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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Solar Energy and the Future of California

    California's Energy Commission has approved the world's largest solar project, a 1000-magawatt project capable of providing power to 800,000 homes. If two federal agencies approve, it'll be located near Blythe in Riverside County.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    California's Energy Commission has approved the world's largest solar project, a 1000-magawatt project capable of providing power to 800,000 homes. If two federal agencies approve, it'll be located near Blythe in Riverside County.

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    Massive Solar Power Plant Is Approved
    1. 0:00Senator Rod Wright Indicted for Fraud, Perjury
    2. 7:00Solar Energy and the Future of CaliforniaYou’re reading this
    3. 17:47More + Drivers Are Texting behind the Wheel
    4. 24:22Will Big Money Save a Divided Republican Party?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Dave Danelski

      Reporter, Riverside Press-Enterprise

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      Jan Hamrin

      former Manager of Solar Programs, California Energy Commission

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    2 of 4
    Massive Solar Power Plant Is Approved
    1. 0:00Senator Rod Wright Indicted for Fraud, Perjury
    2. 7:00Solar Energy and the Future of CaliforniaYou’re reading this
    3. 17:47More + Drivers Are Texting behind the Wheel
    4. 24:22Will Big Money Save a Divided Republican Party?
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