Sentences with phrase «generates local economic benefits»
From property taxes that supply revenue for schools, to state and local taxes that fund road and bridge improvements, water and sewer projects, local housing initiatives and environmental programs, to even royalty payments that can sustain family farms and businesses — oil and natural gas development generates local economic benefits well beyond producing affordable, reliable energy.
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Challenging a Clarkson University study that revealed proximity to lands classified as Wilderness generates up to a 25 percent premium on property values, the Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board says the connection between Wilderness classification and economic benefit is far more nuanced.
Contrary to Blair Horner's «truth» about the Zero Emissions Credit program («Public deserves truth about nuclear bailout,» July 30), the ZEC has secured local jobs and will generate $ 4 billion in net economic benefits to New Yorkers in the first two years.
The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge marks another step toward transforming New York's infrastructure, reducing congestion for motorists and generating immense economic benefits for local communities.»
«We are proud of the economic benefits that our airports generate for their local regions and the contribution they make to UK PLC,» said Cornish.
It generates enough energy to power 4,000 homes — more than enough for every home, business and municipal facility in Greensburg — and creates significant economic and environmental benefits for local people as the community continues to rebuild.
By partnering with close to 500 landowners on over 120,000 acres to date to reforest their degraded lands, GreenTrees has enhanced wildlife habitat, improved water and soil quality and delivered local economic development benefits in addition to generating over 2.5 million tonnes of verified carbon offsets for partners including Norfolk Southern, Duke Energy, United Airlines, Arbor Day Foundation, Blue Mountain Brewery and Skyway Air Taxi, among others.