Senator Reid: Reid Introduces Bill to Spur Nevada's Renewable Energy Industry

September 24, 2007
All American Patriots

September 20, 2007 - Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Harry Reid of Nevada introduced a bill today that will provide additional financing options for building new power transmission lines and interconnections to carry power from renewable energy zones to areas with growing electricity demand.

“I recently came out in opposition to the proposed coal power plants,” said Reid. “But I want to do more than just voice my opinion. I want to be part of the solution. The Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act will help Nevada become the leader in renewable energy and energy independence. This legislation puts to rest the false assumption that the only way to finance transmission lines is through building dirty coal power plants. In fact, this bill is a method to finance these power lines that will bring our state’s abundant clean energy to the homes of Nevadans. I’m happy to bring this solution to the table that will help protect the environment and our air, while creating thousands of jobs and developing our economy.”

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