Mitzelfelt wants moratorium on alternative energy in the High Desert

As proposals for industrial solar and wind projects continue to deluge desert agencies, the dilemma of the alternative-energy land rush in the Mojave has been noticed by 1st District Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt, according to columnist Cassie MacDuff writing in the Press-Enterprise:

Mitzelfelt and [Apple Valley Councilman Scott] Nassif are concerned that the desert is being asked to bear the brunt of reducing the nation's carbon footprint. While alternative energy is needed, they want it to be pursued carefully to avoid these damaging side effects.

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...Mitzelfelt took steps to make sure the county and its citizens have a voice in the process. Under an agreement reached last month, the county and the federal agency will jointly review proposals. Mitzelfelt would like to go further. He'd like a moratorium on applications until the county can determine where in the High Desert such projects should be allowed.

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