ENN Mojave Energy Controversy
In 2012, Reid applied pressure on a NV Energy to support a solar power plant, proposed by ENN Mojave Energy, to be located near Laughlin, Nevada. NV Energy declined stating that it has meet its renewable energy requirements. The project was initially envision to supply renewable energy to California, but is unable to due to a regulation in the California's Renewable Portfolio Standard. Reid's son, Rory Reid, is one of ENN Mojave Energy's attorneys.
The project is located in Laughlin, Nevada. ENN Energy said they will invest up to $10 billion in the US throughout the next decade adding thousands of jobs to the United States and Nevada's economy. The project is highly supported by Clark County commissioners and Governor Sandoval. Governor Sandoval toured ENN headquarters in September of 2012 showing bipartisan support for the project.
Read more about this topic: Political Positions Of Harry Reid, Energy Policy
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