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Exciting News for Nevada! I'm thrilled to announce that the USDA Rural Development is investing $250,000 in Manufacture Nevada to support clean energy initiatives. This investment will help bolster our state's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability, driving innovation and economic growth in our rural communities. This funding is a testament to the Biden-Harris Administration's unwavering commitment to clean energy and rural development. By prioritizing investments like these, the administration is ensuring that rural America is at the forefront of the clean energy revolution. Clean energy is not only about reducing our carbon footprint—it's about creating new opportunities for businesses and residents across Nevada. With this funding, Manufacture Nevada will be able to enhance its capabilities, support local manufacturers, and contribute to a greener, more prosperous future for our state. https://lnkd.in/gW8ppj7c #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #USDA #RuralDevelopment #Nevada #Sustainability #EconomicGrowth #Innovation #BidenHarrisAdministration

California farmers are stepping up with a bold initiative to develop 20 GW of solar-plus-storage capacity on 130,000 acres of impaired farmland. Enabled by the passage of AB 2661, the Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan (VCIP) seeks to build transmission lines to deliver this renewable energy to consumers. The project, backed by private investors and managed locally, offers farmers a way to repurpose fallowed land due to water shortages while generating revenue. With environmental impacts under review and a vote expected by mid-2025, this project marks a crucial step in California's clean energy transition. The region, facing the loss of over 20% of its water supply by 2040, will benefit from the economic opportunities created by the VCIP, including 3,000 jobs during the infrastructure build-out and 500 permanent positions. This ambitious plan contributes to California's goal of reducing emissions and expanding renewable energy. For a more detailed look, read the full news article. #california #solarenergy #cleanenergy #sustainability #farmland #renewableenergy #solarplusstorage #energytransition #solarpowerplant #solarpowered #solarfarm #batterystorage

The vexed issue of best use of agricultural land and sharing the benefits of renewable energy projects: The article discusses the tension between renewable energy development and agricultural practices in Central West NSW, Australia. Grant Piper, a farmer, is at the forefront of opposition against the state government's efforts to build a new network of high-voltage transmission lines for renewable energy, which would affect over 90 property owners including his. This development is part of the government's plan to source 82% of Australia's power from renewables within six years, significantly up from the current 32%, to meet the 2030 climate target. The Central West has been designated as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), expected to generate up to six gigawatts of power through wind and solar farms. Farmers like Piper and the Glencross couple express concerns over the impact on their land, lack of proper community consultation, and the compulsory acquisition process for land. Confidential agreements with energy companies, offering compensation for visual impacts and other inconveniences, are creating divisions within communities. Meanwhile, proponents argue that the renewable energy projects bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and community funds. The federal government has tasked the Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, with developing a blueprint to address community opposition and improve the transition process. Dyer's report, which the government has accepted, includes nine recommendations aimed at improving planning, complaints handling, and regulations to ensure a smoother transition to renewable energy infrastructure. For Landcare NSW, an organisation involved in land conservation and sustainable agriculture, these developments pose both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the transition to renewable energy aligns with broader environmental goals, including climate change mitigation. On the other hand, the disruption to traditional farming communities, potential environmental impacts of construction, and the division within communities require careful management. Landcare NSW has a vital role in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, advocating for sustainable development practices that minimise negative impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, and supporting farmers through this transition with information, resources, and advocacy for fair compensation and consultation processes. See the article here: https://ab.co/42x4jI0 Landcare NSW NSW Government Parliament of NSW

The vexed issue of best use of agricultural land and sharing the benefits of renewable energy projects: The article discusses the tension between renewable energy development and agricultural practices in Central West NSW, Australia. Grant Piper, a farmer, is at the forefront of opposition against the state government's efforts to build a new network of high-voltage transmission lines for renewable energy, which would affect over 90 property owners including his. This development is part of the government's plan to source 82% of Australia's power from renewables within six years, significantly up from the current 32%, to meet the 2030 climate target. The Central West has been designated as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), expected to generate up to six gigawatts of power through wind and solar farms. Farmers like Piper and the Glencross couple express concerns over the impact on their land, lack of proper community consultation, and the compulsory acquisition process for land. Confidential agreements with energy companies, offering compensation for visual impacts and other inconveniences, are creating divisions within communities. Meanwhile, proponents argue that the renewable energy projects bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and community funds. The federal government has tasked the Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, with developing a blueprint to address community opposition and improve the transition process. Dyer's report, which the government has accepted, includes nine recommendations aimed at improving planning, complaints handling, and regulations to ensure a smoother transition to renewable energy infrastructure. For Landcare NSW, an organisation involved in land conservation and sustainable agriculture, these developments pose both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the transition to renewable energy aligns with broader environmental goals, including climate change mitigation. On the other hand, the disruption to traditional farming communities, potential environmental impacts of construction, and the division within communities require careful management. Landcare NSW has a vital role in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, advocating for sustainable development practices that minimise negative impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, and supporting farmers through this transition with information, resources, and advocacy for fair compensation and consultation processes. See the article here: https://ab.co/42x4jI0 Landcare NSW NSW Government Parliament of NSW

The vexed issue of best use of agricultural land and sharing the benefits of renewable energy projects: The article discusses the tension between renewable energy development and agricultural practices in Central West NSW, Australia. Grant Piper, a farmer, is at the forefront of opposition against the state government's efforts to build a new network of high-voltage transmission lines for renewable energy, which would affect over 90 property owners including his. This development is part of the government's plan to source 82% of Australia's power from renewables within six years, significantly up from the current 32%, to meet the 2030 climate target. The Central West has been designated as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), expected to generate up to six gigawatts of power through wind and solar farms. Farmers like Piper and the Glencross couple express concerns over the impact on their land, lack of proper community consultation, and the compulsory acquisition process for land. Confidential agreements with energy companies, offering compensation for visual impacts and other inconveniences, are creating divisions within communities. Meanwhile, proponents argue that the renewable energy projects bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and community funds. The federal government has tasked the Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, with developing a blueprint to address community opposition and improve the transition process. Dyer's report, which the government has accepted, includes nine recommendations aimed at improving planning, complaints handling, and regulations to ensure a smoother transition to renewable energy infrastructure. For Landcare NSW, an organisation involved in land conservation and sustainable agriculture, these developments pose both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the transition to renewable energy aligns with broader environmental goals, including climate change mitigation. On the other hand, the disruption to traditional farming communities, potential environmental impacts of construction, and the division within communities require careful management. Landcare NSW has a vital role in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, advocating for sustainable development practices that minimise negative impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, and supporting farmers through this transition with information, resources, and advocacy for fair compensation and consultation processes. See the article here: https://ab.co/42x4jI0 Landcare NSW NSW Government Parliament of NSW

The vexed issue of best use of agricultural land and sharing the benefits of renewable energy projects: The article discusses the tension between renewable energy development and agricultural practices in Central West NSW, Australia. Grant Piper, a farmer, is at the forefront of opposition against the state government's efforts to build a new network of high-voltage transmission lines for renewable energy, which would affect over 90 property owners including his. This development is part of the government's plan to source 82% of Australia's power from renewables within six years, significantly up from the current 32%, to meet the 2030 climate target. The Central West has been designated as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), expected to generate up to six gigawatts of power through wind and solar farms. Farmers like Piper and the Glencross couple express concerns over the impact on their land, lack of proper community consultation, and the compulsory acquisition process for land. Confidential agreements with energy companies, offering compensation for visual impacts and other inconveniences, are creating divisions within communities. Meanwhile, proponents argue that the renewable energy projects bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and community funds. The federal government has tasked the Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, with developing a blueprint to address community opposition and improve the transition process. Dyer's report, which the government has accepted, includes nine recommendations aimed at improving planning, complaints handling, and regulations to ensure a smoother transition to renewable energy infrastructure. For Landcare NSW, an organisation involved in land conservation and sustainable agriculture, these developments pose both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the transition to renewable energy aligns with broader environmental goals, including climate change mitigation. On the other hand, the disruption to traditional farming communities, potential environmental impacts of construction, and the division within communities require careful management. Landcare NSW has a vital role in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, advocating for sustainable development practices that minimise negative impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, and supporting farmers through this transition with information, resources, and advocacy for fair compensation and consultation processes. See the article here: https://ab.co/42x4jI0 Landcare NSW NSW Government Parliament of NSW

The vexed issue of best use of agricultural land and sharing the benefits of renewable energy projects: The article discusses the tension between renewable energy development and agricultural practices in Central West NSW, Australia. Grant Piper, a farmer, is at the forefront of opposition against the state government's efforts to build a new network of high-voltage transmission lines for renewable energy, which would affect over 90 property owners including his. This development is part of the government's plan to source 82% of Australia's power from renewables within six years, significantly up from the current 32%, to meet the 2030 climate target. The Central West has been designated as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), expected to generate up to six gigawatts of power through wind and solar farms. Farmers like Piper and the Glencross couple express concerns over the impact on their land, lack of proper community consultation, and the compulsory acquisition process for land. Confidential agreements with energy companies, offering compensation for visual impacts and other inconveniences, are creating divisions within communities. Meanwhile, proponents argue that the renewable energy projects bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and community funds. The federal government has tasked the Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, with developing a blueprint to address community opposition and improve the transition process. Dyer's report, which the government has accepted, includes nine recommendations aimed at improving planning, complaints handling, and regulations to ensure a smoother transition to renewable energy infrastructure. For Landcare NSW, an organisation involved in land conservation and sustainable agriculture, these developments pose both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the transition to renewable energy aligns with broader environmental goals, including climate change mitigation. On the other hand, the disruption to traditional farming communities, potential environmental impacts of construction, and the division within communities require careful management. Landcare NSW has a vital role in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, advocating for sustainable development practices that minimise negative impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, and supporting farmers through this transition with information, resources, and advocacy for fair compensation and consultation processes. See the article here: https://ab.co/42x4jI0 Landcare NSW NSW Government Parliament of NSW

The vexed issue of best use of agricultural land and sharing the benefits of renewable energy projects: The article discusses the tension between renewable energy development and agricultural practices in Central West NSW, Australia. Grant Piper, a farmer, is at the forefront of opposition against the state government's efforts to build a new network of high-voltage transmission lines for renewable energy, which would affect over 90 property owners including his. This development is part of the government's plan to source 82% of Australia's power from renewables within six years, significantly up from the current 32%, to meet the 2030 climate target. The Central West has been designated as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), expected to generate up to six gigawatts of power through wind and solar farms. Farmers like Piper and the Glencross couple express concerns over the impact on their land, lack of proper community consultation, and the compulsory acquisition process for land. Confidential agreements with energy companies, offering compensation for visual impacts and other inconveniences, are creating divisions within communities. Meanwhile, proponents argue that the renewable energy projects bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and community funds. The federal government has tasked the Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, with developing a blueprint to address community opposition and improve the transition process. Dyer's report, which the government has accepted, includes nine recommendations aimed at improving planning, complaints handling, and regulations to ensure a smoother transition to renewable energy infrastructure. For Landcare NSW, an organisation involved in land conservation and sustainable agriculture, these developments pose both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the transition to renewable energy aligns with broader environmental goals, including climate change mitigation. On the other hand, the disruption to traditional farming communities, potential environmental impacts of construction, and the division within communities require careful management. Landcare NSW has a vital role in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, advocating for sustainable development practices that minimise negative impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, and supporting farmers through this transition with information, resources, and advocacy for fair compensation and consultation processes. See the article here: https://ab.co/42x4jI0 Landcare NSW NSW Government Parliament of NSW

The vexed issue of best use of agricultural land and sharing the benefits of renewable energy projects: The article discusses the tension between renewable energy development and agricultural practices in Central West NSW, Australia. Grant Piper, a farmer, is at the forefront of opposition against the state government's efforts to build a new network of high-voltage transmission lines for renewable energy, which would affect over 90 property owners including his. This development is part of the government's plan to source 82% of Australia's power from renewables within six years, significantly up from the current 32%, to meet the 2030 climate target. The Central West has been designated as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), expected to generate up to six gigawatts of power through wind and solar farms. Farmers like Piper and the Glencross couple express concerns over the impact on their land, lack of proper community consultation, and the compulsory acquisition process for land. Confidential agreements with energy companies, offering compensation for visual impacts and other inconveniences, are creating divisions within communities. Meanwhile, proponents argue that the renewable energy projects bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and community funds. The federal government has tasked the Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, with developing a blueprint to address community opposition and improve the transition process. Dyer's report, which the government has accepted, includes nine recommendations aimed at improving planning, complaints handling, and regulations to ensure a smoother transition to renewable energy infrastructure. For Landcare NSW, an organisation involved in land conservation and sustainable agriculture, these developments pose both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the transition to renewable energy aligns with broader environmental goals, including climate change mitigation. On the other hand, the disruption to traditional farming communities, potential environmental impacts of construction, and the division within communities require careful management. Landcare NSW has a vital role in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, advocating for sustainable development practices that minimise negative impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, and supporting farmers through this transition with information, resources, and advocacy for fair compensation and consultation processes. See the article here: https://ab.co/42x4jI0 Landcare NSW NSW Government Parliament of NSW

The vexed issue of best use of agricultural land and sharing the benefits of renewable energy projects: The article discusses the tension between renewable energy development and agricultural practices in Central West NSW, Australia. Grant Piper, a farmer, is at the forefront of opposition against the state government's efforts to build a new network of high-voltage transmission lines for renewable energy, which would affect over 90 property owners including his. This development is part of the government's plan to source 82% of Australia's power from renewables within six years, significantly up from the current 32%, to meet the 2030 climate target. The Central West has been designated as a Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), expected to generate up to six gigawatts of power through wind and solar farms. Farmers like Piper and the Glencross couple express concerns over the impact on their land, lack of proper community consultation, and the compulsory acquisition process for land. Confidential agreements with energy companies, offering compensation for visual impacts and other inconveniences, are creating divisions within communities. Meanwhile, proponents argue that the renewable energy projects bring significant economic benefits, including job creation and community funds. The federal government has tasked the Energy Infrastructure Commissioner, Andrew Dyer, with developing a blueprint to address community opposition and improve the transition process. Dyer's report, which the government has accepted, includes nine recommendations aimed at improving planning, complaints handling, and regulations to ensure a smoother transition to renewable energy infrastructure. For Landcare NSW, an organisation involved in land conservation and sustainable agriculture, these developments pose both challenges and opportunities. On one hand, the transition to renewable energy aligns with broader environmental goals, including climate change mitigation. On the other hand, the disruption to traditional farming communities, potential environmental impacts of construction, and the division within communities require careful management. Landcare NSW has a vital role in facilitating dialogue between stakeholders, advocating for sustainable development practices that minimise negative impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, and supporting farmers through this transition with information, resources, and advocacy for fair compensation and consultation processes. See the article here: https://ab.co/42x4jI0 Landcare NSW NSW Government Parliament of NSW