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Green Grid Bill Introduced in Senate

By Chris de Morsella on March 25, 2009 Comments Off on Green Grid Bill Introduced in Senate Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Geothermal Energy, green economy, green grid, Harry Reid, high power transmission, renewable energy, renewable energy development, renewable energy zones, smart grid, solar energy, transmission capacity, wind energy

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has introduced legislation to support president Obama’s vision of a green grid. The Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act will promote investments in transmission to facilitate access to renewable power, and also establish a streamlined planning and siting process for transmission lines. This legislation will make it easier for renewable energy suppliers to deliver clean energy from the often remote areas where it is harnessed to major population centers across the country.

Salazar Calls for Solar and Wind Energy Zones

By Tracey de Morsella on March 9, 2009 Comments Off on Salazar Calls for Solar and Wind Energy Zones ken salazar, renewable energy zones, solar;, wind

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar wants to create renewable energy zones to spur solar and wind energy projects, and build power lines to get the electricity to markets. In an interview with The Associated Press, Salazar said that while some regions of the country as well as offshore areas have great potential for wind energy and solar, there isn’t a clear plan to develop the resources.