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Article: Arizona: a Powerhouse in Solar and Renewable Energy.
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- Energy Weekly News
- Article date:
- July 31, 2009
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The natural advantage of year-round sun, growing international investment and built-in engineering and high-tech talent make Arizona a formidable player in the global competition for solar and renewable energy projects.
Strengthening Arizona's position is new legislation that will offer $350 million in refundable tax credits to stimulate new investment through renewable energy manufacturing and headquarters operations. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed the Renewable Industries program into law Friday, a move that helps ensure Arizona gets its share of the industry's innovation, manufacturing and corporate operations.
The vision of Sen. Barbara Leff, and ...