six other states

A Westinghouse spokesman tells GlobeSt.com the expansion will be accomplished by adding one floor each to two of the three buildings. He says, "we haven't put a cost figure on the expansion."

Ground broke this August for the first building, which is scheduled for delivery in 2009. The remainder is scheduled for completion in 2010, he says.

In persuading Westinghouse to locate its nuclear energy headquarters and research campus here, Gov. Ed Rendell signed legislation designating this "a Strategic Development Area." The designation, primarily aimed at keeping Westinghouse in Pennsylvania, applies to companies that invest a minimum of $45 million within three years or create or maintain at least 500 jobs. With the approval of local municipalities, SDA's provide such companies with a 15-year tax abatement from state and local taxes.