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America is about to shift to decentralized energy and microgrids in a big, big way.
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The Bring Your Own Energy (BYOE) Party Is Starting
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38th Annual Corporate Survey: Are Unrealized Predictions of an Economic Slump Leading Small to Mid-Size Companies to Put Off Expansion Plans?
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20th Annual Consultants Survey: Clients Prioritize Access to Skilled Labor, Responsive State & Local Government
20th Annual Consultants Survey Analysis
Consultants Survey Reflects Shift in Ranking of Site Selection Factors
A responsive state and local government, incentives offerings, and site readiness now outweigh costs in the location decision.
Manufacturing Projects Dominate the Deal Flow
The volume of manufacturing projects across the nation is rising, while office activity has been slow to recover from the pandemic.
Site Selection Evolves
Corporate respondents prioritize workforce talent, environmental factors, and permitting/regulatory ease in their location and expansion decisions.
Skilled Labor, Ample Energy, and Speed to Market Take Priority
A location’s labor availability; responsive, pro-business local partners; and ability to support a large energy user are often the main drivers of the site selection decision.
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