west texas: What is a Wind Farm?
- 02/04/09 06:08 AM
A wind farm is a collection of windmills or turbines which are used to generate electrical power through their mechanical motions as they are pushed by the wind. Both Europe and the United States have large numbers of wind farms, and the technology is also found on other continents. In Asia, India especially has devoted a great deal of funding to establishing wind farms. The energy generated by a wind farm can be fed directly into the general energy grid after passing through transformers. As a potentially large source of renewable energy, wind farms are particularly popular in nations which are … (1 comments)
west texas: West Texas wind projects on track while other areas experience slowdown
- 02/04/09 05:57 AM
Article from the Abilene Reporter News West Texas wind projects on track while other areas experience slowdown By Loretta Fulton Wednesday, January 7, 2009 The wind industry is blowing and going in West Texas, despite a difficult economy and uncertainty over extension of a federal tax incentive, which wasn't approved by Congress until October. On Tuesday, North Dakota-based DMI Industries announced a 20 percent workforce reduction at its three wind-energy facilities, citing "difficult credit conditions" that are making it hard for wind energy developers to secure project financing. One of the facilities, located in Tulsa, Okla., announced it would cut about … (0 comments)
I. GOAL: Stabilize and Provide Liquidity to the Commercial Real Estate Credit Markets, including Mortgage-backed Securities Issues : For a host of reasons, the credit markets, including the market for commercial mortgage-backed
securities (CMBS), that support commercial and investment real estate are frozen. Many property owners are concerned that during 2009 and 2010 they will be unable to refinance existing loans (including land and residential development loans). Similarly, they are concerned that loans on performing properties could be considered … (1 comments)
west texas: SWEETWATER TEXAS - First New Conventional Coal-fueled Power Plant
- 01/29/09 05:51 AM
Nolan County approves Tenaska tax abatement By Kimberly Gray/Special to the Reporter-NewsOriginally published 04:22 p.m., January 26, 2009Updated 04:22 p.m., January 26, 2009 SWEETWATER - Nolan County commissioners today approved a tax abatement for Tenaska after a two-hour meeting that included comments from residents both supporting and objecting to the coal-powered energy plant. The 75 percent tax abatement for 10 years would be beneficial because the county would "start getting taxes as they install equipment on a year-to-year basis and the rest when they actually go on line," Nolan County Judge Tim Fambrough has said. The abatement is also an incentive … (5 comments)
west texas: Abilene Industrial Foundation: 2008-2009 Business Plan
- 01/29/09 05:25 AM
Charlie BlackChair MISSIONThe mission of the AIF is to retain and expand existing business and to attract new business all of which will create jobs and add tax base to the Abilene economy.FOCUS FOR 2008-09: Focus on Key Sectors - We will concentrate on sectors with the greatest potential growth. Energy Bio-Tech Fabrication Software Testing Manufacturing/Services Medical Focus on Labor - We will concentrate on developing a qualified labor force. Assist in Developing Training Programs Promote Cooperative Efforts among Schools, Colleges, and Businesses to Train and Attract Labor Support the Pro Tech Magnet School, Health Magnet School Seek … (0 comments)
Courtesy photo Ryan Dunagan. Brokerage firm adds new associate Ryan Dunagan has been hired by Paul Johnson & Associates, a commercial brokerage firm in Abilene, as a leasing associate. Dunagan, a native of McAllen, graduated from Abilene Christian University with a double major in management and marketing, and worked as an intern for Paul Johnson & Associates last spring. Redcoat appreciation The Abilene Chamber of Commerce hosted an appreciation luncheon for the Chamber Redcoats on Oct. 16 at Royal Estates of Abilene. The … (0 comments)
west texas: Windstar Industrial Center - Now Leasing
- 01/29/09 04:41 AM
http://www.windstarindustrialcenter.com/graphics/Windstar_Brochure.pdf Classic Features Create the Ideal Profile Windstar Industrial Center consists of two, interconnected, steel-and-concrete buildings. Combined, Windstar West and East offer 728,000 square feet of multi-tenant space, ideal for manufacturing, service and warehouse & distribution users. What makes Windstar the ideal facility for your business? Location, Location, Location Located in Abilene, Texas, at the heart of a 22-county region called the Big Country, Windstar Industrial Center is 180 miles west of Dallas and 230 miles northwest of Austin. Interstate 20 and the Union Pacific rail line provide easy access from Abilene to both east and west coasts, the … (0 comments)
A wind farm is a collection of windmills or turbines which are used to generate electrical power through their mechanical motions as they are pushed by the wind. Both Europe and the United States have large numbers of wind farms, and the technology is also found on other continents. In Asia, India especially has devoted a great deal of funding to establishing wind farms. The energy generated by a wind farm can be fed directly into the general energy grid after passing through transformers. As a potentially large source of renewable energy, wind farms are particularly popular in nations which are … (1 comments)
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