Nevada Institutions Awarded $5.7 Million for Renewable Energy Research
The Nevada System of Higher Education has received $5.7 million-over the past two fiscal years-from the U.S. Department of Energy for renewable energy, including the latest 
installment, $3.2 million to be used for a renewable energy consortium – an association between the three NSHE research institutions and participating community colleges.
This support is the result of funding secured by U.S. Senator Harry Reid through Federal Energy and Water Development appropriations bills.
The Nevada Renewable Energy Consortium, including research institutions DRI, UNLV, and University of Nevada, Reno, along with participating NSHE’s community colleges, will play a critical role in making Nevada the leader in the utilization of renewable energy sources to promote a cleaner environment and more secure nation.
“With Nevada’s rich abundance of natural resources, renewable energy research is an area when NSHE is poised to help get Nevada’s economy back on track,” said Dan Klaich, NSHE Chancellor. “Senator Reid is committed to promoting renewable energy projects and we are grateful for his efforts here in his home state.” Read more:
