Free Renewable Energy Education Curriculum

The National Farmers Union (NFU) recently released curriculum that will help students separate fact from fiction when it comes to renewable energy. This curriculum, developed by NFU, is available free to organizations, schools, institutions and businesses whose focus is to build cultural awareness and acceptance of renewable fuels. 

“Renewable energy…

Warwick (R.I.) Station District: Michael Integlia to Develop Parcel

The Warwick Station Development District has taken a major step forward with the announcement that an 86-acre parcel formerly occupied by Leviton Manufacturing would be purchased and redeveloped by Michael Integlia & Co. The property is located adjacent to the Warwick Station Development District, where the city’s…

Microsoft Signs 20 Year Deal for Texas Wind Power

The skinny: Microsoft has committed to a 20-year power purchase agreement with RES Americas to buy 100 percent of the electricity generated from the soon-to-be-built Keechi Wind Farm Project. It’s Microsoft’s latest investment in renewable energy and is just one of several innovative projects…

Apple Confirms Next U.S. factory is set for Arizona

Statement about the project from Barry Broome, president and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Development Council:

“Apple’s presence in the region will be a game-changer for the Greater Phoenix area, its innovation landscape and future ability to attract other high-tech companies. Between their plans to hire 700 direct…

Mississippi Offering Twitter Tuesdays in December

Mississippi Development Authority and Mississippi Economic Development Council are partnering to offer Twitter Tuesdays, informative social media sessions geared toward smart marketing for economic developers and chamber professionals during the month of December.

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Each two-hour session offers an introduction to the powerful platform of Twitter while also touching…