June 27, 2012 @ 1pm EDT
Development finance is the heart of economic, energy, infrastructure, technology, and environmental development. Without core financing tools, such as bonds, TIF, tax credits, and access to capital, development projects cannot move forward. During the first-ever CDFA Pennsylvania Financing Roundtable Webcast, a panel of experts from throughout Pennsylvania will explore the depths and potential for unlocking the development finance toolbox in the Keystone State. Registration for this webcast is free and open to all.

This article from Trib Total Media covers a renewed interest in the use of tax increment finance, particularly within Pittsburgh, and touches on the importance of accountability when considering projects.

Federal tax credits and state energy grants will enable the state's largest solar project to proceed -- with no cost to the school district receiving the installation. AZo Cleantech reports on the project.

The former Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program has been renamed the Pennsylvania Economic Growth Initiative and given an emphasis on projects that attract and retain jobs. PR Newswire has the full release on the program updates.

Earlier this month, CDFA announced a comprehensive reform package to modernize and revolutionize Industrial Development Bonds. The seven suggested reforms would expand the capacity and usability of these bonds to help create American jobs.

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Pennsylvania's Keystone Innovation Zone tax credits provide tradeable state credits to young companies. The program guidelines describe the program in detail.

These program guidelines from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh provides details on loans made from the CDBG-backed revolving loan fund.

This report from the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board summarizes market activity and interest rate resets for ARS and VRDOs from 2009-early 2012.

This chart from the U.S. Small Business Administration compares the various 7(a) loan programs along eligibility, structure, terms, and more.

This resource from the EPA and NREL provides a guide to screening potential sites for wind development. The document outlines a decision tree for the process and provides a list of development finance incentives to consider for the financing portion.

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