Utility-scale Solar Energy on Public Lands

Just in from the US Dept of the Interior: Obama Administration Approves Roadmap for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development on Public Lands.

Today’s action builds on the Administration’s historic progress to facilitate renewable energy development....“Energy from sources like wind and solar have doubled since the President took office, and with today’s milestone, we are laying a sustainable foundation to keep expanding our nation’s domestic energy resources,” said Secretary Salazar, who signed today’s Record of Decision at an event in Las Vegas, Nevada with Senator Harry Reid. “This historic initiative provides a roadmap for landscape-level planning that will lead to faster, smarter utility-scale solar development on public lands and reflects President Obama’s commitment to grow American made energy and create jobs.” 

Okay, there may some politics involved in the announcement timing, but my initial interpretation is this is a good step forward. For the full press release click here and select the top link.

 MSNBC link published 10/12/12 at 4:59 pm.