California Energy Commission awards clean energy loan to Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians in California in Lake County to build solar photovoltaic project

The first recipient of the expanded Energy Conservation Assistance Act program is the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California.

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has expanded its successful low- and zero-interest clean energy loan program to include applications from California Native American Tribes.

The first recipient of the expanded Energy Conservation Assistance Act (ECAA) program is the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California. On June 12, the CEC approved a $3 million loan at one-percent interest for the tribe to build a carport- and rooftop-mounted solar photovoltaic system to support the casino, hotel, and event center building. The Rancheria is a regional emergency/evacuation center during power outages, wildfires and natural disasters.

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Source: Sierra Sun Times

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