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Vegas company's planned wind farm clears a hurdle
Posted March 5th, 2009 by timcarlson in
Vegas company's planned wind farm clears a hurdle
By Stephanie Tavares Las Vegas Sun February 29, 2009
Washoe County planners approve wind farm
Posted February 6th, 2009 by timcarlson in
By David Jacobs RGJ February 6, 2009
With the backing of construction workers and with future neighbors opposed, the Washoe County Planning Commission voted 7-0 Wednesday night to allow a 44-turbine wind farm north of Spakrs.
Washoe County planners approve wind farm
Posted February 5th, 2009 by timcarlson in
Washoe County planners approve wind farm
By Channel 4 news February 5, 2009
Washoe County planners have unanimously approved a 44-turbine wind farm north of Sparks, siding with proponents who touted job creation over concerns from neighbors about aesthetics.
Pah Rah wind farm thoughts
Posted January 22nd, 2009 by Anonymous in
By Bruce Van Dyke Reno News & Review January 22, 2009
Wind farm is an important step into the energy future
Posted January 6th, 2009 by Anonymous in
One thing I wondered about while attending that planning commission hearing on the wind farm-the possibility of some sugar being thrown in the deal for those Palomino Valley residents who are concerned and opposed. After all, it'd be sorta nice if an exciting new green project wasn't ramrodded up the tailpipes of those few landowners who are going to see their curren
Clean energy can improve
Posted January 5th, 2009 by Anonymous in
As the year draws to a close, Nevadans would love to put our 2008 economic woes behind us. Getting our economy back on track will be the product of leadership and initiative, and the place to start is with investment in clean energy.
Harnessing Nevada Wind
Posted January 5th, 2009 by Anonymous in
"It doesn't bother me," Ares says. "I just wish they'd get all the nuts and bolts together and get both sides talking." A resident of more than 30 years, Bob Avila says he is all for Nevada going green.
"We need other sources of power," Avila says. "We need to become
Alternative energy advocates, neighbors at odds over wind farm
Posted January 4th, 2009 by Anonymous in
Alternative energy advocates and residents opposed to giant wind turbines overlooking their homes in Warm Springs Valley are expected to square off when Nevada Wind's proposed wind farm comes before the Washoe County Planning Commission on Tuesday.
New Nevada wind facility
Posted December 31st, 2008 by Anonymous in
Reno, NV -- Nevada Wind announced today that its subsidiary, Virginia Peak Wind Company, proposes to construct, operate, and maintain a wind-powered generation facility on approximately 3,500 acres of private land, along the ridgeline of the Pah Rah range in Washoe County, Nevada.
Nevada Behind Going Green
Posted December 16th, 2008 by Anonymous in
Most Nevadans believe that investing in renewable energy will create good-paying jobs, according to poll results released Monday.
