Faced with mounting Republican criticism that the Recovery Act failed America, the White House on Friday released a list highlighting 100 projects funded and jobs created by the $787 billion stimulus.
The list includes two projects in Nevada: a $137.9 million grant to NV Energy for smart grid technology and a $9 million investment in solar energy facilities.
Much has already been made of the Amonix solar factory under construction in North Las Vegas. The facility is expected to create more than 270 new jobs in southern Nevada.
It is expected to open in 2011.
Another stimulus-funded facility is under construction in Phoenix.
NV Energy’s smart grid upgrade is intended to help the company and its customers more effectively manage their energy use, according to the report, which said the funding would create 400-500 temporary jobs and 45 permanent jobs in Nevada.
The full list of “100 Recovery Act Projects Changing America” can be found on the White House
website.
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