The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California has received a $33,185 rebate check for using solar power, the first recipient of a program in Nevada that promotes renewable energy.

The tribe installed solar panels on the roof of a 2,800 square-foot office building. The panels generate seven and one-half kilowatts of power for office use.

The rebate check came from the Sierra Pacific Power Company, which participates in the state SolarGenerations program.

Get the Story:
Washoe Tribe gets solar grant (AP 12/2)
New State Program Encourages Residents to Convert Sunshine Into Electricity (PRNewswire 11/30)

Relevant Links:
Washoe Tribe - http://www.washoetribe.us
Solar Generations - http://www.solargenerations.com