... future development of wind and solar energy, from New Mexico and Arizona,
... providing renewable power to the growing desert Southwest region.
The project is expected to create,
... over 6,000 jobs during construction and support,
... over 100 permanent jobs once online.
The project will also open the door for,
... new renewable energy generation projects,
... with the potential to create an additional
... 40,000 construction and operations jobs.
This cable, will enable the addition of,
... 3,000 megawatts of renewable energy,
... which could provide sustainable power for more than,
... one million homes while avoiding,
... 4.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions per year,
... the equivalent of taking off the nation's highways,
... 890,000 cars.
"The SunZia power line makes America stronger,"
... said Assistant Secretary of the Army Hammack.
"It allows for the more rapid uptake of:
...... vital renewable energy,
...... stimulates jobs, and
...... preserves mission capability at White Sands Missile Range,
... one of the most unique training and testing facilities in the world."
01-24-2015 Source: 2 billion project
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