Solyndra Gets a Boost With $535M Govt Loan
March 20, 2009
Tweet Fremont-based Solyndra got a giant boost today when the government announced that it will provide the Fremont company with a $535M loan to fund the expansion of the company through the construction of a second plant. The $535M is estimated to cover about 73% of the cost of the construction. The company has a [...]
Read More >>Palo Alto Mandates Green Building for Commercial Construction
June 30, 2008
Tweet Palo Alto has announced that any commercial construction greater than 25,000 square feet will require Green Building Council verification. That move makes it the first south bay city to codify green building. While many new projects coming out of the ground today seek LEED certification, the fact is that ultimately the increased expense of [...]
Read More >>San Jose’s Green Vision Plan – Build/Retrofit 50M Square Feet by 2015
October 15, 2007
Tweet As part of San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed’s “Green Vision” Plan, the city has laid out a set of 10 goals it looks to achieve in 15-years time. One of those goals is the development or rehab of 50M square feet of commercial structurs in 15-years. A lofty goal for sure, and one that [...]
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