re: #640 Gus 802

There’s no guarantee that it will pass. However, you point out some flaws in the proposed legislation such as the transmission line. I think the best route would be to balance both requirements of the National Monument and future energy needs. The total area is 1 million acres. One of the proposed solar energy projects is 5000 acres. Surely there can be some compromises made.

My remarks address more than the National Monument. There have been projects in Montana, Idaho and elsewhere that have been put on hold because of threats to block transmission towers with court actions.

Also, recall the wind turbine project off the Mass coast that piqued Teddy Kennedy’s ire. That was more of a NIMBY matter, though.