The U.S. Department of Energy is partnering with private solar companies to bring electricity to hundreds of the most remote homes on the Navajo reservation. Here’s KNAU’s Ryan Heinsius.

RYAN HEINSIUS, BYLINE: Nolan and Sarah Huskon just had two new solar panels installed outside their home in the high desert north of Flagstaff. Despite living only a few miles from power lines, it’s their first time with electricity here.

NOLAN HUSKON: Everything’s just right there at your fingertips. Like, just walk into the house and switch a light, and your light’s on. You don’t have to go and start pumping on the (laughter) lantern.

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