Moapa Solar Plant Addressed Injustice, Economy and Energy
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Behind-the-scenes negotiations helped establish the Moapa transition from coal to solar.
The Recovery Act following the 2008 recession paved the way for Nevada to spur short-term jobs and a kick off a renewable energy plan. The funding, along with Sen. Harry Reid’s behind-the-scenes negotiations, established the architecture for the Moapa Band of Paiutes to become part of the green energy movement by converting their coal energy plant into a solar power facility.
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Moapa Solar Plant Addressed Injustice, Economy and Energy
Clip: Special | 5m 7sVideo has Closed Captions
The Recovery Act following the 2008 recession paved the way for Nevada to spur short-term jobs and a kick off a renewable energy plan. The funding, along with Sen. Harry Reid’s behind-the-scenes negotiations, established the architecture for the Moapa Band of Paiutes to become part of the green energy movement by converting their coal energy plant into a solar power facility.
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