Western States Back Renewable Energy

摘要

On October 7, New West Politics reported that "Thanks to new wind farms, a massive solar plant, a wind turbine-blade factory, and an ambitious governor and legislature, Colorado has become a rising star in developing renewable energy. Its work has attracted international attention and put Governor Bill Ritter in the national spotlight." While Colorado may stand at the forefront of these issues in the Rockies, other western states back renewables, as well. These states, long-time suppliers of fossil fuels like coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium, increasingly see their energy futures in the sun, wind, and earth. "The West does have some of the best wind, geothermal, and solar resources in the country," said Doug Larson, executive director of the Western Interstate Energy Board, the energy arm of the Western Governors' Association.