Imagine how much water could be saved, and how much energy could be produced, if every state followed California's lead. There, they are exporing placing solar panels to cover the canals. They estimate billions of gallons of water could be saved as the panels shield off the sun, thus reducing evaporation. And, the panels will provide energy for millions of homes.
One wonders what we are waiting for? Too expensive? California is using government money for the project. One wonders if the utility companies, since they profit from the electricity produced, could not fund the project on their own.
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