"As we move forward with turning the new page in developing solar and wind and geothermal energy, that we have to do it in a way that is thoughtful, that is not helter-skelter, that essentially makes sure that we’re protecting the treasured landscapes of America. Going back to Senator Alexander’s statement with respect to oil and gas development, we have to have that same kind of approach with respect to renewable energy projects. Right now the 240 applications that you speak about, many of those applications were pending when I came into office. There was not any kind of significant planning process with respect to renewable energy in the Department of Interior frankly because it had not been prioritized."