Measurement Science Roadmap For Net Zero Energy Buildings Workshop Summary Report

Measurement Science Roadmap for Net-zero Energy Buildings Workshop Summary Report

"This report summarizes the results of the Measurement Science for Net-Zero Energy Buildings Workshop held on October 29, 2009 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This effort supports and responds to the Federal Research and Development Agenda for Net-Zero Energy, High-Performance Green Buildings, issued by the National Science and Technology Council in October 2008 (NSTC 2008). Advances in measurement science are called out by the NSTC report as being critical to achieving the future promise of net-zero energy buildings."--Preface.

Project Finance in Theory and Practice

Project Finance in Theory and Practice: Designing, Structuring, and Financing Private and Public Projects, Fourth Edition provides essential, core coverage of project finance, offering new insights into Sharia-compliant instruments and a comprehensive overview of the current state of international regulation of banking post financial crisis. This updated edition includes new case studies and topics related to country risk, along with insights from project finance experts who share their specialized knowledge on legal issues and the role of advisors in project finance details. The book will be useful for readers at all levels of education and experience who want to learn how to succeed in project finance. - Features useful, illustrative case studies - Addresses human rights and sustainability issues, in particular the Equator Principles for determining, assessing and managing environmental and social risk in projects - Explores treatment of guarantee mechanisms that governments are increasingly providing to private developers to attract private capital

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