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Big plans for solar power in eastern Washington State
CLE ELUM, Wash. -- Coal - one of the dirtiest sources of energy around - was once king in this Upper Kittitas County town.
Now the vision is cleaner and greener because of a massive solar installation proposed for 580 acres of logged timberland about four miles northeast of the city limits.
The Teanaway Solar Reserve, proposed by Kirkland, Wash., businessman Howard Trott, is seeking approval from the county to install 400,000 photovoltaic panels in a large array that will convert sunlight into enough power for 45,000 households.
Local residents and businesses are greeting the project with a mix of excitement and caution.
