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Western Renewable Energy Zones Identified by the Western Governors' Association
On June 15th, 2009 the Western Governors' Association (WGA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a joint report that takes the first steps toward identifying those areas in the West that have both the potential for large scale development of renewable resources and low environmental impacts.
The Western Governors' Association and U.S. Department of Energy launched the Western Renewable Energy Zones initiative in May 2008. Renewable energy resources are being analyzed within 11 states, two Canadian provinces, and areas in Mexico.
While we commend the WGA and DOE on their foresight on considering the regional landscape and environmental impacts of renewables development, one important environmental factor they dismissed was the needs of wildlife. The WGA has promised that the process of designating these zones will be transparent and open to public comment. Stay tuned for your opportunity to comment on the Western Renewable Energy Zone plan.