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Renewable energy booming in Nevada

Nevada’s renewable energy boom http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/nevadas-renewable-energy-boom/2014-03-26  By Barbara Vergetis Lundin Since 2010, Nevada has invested $5.5 billion in clean energy, creating a renewable energy boom that includes the state’s first utility-scale wind farm, according to a new report by the Clean Energy Project NV.Clean energy investment in Nevada has accelerated rapidly in the past five years, leveraging national resources and the support and leadership of local, state and federal officials. Thanks to Nevada’s widespread leadership and support for the clean energy economic sector, Nevada ranks sixth in the United States in installed solar capacity, representing an investment of more than $2.3 billion. As the sunniest state in the nation, Nevada has unlimited potential to expand its use of clean energy even further, creating more new jobs and drive the state’s economy.

Nevada’s renewable energy boom is catching the attention of the industry as several national energy industry events gravitate to the area, including the American Wind Energy Association, the Geothermal Energy Association, the National Clean Energy Summit and the Solar Energy Industries Association”Las Vegas and Nevada are leading the way on deploying clean renewable energy. These technologies are creating thousands of jobs, and they are strengthening our state’s electricity supply,” said U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid during a press conference at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, which has been solar-powered since January. “But, there is more we must do. From providing predictable and fair tax incentives that level the playing field, to quickly approving permits for projects on public lands, we can help clean energy grow in Nevada and nationwide.” For more:
– see this report

March 28, 2014 - Posted by | renewable

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