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Moapa Band plans another solar energy project on reservation
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Filed Under: Environment
More on: bia, eis, energy, moapa, nevada, solar
 
The Moapa Band of Paiute Indians in Nevada is planning another solar energy project on its reservation.

The tribe recently won approval for a 350 megawatt facility on 2,000 acres. The new project involves a 2,000 megawatt facility on 1,000 acres.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs will be preparing an environmental impact statement for the project.

Get the Story:
Paiutes Begin Approval Process For Another Solar Plant on Tribal Land (The Moapa Valley Progress 8/29)

Federal Register Notice:
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Moapa Solar Energy Center on the Moapa River Indian Reservation, Clark County NV (August 6, 2012)

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