Plan (MCP) which outlines the schedule and procedures
to be followed in implementing response actions at
disposal sites.
• Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21E (21E) states
that all past and present owners/operators could
potentiallybe held liable for a release.
• The 1998 BrownfieldsAct provides liabilityrelief to the
provisions of 21E, as well as financial incentives to eligible
owners/operators to attract newresources for
contaminated properties.
20. Grant Types To HelpYour Client
Finance a Remediation
1. An Assessment grant provides funding for planning, environmental assessments, and communityoutreach.
• $200,000/ property.
• Limit of three properties per applicant.
1. Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) makes loans and issues grants to carryout cleanup activities at Brownfields.
• The RLF is a $1mm Fund.
1. Cleanup grants which provide direct funding for cleanup activities at specific sites.
• This grant requires a 20 percent cost contribution byowner, which maybe in the form of a
contribution of money, labor, material, or services, and must be for eligible and allowable costs (the
match must equal 20 percent of the amount of funding provided byEPAand cannot include
administrative costs).
1. Job Training grants which provide environmental training for residents of Brownfields communities.
These funds maybe used to address sites contaminated bypetroleumand hazardous substances, pollutants, or
contaminants (including hazardous substances comingled with petroleum)
The performance period for these grants is up to three years.
Federal Targeted BrownfieldsAssessment
EPARegion 1 Uses contractors
<$75,000 Grant of Service
21. State Brownfields Programs
• Assessment Loans (MassDevelopment) of up
to $100,000 is available for environmental
testing to be conducted bya LSP.
• Cleanup Loans (MassDevelopment) of up to
$500,000 are also available for
environmental clean-up required for
redevelopment.
22. Brownfields Tax Credit
• Eligible developments to receive a tax credit of
up to 50% of costs directlyincurred in
remediating environmental contamination in
situations where the contamination was not
caused bythe taxpayer.
• Taxpayer can use or transfer the tax credits, and
there is a secondarymarketplace for the trading
of these tax credits.
23. Practical Examples
Dedham, MAJunkYard 40-year
old oil release
•Three properties
• Four separate owners
•Four RTNs dating back to 1996
•One Innocent Owner
•12-years, 5 LSPs, 6 attorneys
Remedial Program
•Wetland Restoration
•Groundwater Remediation
•Soil Removal
•Institute Chemical Treatment
•Method 3 RiskAssessment
24. Brownfield Tax Credit Remedial Costs
• Typical Costs: MCPReporting, Equipment, Labor,
Drilling, Disposal, Groundwater, Permitting,
Laboratory, Professional Subcontracts (wetland,
Risk), etc.
• Allowable: MCPLegal Review, Land Value, Survey,
Deed Filings associated with cleanup, In-kind
Services with Receipts.
• Disallowed: Site Development Costs, Real-Estate
Acquisition Cost, Other Legal Costs, interest and
financing expenses.
25. Lessons for LSPs
• Detailed Records: itemized invoices, canceled checks and other backup
• Cleanup that conforms to the MCP
• “Site”
– MCP: Site Boundaries defined by
contamination
– BT: PropertyLines/Owners
• Tax Credits go to non-PRP: property“owners” and those that have “control” (i.e.
a Lessee)
• Tax Credits are used and sold - RAOshould pass an audit
• Department of Revenue keeps moving the goal posts
Brownfield Case Studies
“Tax Credits, MyAccountant KnowsAll That??”
26. Contact Information
Richard C. Cote, P.E., LSP
Comprehensive Environmental Inc.
Principal, Manager of Engineering
1-800-725-2550 x302
225 Cedar Hill Street
Marlborough, MA01752
rcote@ceiengineers.com
28. WHATIS THEMASSACHUSETTS
BROWNFIELDS TAX CREDIT?
o TheMassachusettsBrownfieldsTax Credit (BTC), isatax credit
used by Massachusettstaxpayersasadirect dollar-for-dollar offset
for taxesowed to theCommonwealth.
o TheBTC isearned following theremediation of an environmentally
contaminated property (per MGL CH 21E and theMCPi.e. MCR
40.0890) that has“achieved” apermanent solution, evidenced by the
filing of aRemediationAction Outcome(RAO) or Remedy
Operation Status(ROS) with theMA Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP)
29. SOMEBTC SPECIFICS
o TheBTC amountsto 50% o f the eligible co sts of aqualified remediation when thepermanent solution does
not contain an Activity and UseLimitation (AUL), and theBTC amountsto 25% of theeligiblecostswhere
asiteisclosed with an AUL;
o TheBTC ispersonal to thetaxpayer and doesnot transfer with atransfer of theproperty;
o Thecoststhat areBTC eligiblearethose"direct" environmentally related costs, such asLSPcosts, lab
testing costs, 21E related legal expenses, soil removal and disposal, excavation, demolition, clean fill costs,
transportation, and sitepreparation.
o BTC costsarereviewed and verified by theDepartment of Revenue(DOR).
o TheBTC may beused by thetaxpayer to offset up to 50% of taxes, and theunused balancemay becarried
to thenext tax year for an additional 4 years, (i.eatotal of 5 years)
o TheBTC may betransferred to any MA taxpayer.
30. CURRENTREQUIREMENTS TO
RECEIVETHEBTC:
oThetaxpayer cannot havebeen thecauseof thecontamination.
oThetaxpayer must betheowner or lesseeof thecontaminated
siteduring thecleanup period.
oThesitemust beclosed out with apermanent solution (RAO
or ROS).
oThemoney spent on theremediation must amount to at least
15% of thesite'sassessed valueat thetimetheremediation
began.
oThesitemust bein an Econo mically Distressed Area.
oThesitemust beused for businesspurposes.
oTheremediation expensesmust beincurred by an entity, trust,
not-for profit corp. (i.e. not agovernment, state, municipal
entity)
oTheRAO or ROSmust befiled with DEPbeforeAugust 5,
2013 (unlessthestatueisextended).
31. RENEWABLEENERGY TAX CREDITS
o Therearetwo separatetax creditsapplicableto
renewableenergy:
• Investment tax credit (ITC): thiscredit isearned by
investing in renewableenergy infrastructureor
equipment.
• Pro ductio n tax credit (PTC): thiscredit isbased on a
unit measureof renewableenergy produced, and is
granted for each kilowatt hour of renewableenergy
produced.
o TheITC amountsto 30% of theinvestment made
in renewableenergy and thePTC differsfor
different typesof renewableenergy (i.e. solar,
biomass, wind, etc.)
o On theFederal side, you can only claim either the
ITC or thePTC. Therearealso StatePTC's
availablefor renewableenergy production, and,
therefore, project developersusually choosea
combination of theFederal ITC and aStatePTC
to financethecostsof building theproject and
producing theenergy.
32. ADAPTABILITY BETWEEN
BROWNFIELDS ANDRENEWABLES
o Brownfieldshavebecomean attractiveoption for RenewableEnergy projectssuch
assolar and wind, becausepurchasing or leasing land isasignificant cost, and
contaminated sitescan beacquired for lessmoney.
o Converting Brownfieldssitesto commercial use, either with arenewableadd-on
(solar panelson rooftops) or asthecommercial useitself (asolar farm/array or a
biomassconversion site) isbecoming morefeasible. Conceptually, Brownfields
sitescan beconverted into acommercial usethat includesasan add-on the
production of renewableenergy, either in addition to theproperty'sprimary use, or
asthenew commercial useitself.
o AstheBTC isonly received post remediation, and theITC can bestructured asan
investor pay-in prior to construction, thecoupling of thesetax creditscan lead to a
significant upfront capital infusion.
33. A BROWNFIELDS TO
BRIGHTFIELDS EXAMPLE
In 2006, Solon, aGerman-based
company, built a425-kilowatt solar
array in Brockton, Mass., on asitethat
had formerly been used to make
methane-gasstreet lamps. Solon, and
thesiteowner, Bay StateGasCo.,
prepared thesitefor itscurrent useby
covering thewastecoal tar and ash
with 6,000 cubic yardsof crushed
concreteand clean soil. Thesolar array
depicted in the adjacent picturewas
then installed. Astherewasno sub-
surfaceinstallation, therewasno risk
of impacting theenvironmental
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34. FINANCIALILLUSTRATION OFTHE
TAX CREDITBENEFITS
By way of example, assume that the site on the previous page had $600,000 in eligible BTC costs; a $1,000,000 cost forthe solar
system; and had otherdevelopment costs as detailed hereunder. The project's development pro-forma would be as follows:
Site Acquisition and Remediation
Land acquisition costs $ 7 50,000
Remediation Expenses $ 600,000
TOTAL $ 1,350,000
Less: OwnerEquity Required ( $ 27 0,000)
Acquisition Loan Amount $ 1 ,08 0,000
Renewable Energy Installation
SolarSystem $ 1 ,000,000
Feasibility, Due Diligence, Other $ 35,000
Fees /Costs $ 60,000
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TOTALCOSTS ( Funded by a Construction Loan) $ 1,095,000
Tax Credit Equity
BTC ($600,000 x 0.50x 0.75 ) $ 225,000
ITC ( $1,000,000 x 0.30 x 0.75) $ 225,000
Depreciation ( $1,000,000 x $0.12) $ 1 20,000
---------------
Total $ 57 0,000
Acquisition Loan $1 ,08 0,000 Equity Required (20%) $7 05,000
Construction Loan $1 ,095,000 Equity Contributed (39 %) $8 40,000
Net Permanent Loan $1 ,605,000
(61% LTV)
Permanent Loan $2,1 7 5,000
Net OwnerEquity Contribution $270,000
35. SERVICES THECHERRYTREE
GROUPPROVIDESo Consulting
• Analyzetheproject’seligibility for thetax credits;
• Prepareand filethetax credit application;
• Work with relevant Stateor Federal Department(s) to obtain thetax credit approval: and
• Usein-houselegal and accounting servicesto support thetax credit application.
o Brokerage/Syndication
• SecureaBuyer for thetax credit or purchasethetax creditsourselves, giving you aguaranteeof
funding.
o Back-Office Support/Capability
• Assist in structuring and closing on thetax credit purchase(includesaccounting, legal, consulting);
o Post-transaction
• Perform post transaction tax consulting to instituteatax beneficial structure(astax credit proceeds
aretaxable).*
*Additional feesapply for thisservice.