Energy & environment · 05/07/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
U.S. Withdraws 303,900 Acres of Public Lands for Solar Energy Zones
Summary
The U.S. government has withdrawn 303,900 acres of public lands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah for 20 years to protect 17 Solar Energy Zones for future solar energy development, allowing for mineral and geothermal leasing and sales.
Original source language: Federal Register — Interior DepartmentOpen original release →