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Smart Solar PDF

Focusing on Low-Conflict Zones to Promote the West’s Economy, Protect Wildlands, and Build a Clean Energy Future

Letter to Sen. Sanders for introducing S. 1108 PDF

Read this letter from The Wilderness Society thanking Senator Sanders (I-VT) for introducing S 1108, the Ten Million Solar Roofs Act, by clicking the link below.

Proposed Millers Solar Energy Zone: Nevada PDF

Western Nevada boasts some of the best solar resources in the nation, with great potential for clean energy development in the flat expanses within the basin and range landscape. In particular, the proposed Millers Solar Energy Zone (SEZ), a little more than halfway between Las Vegas and Reno, stands out as an exceptional area for solar development, and based on available data, could be developed with minimal environmental conflicts. View the map below for more details on this zone, or click on the map for a larger PDF version.

Proposed Afton Solar Energy Zone: New Mexico PDF

In the sizzling Chihuahuan desert of New Mexico, blue skies are the norm and the sun packs a punch, making for huge solar development potential in the region. In particular, the proposed Afton Solar Energy Zone (SEZ), 2.5 miles southwest of Las Cruces, stands out as an exceptional area for solar development, and based on available data, could be developed with minimal environmental conflicts. View the map below for more details on this zone, or click on the map for a larger PDF version.

Proposed Milford Flats Solar Energy Zone: Utah PDF

Utah’s expansive deserts are known for clear skies and abundant sunshine, providing rich resources for clean, renewable energy from solar projects. In particular, the proposed Milford Flats South Solar Energy Zone (SEZ), 12 miles south of Milford and 28 miles north of Cedar City, stands out as an exceptional area for solar development. Based on available data, it could be developed with minimal environmental conflicts. View the map below for more details on this zone, or click on the map for a larger PDF version.

In The Zone: Powering the Future and Protecting Wildlands with Guided Solar Development PDF

America stands at a crossroads, with a historic opportunity to build a renewable energy future that is as green as it is clean. Our public lands have a role to play in the building of sustainable, environmentally responsible solar projects, and the decisions made during the coming months and years will shape both our western landscape and our chances for achieving a clean energy future.

Comments on Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project Draft EIS PDF

These comments were submitted by The Wilderness Society and our partners on the proposed Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project in Nevada. Return to Renewable Energy Projects

Comments on the Staff Assessment/Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Solar Millennium Ridgecrest Solar Power Project and Possible California Desert Conservation Area Plan Amendment PDF

This letter constitutes the comments on the Staff Assessment/Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Solar Millennium Ridgecrest Solar Power Project for the proposed Ridgecrest Solar Power Project by The Wilderness Society, Defenders of Wildlife, and Natural Resources Defense Council. Click the file below to review the comments. Return to Renewable Energy Projects

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