U.S. Midwest Set for $7.9 Billion in Second-Quarter 2016 Kickoffs, Powered by Renewable Energy Demand

SUGAR LAND--February 29, 2016--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Strong demand for power generation is driving much of the projected industrial development in the U.S. Midwest region in second-quarter 2016, with renewable energy taking center stage. Industrial Info's project database shows $7.89 billion in kickoffs during the quarter. About 75% of the total can be attributed to just three industries: Power, Food & Beverage, and Terminals. Within this article: Details on projects set to begin construction in the U.S. Midwest region in second-quarter 2016, including those from major companies such as General Electric (NYSE:GE), Berkshire Hathaway Corporation (NYSE:BRK.A), Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC), Energy Transfer Partners LP's (NYSE:ETP)