Stick it where the Sun DOES Shine
Most Nevadans agree: there should be a continued investment in clean energy. We want affordable energy that creates jobs without being forced to breathe the pollutants that come from burning fossil fuels. Unfortunately, there are a few obstacles the solar industry faces in competing with dirty coal. After all, fossil fuels had about 100 years head start.
One obstacle – the time-consuming permitting process for projects on federal lands – is being addressed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Department of Energy (DOE) by the development of solar energy zones.
Solar energy zones are designated spaces in Nevada and across the southwest with high potential for solar energy generation and low impacts on the environment. This approach provides certainty for developers, investors, and consumers while protecting the concerns of environmental organizations. It is certainly beneficial to the species and resources in Nevada.
The BLM and DOE will hold a public meeting in Las Vegas on the Supplement to the Draft Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to provide an overview of the document, respond to questions, and take public comments. The supplement to the PEIS takes in to account more than 80,000 comments submitted during the first round of hearings to best protect our environment, as well as the interests of the solar industry.
Join NCL at the meeting and express your support for the supplement to the PEIS for its balanced approach to clean energy production.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011,
6:00 PM – Open House to Review Plans
7:00 PM – Public Meeting Begins
Ramada Las Vegas
325 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169
More information and to register to speak here!
