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NV leaders call for clean energy investments options for all

Nevada state leaders held a workshop on clean energy home upgrades and discussed how people can leverage available tax credits on solar power…

Around $11.1 billion has been invested in solar energy in Nevada, according to Solar Energy Industries Association. (Andy Dean / Adobe Stock)

Advocates remind Nevadans of solar, electrification incentives

Nevada is one of the largest solar markets in the nation and conservationists want Nevadans to be aware of available federal tax incentives. Russell …

In addition to cost savings, EVs provide other consumer benefits, including better performance and reduced noise. (Adobe Stock)

Report examines long-term savings for Nevada EV drivers

A new analysis found Nevada drivers can save thousands of dollars by making the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle. The …

Even though Integrated Resource Plans cover a 20-year period, the Nevada Legislature requires electric and certain water and wastewater utilities to submit one every three years to the Nevada Public Utilities Commission. (Adobe Stock)

Environmental groups want NV Energy to 'step up,' deliver on promises

Individuals and environmental groups have had their input on NV Energy's 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, which some say will play a big role in the …

CALSTART's Drive to Zero campaign calls for 30% new commercial vehicle sales being zero-emission by 2030 and 100% being zero-emission by 2040. (Mike Mareen/Adobe Stock)

As an EV producer, experts push for more NV infrastructure

Nevada is a leader in electric vehicle production, but some EV experts are now calling for more investments in the sector. A decision for the …

New vehicles that are assembled outside of North America are not eligible for a tax credit. (Stefan Bayer / Adobe Stock)

EV Sales Increase, Consumers Want More EV Infrastructure

One expert says interest and sales of electric cars aren't stalling. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada has one of the highest …

According to the United Way of Southern Nevada, Project REACH helped more than 1,800 households in 2022. (Adobe Stock)

Program Helps Southern NV Seniors Pay Past-Due Utility Bills

One Nevada program is aiming to help seniors on fixed incomes pay their utility bills. United Way of Southern Nevada has announced the dates of the …

Nevada leaders and organizations gathered Wednesday to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on local business and communities in Las Vegas. (Courtesy Battle Born Progress)

NV Leaders Discuss Inflation Reduction Act's Effects, Urge Improvements

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Las Vegas, met with local leaders and organizations Wednesday to discuss the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on its one-year …

The Humboldt O'Neil Basin and the Montana Mountains are the two restoration landscapes in Nevada the Bureau of Land Management will focus on for ecosystem restoration. (Adobe Stock)

Nevada BLM Determined to Spend Federal Funds Wisely

As the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act approaches, some Nevada experts are examining what it has meant for the state so far…

According to the EPA, the proposals would reduce oil imports by approximately 20 billion barrels. (Adobe Stock)

Proposed EPA Rule Could Mean More Electric Cars on NV Roads

The Environmental Protection Agency announced last month new and more stringent vehicle-emission standards which some say could significantly help red…

The group Elected Officials to Protect America estimated funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act will help cut climate pollution by about 40% by 2030. (David Katz/Adobe Stock)

Earth Day in NV: 'Don't Give In to Climate Despair'

Tomorrow is Earth Day, a day to show support for protecting the planet, and one Nevada lawmaker wants Nevadans to give some thought to actions they …

According to the Nevada Conservation League, Nevada produces almost no gas and spends $1.4 billion every year importing fossil fuels from out-of-state sources. (Adobe Stock)

NV Group Opposes Bill to 'Modernize' Natural Gas Infrastructure

Clean-energy and environmental advocates aren't pleased with a bill in the Nevada Legislature that they say would commit the state to using fossil fue…

According to LithiumAmericas, site preparation, geotechnical drilling, water pipeline development and associated infrastructure construction has begun for a new mine in Humboldt County, Nevada. (John Nakata/ Adobe Stock)

Despite Court Challenge, Thacker Pass Mine Moves Forward in NV

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to stop developers of the Thacker Pass Lithium Mine in Northern Nevada while an appeal by conservation …

According to the 13th annual Conservation in the West poll, 95% of voters support investing in water infrastructure to reduce leaks and waste. (Adobe Stock)

Poll: Support for NV Conservation Efforts Remains Strong

Water shortages, climate change and protecting wildlife are just a few of the issues Nevadans made clear they are worried about in the annual …

The Nevada Conservation League says wildlife infrastructure projects could reduce vehicle collisions by 90%, while facilitating wildlife migration. (Adobe Stock)

Nevada Conservation League Outlines 2023 Policy Priorities

The Nevada Conservation League will be busy during this legislative session. The group said it plans to advance renewable energy and oppose ideas …

In October 2021, Nevada became the 16th state to adopt clean-car standards to provide consumers with more options for cost-saving and pollution-free light-duty cars, trucks and SUVs. (Adobe Stock)

New Laws Help NV Reach Clean-Energy Goals, Limit Air Pollution

Some Nevada laws going into effect this year aim to move the state's clean-energy goals forward and help reduce air pollution. Senate bill 448 aims …

The World Health Organization links indoor air pollution, including pollutants from burning natural gas, to increased chances of stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. (Vladimir Semenov/Adobe Stock)

Groups Plead with Public Utilities Commission to 'Supercharge' Electrification

Nevada needs to move away from natural gas and toward clean energy - that's the view of climate action groups that spoke up on Tuesday at an open foru…

Lake Mead is at 27% of capacity and has dropped 10% in the past two months. (Renee Grayson/Flickr)

Historic Drought: Advocates Slam Upper CO Basin States’ Conservation Plan

Water conservation groups are speaking out against a plan from the states of New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah to divert less water from the …

Political observers note that interest-group contributions in state races often can have greater impact on voters than those made in national races. (Panumas/Adobestock)

Power Politics: Incumbent Triumphs Despite Opposition from Utility

Nevada saw a landslide victory in its Democratic primary this week for a state lawmaker who says she was targeted by Southwest Gas and other groups fo…

The Governor and climate advocates will speak at a press conference today in Las Vegas, with a climate-themed mural by artist Gui Lemes as a backdrop. (Ivan Serge/@apvevents)

This Earth Day, Advocates Call for Climate Action

To honor Earth Day tomorrow, Gov. Steve Sisolak will join environmental advocates in a call to invest in our planet. The most recent report from …

One of the state's newest electric-vehicle charging stations is located in Primm. (NV Energy)

Nevada Gearing Up to Expand Electric-Vehicle Infrastructure

Nevada stands to get $38 million over five years to build out electric-vehicle (EV) charging networks from the Biden administration's newly released E…

Conservation groups oppose a rate increase proposed by Southwest Gas, calling instead for a transition away from gas-powered appliances. (Denfotoblog/Adobe Stock)

Public Hearing Tonight on Proposed Increase to Gas Bills Across NV

LAS VEGAS - Nevadans have the chance this evening to put in their two cents about a proposed rate hike on gas bills. The Public Utilities Commission …

Advocates are calling for more green transportation options in light of a new U.N. climate change study that predicts longer, more frequent heat waves. (Earthjustice)

Advocates: Nevada In Crosshairs After U.N. Climate Report

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The American West is already feeling the brunt of climate change and things are on track to get worse, according to a new report …

A new report finds that jobs in wind power in Nevada grew in 2020 despite the pandemic. (Niserin/iStockphotos)

Advanced Energy Sector Roars Back to Life in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- A new report found President Joe Biden's infrastructure bill, the American Jobs Plan, would supercharge the economy in Nevada and …

The Biden administration is carrying out a comprehensive review of oil and gas leases on public lands, including in Nevada's Ruby Mountains. (Jose Witt/Nevada Wildlife Federation)

Bills Heard in D.C. to Protect Ruby Mountains, Desert National Wildlife Refuge

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two bills to expand protections for Nevada public lands got a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources …

Federal and state efforts to build out transmission lines will make it easier to move renewable power around the grid. (Laura Musikanski/Wikimedia Commons)

Clean-Energy Experts Predict Federal Dollars Will Spur NV Job Boom

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Experts forecast up to 400,000 new jobs in Nevada as a result of the Biden administration's climate-change goals and …

More than 85% of the energy Nevada consumes is from out-of-state fossil fuels, despite having the highest solar-energy potential in the nation. (srongkod/Adobe Stock)

NV Scientists Urge Preparation for High Energy Demand in Extreme Weather

RENO, Nev. -- In the wake of the devastating power-grid failure in Texas, energy and climate scientists are urging Nevada to prepare its own power …

The Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is adding 19 new buses this month. Some are electric and some are hybrid, as part of its effort to have an all-alternative-fuel fleet by 2035. (navee/Adobe Stock)

Reno Area Gets 19 New Hybrid Electric-Biodiesel, Electric Buses

RENO, Nev. -- Washoe County's transit fleet is getting greener, with 17 new hybrid electric-biodiesel buses, and two new electric buses this month…

La Comisi�n de Transporte Regional del Condado de Washoe agregar� 19 nuevos autobuses este mes. Algunos son el�ctricos y otros h�bridos, como parte de su esfuerzo por tener una l�nea de combustible totalmente alternativa para 2035. (navee/Adobe Stock)

El área de Reno recibe 19 nuevos autobuses híbridos con biodiésel y electricidad

RENO, Nev. -- La línea de tránsito del Condado de Washoe se está volviendo más ecológica este mes, con 17 nuevos autobuses h&…

A new U.S. Geological Survey report uses GPS technology to track animal movements through 26 corridors, 16 migration routes, 25 stopovers and nine winter ranges. (Wikimedia Commons)

GPS Mapping of Migration Patterns Can Help Protect Wildlife

CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Wildlife managers in Nevada and across the West have a new tool to protect big-game animals and other migrating wildlife…

A right-leaning conservation group says oil and gas leases on public lands in Nevada and other states should be suspended this year to preserve taxpayer assets. (Bureau of Land Management)

Despite Oil Glut, Leasing Continues on Nevada's Public Lands

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The historic decline in demand for fossil fuels has a right-leaning conservation group wondering why the Trump administration keeps …

A reduction in driving because of COVID-19 means AAA customers in Nevada will receive premium refunds totaling $100 million. (pixel2013/Pixabay)

Reduced Rates for Nevada AAA Customers in Pandemic

LAS VEGAS -- With so few cars on the road because of stay-at-home orders, customers of AAA in Nevada are scheduled to receive a 20% refund for two …

Oil & Gas Leases in Sage-Grouse Habitat Voided by Judge

LAS VEGAS -- A federal judge has voided 1 million acres of oil and gas leases in Nevada and other Western states, saying the federal government …

At a Denver hearing last week, WildEarth Guardians submitted a petition signed by 15,000 Americans who oppose federal changes to the National Environmental Policy Act. (sierraclub.org)<br />

NEPA: Do Proposed Changes Streamline, or Sabotage?

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Despite potential negative consequences for Western states, only one more public hearing is scheduled on proposed changes to the …

An Interior Department advisory committee has suggested the National Park Service privatize some public campgrounds, among other recommendations. (Kurt Kuznicki/Pershing County)

Plan to Privatize National Parks Still Alive, Group Says

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The disbanding of an Interior Department advisory committee last month quieted some of the talk on privatizing features of …

Conservation groups are hoping Nevada legislators will expand access to solar power, and push to create new, renewable-energy jobs in lower-income communities. (MT AERO)

NV Lawmakers Hear from Public Today on 2021 Energy Agenda

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – State lawmakers are holding a public hearing today in Las Vegas to learn more about what Nevadans want as they work on the …

The Trump administration is trying for the third time this year to get funds from Congress to revive a proposed nuclear repository at Yucca Mountain. (State of Nevada)

Opponents Work to Raise Awareness of Yucca Mountain Nuclear Proposal

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Opponents of reviving the proposed nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain held a panel discussion in East Las Vegas last night to …

Flaring of excess methane at oil and gas facilities may become more pervasive if the Environmental Protection Agency's revised methane waste rule takes effect. (Wild Earth Guardians)

EPA Moves to Revoke Obama-Era Air Pollution Rules

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Trump administration unveiled plans yesterday to roll back Obama-era protections designed to combat air pollution and …

A proposed change to federal environmental policy could fast-track logging on public lands in areas such as the Los Padres National Forest. (Scottthezombie/Wikimedia Commons)

Proposal Limits Environmental Review on Forest Projects

CARSON CITY, Nev. — National forests, including Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe and many more, may see more commercial projects in the near future if …

Big changes coming to Nevada voter registration include the ability to register on Election Day, or be signed up automatically when you visit the Department of Motor Vehicles. (Marg Johnson VA/Twenty20)

NV Progressives Tout 2019 Session Achievements, Look to Future

LAS VEGAS - Some of the biggest names in Nevada state politics met with progressive activists and dozens of members of the public on Tuesday night to …

Red Rock Canyon is one of many sites that has benefitted from the Land and Water Conservation Fund over the years. (Battle Born Progress)

Nevada Lawmakers Co-Sponsor Bill to Permanently Fund Public Lands Projects

CARSON CITY, Nev. – U.S. Sens. Jacky Rosen and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada have signed on to a bill that would guarantee full funding for …

Western Shoshone tribal leaders say a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain would expose their land and people to too much risk. (Johnny Bobb)

Western Shoshone Host Public Protest of Yucca Mtn. Nuclear Proposal

TONOPAH, Nev. - The Western Shoshone Nation is inviting the public to join its protest this weekend against moves by the Trump administration to …

Renewable energy got a big boost as Gov. Steve Sisolak signed Senate Bill 358 into law on Earth Day. (Cece94/Morguefile)

Nevada Raises Renewable-Energy Goals to 50% by 2030

CARSON CITY, Nev. — A longtime priority for Democrats came to fruition Monday - Earth Day - as new Gov. Steve Sisolak signed into law a bill …

Cave Lake State Park is among dozens of outdoor recreation spots in Nevada that have benefited from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. (N. Walters/Wikimedia Commons)

Public-Lands Bill in Congress Would Benefit NV Outdoor Recreation

CARSON CITY, Nev. - A program that has brought more than $100 million to Nevada parks and other outdoor destinations over the years comes up for …

A new poll shows a large majority of westerners disapprove of federal efforts to shrink national monuments. (Friends of Gold Butte)

Poll: Nevadans Favor Public-Lands Conservation Over Energy Production

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Almost two-thirds of Nevadans oppose the Trump administration's emphasis on energy production over conservation on public …

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of the Interior spoke in Nevada about Gold Butte National Monument in June 2017. (Nevada Forward)

Groups Hope Zinke Replacement Champions Public Lands

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Conservation groups welcome the departure of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, saying it could take years to reverse the …

Thousands of vernal pools and seasonal waterways will lose federal protections if a new version of the

Groups Slam Rollback of Clean-Water Protections

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Negative reaction from conservation groups was swift to a Trump administration proposal on Tuesday to remove federal clean-…

In addition to the Greater sage grouse, the

BLM Weakens Sage-Grouse Protections to Promote Oil, Gas

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Conservation groups are slamming a proposal released Thursday by the Trump administration to allow more oil and gas …

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