Senate leader offers plan for ‘green’ power grid

President would be able to create ‘renewable energy zones’

WASHINGTON – The Senate’s top Democrat on Thursday proposed new federal authority to build special power lines that carry renewable energy

In unveiling the proposal, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada said an increased federal role in locating power lines was needed to encourage greater availability of electricity produced from wind, solar, geothermal and other renewable energy sources.

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