by News Staff | Mar 11, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The big question now in the solar future of Inyo County is whether or not the State Energy Commission will let BrightSource Energy build its major Hidden Hills Solar project near Death Valley. Hearings on the proposed 500-megawatt project were scheduled to start...
by News Staff | Jan 22, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
While Inyo County remains in sharp disagreement with BrightSource Energy over the cost to the County of their Hidden Hills Solar project near Death Valley, BrightSource has other business issues that have made news. And, both parties now await a decision from the...
by News Staff | Dec 10, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
In ten days, Mono Undersheriff Ralph Obenberger will take on the job as Mono Sheriff. Last week, the Mono Supervisors agreed with retiring Sheriff Rick Scholl that his second in command could handle the top job. When the Mono Board meets Tuesday, it is expected that...
by News Staff | Nov 26, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
More big utility firms here to profit from Eastern Sierra resources without a benefit to us? That’s how Inyo officials have described the latest proposal by BrightSource Energy to develop a $2.7 billion solar power plant in the Death Valley area. The Los Angeles...
by News Staff | Apr 14, 2012 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Solar development in Inyo County sounds like a good idea, but Inyo officials have found the proposed BrightSource Energy mega- solar project in Southeast Inyo along the Nevada border frustrating and potentially costly. According to Inyo County Administrator Kevin...