California Gears Up for Almost $9 Billion in Construction Kickoffs Before Year's End, Led by Rail, Solar Projects

SUGAR LAND--August 12, 2014--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Industrial Info is tracking $8.75 billion of industrial projects that are planned to kick off in California from August through the end of the year. While the Industrial Manufacturing and Power industries lead all other industries in total investment value (TIV), the former's total is attributed largely to a single rail project, while the latter is driven by more than $2 billion in solar-related projects. Within this article: Details on projects set to kick off before the end of the year in California, including plans from the state government and companies such as NextEra Energy Incorporated (NYSE:NEE) and American Water Works Company Incorporated (NYSE:AWK) Other companies featured: First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR)