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First Posted: 09/08/09 07:04 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 02:35 PM ET

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The Department of the Interior's move last month to accelerate development of large-scale solar power plants on federal land in six Western states could give an edge to companies that have already staked lease claims in 24 new solar energy study areas

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The Department of the Interior's move last month to accelerate development of large-scale solar power plants on federal land in six Western states could give an edge to companies that have already sta...
The Department of the Interior's move last month to accelerate development of large-scale solar power plants on federal land in six Western states could give an edge to companies that have already sta...
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06:50 PM on 08/02/2009
Wise County, Virginia could use solar jobs and has plenty of barren land to put them on. Turn a waste land into a renewable, clean energy source. http://www.wisecountyissues.com/?p=138
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ezwizzard
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08:54 AM on 07/20/2009
There is a more sustainable renewable energy alternative.

Community Choice Aggrigation programs are available in several states. CCA allows the cities/communities to decide how to buy their electricity. Instead of buying energy produced from large central power stations and “wheeling” it in on large transmission lines, cities could choose to buy from energy providers who place pv panels on the roofs of businesses and residences.

Using the right financial structure, investors looking for tax-equity benefits would receive incentives to develop local. Once the facility is fully depreciated and the project ROI is achieved (8 to 12 years), the ownership transfers to the CCA and produces FREE energy for its remaining life (20 to 25 years).

To ensure the value of that FREE energy, a good maintenace program is required. This creates new and lasting (sustainable) green jobs close to home.

This model can start today and does not require federal permiting or new transmission. To start this model, talk to your city council, mayor and county commissioner.

http://www.local.org/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aTk0olOZps
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