Solar Facility Planned for State Trust Land in Arizona

Arizona Solar Facility planned for State Trust Land to help fund Arizona public education.

Solar Facility Planned for State Trust Land in Arizona Thursday, April 5th 2012 3:54 PM By GetSolar Staff. Arizona's State Land Department and the Arizona Public Service will work together to build the first-ever solar project on Arizona State Trust lands, adding another project to the state's impressive list of solar energy installations. The 35-megawatt APS Foothills Solar Plant will soon be constructed on 400 acres in Yuma County, and will cost the APS $10 million for a 35-year lease, which is being used to fund Arizona public education. Governor Jan Brewer approved the project, as she has set a goal to facilitate and encourage renewable energy and economic development in Arizona. The State Land Department has conducted research the past eight months to identify State Trust sites that would be suitable for solar development. State Land Commissioner Maria Baier approache...

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