Nevada regulators order developer of massive solar plant to stop illegal water use for construction
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Amy Alonzo
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The Nevada State Engineer's Office has issued cease-and-desist letters to Libra Solar LLC, developer of what would be the largest solar project in Nevada, for illegally diverting water from a nearby geothermal plant and a local rancher in Lyon County to use for construction. The state engineer's office ordered the companies to immediately stop any unauthorized water diversion or use, highlighting regulatory challenges facing large-scale renewable energy development in the arid West.
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· 2 pulledThe Nevada State Engineer's Office has issued cease-and-desist letters to the developer of what will be the largest solar project in the state, accusing the company of illegally pulling water for construction from a nearby geothermal plant and a local rancher in Lyon County.
The state engineer's office sent a letter to Homestretch Geothermal LLC and Libra Solar LLC on Monday requiring the companies 'immediately CEASE AND DESIST' any diversion or use of
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