Reid’s report

Sen. Harry Reid released a report titled “Playing to win in clean energy,” which highlights plans to bring more renewable energy programs and research to Nevada to encourage job creation.

“A bright spot in Nevada’s effort to attract new economic opportunities has been the clean energy sector,” according to the report. “Nevada’s work to take advantage of its renewable energy resources does not come without risk, as many states have historically struggled to advance different economic diversification plans.”

According to studies cited in the report, Nevada ranks first in the U.S. in the development of geothermal projects, and third for its solar photovoltaic efforts. It also states, “Nevada’s wind energy resources could provide nearly 60 percent of the state’s current electricity need,” referencing research conducted by the American Wind Energy Association in 2011.

Read the full report at http://reid.senate.gov/cleanenergy.