Dive Summary:
- Following an executive order in March, President Barack Obama has officially announced seven projects that will produce nearly 5,000 MW of clean energy, which is enough to power about 1.5 million homes.
- Five of the projects are for solar energy culled from the southwest; three of these projects could have completed permits before the end of the year.
- The remaining two renewable energy projects are for wind farms in Arizona and Wyoming.
From the article:
President Barack Obama announced seven solar and wind energy projects that will be expedited, including projects in Arizona, California, Nevada and Wyoming.
These infrastructure projects would produce nearly 5,000 MW of clean energy — enough to power about 1.5 million homes. As a part of an executive order issued in March 2012, the Office of Management and Budget is charged with overseeing a government-wide effort to make the permitting and review process for infrastructure projects more efficient and effective, saving time while driving better outcomes for the environment and local communities. Additional expedited infrastructure projects will be announced in the coming weeks. ...
