Official: Arizona 'ignoring' its solar power potential

[jpak]

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/40719.php

PHOENIX - Arizona could become the nation's leading generator of solar power but isn't taking the steps needed to do so, leaving neighboring states to reap the benefits of harnessing the sun's energy, officials told state lawmakers and regulators Thursday.

"The technology to mine your sun exists. I believe this state has been ignoring that resource," said Fred Morse, co-chairman of the Western Governors' Association Solar Task Force.

More is at stake than just clean energy, Morse said. He said solar power would bring jobs, dollars and tax revenue to Arizona.

"You have the best solar resource in the United States." Morse said. "Solar energy could become a clean cash cow for this state."

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[sam sarrha]

1. i am not even supprised how deep the Oil Campaign bribes go any more

[jpak]

2. I suspect a lot of it is due to red neck republic's attitude toward solar energy

Hippy nonsense, etc.

[sam sarrha]

3. we can be free of forign oil 10 yrs if we do a maximum anti facist effort

[sam sarrha]

4. due to 'propaganda' from the oil companies

[Javaman]

5. I have always thought that the Native Americans that have reservations

there, could start their own solar energy company and become the energy owners of the future. It would be an ironic twist on an exploited people.