Author Archives: Yazmyn Pelaez

Nevadans Highlighted the Impact of Climate Change on Communities in Light of Continued Record Temperatures, Wildfires, and Other Climate Incidents ***PHOTOS & VIDEO INCLUDED*** LAS VEGAS, NV – Today local elected officials and advocates gathered together for a press conference on Public Lands Day to highlight climate issues facing Nevadans. Speakers discussed the need for improved climate policies and solutionsContinue reading “Local Leaders Call for Climate Action During the 7th Annual Nevada Public Lands Day“

Nevada Conservation League hosts panel discussion highlighting benefits from the Affordable Clean Energy Plan RENO, NV. —  Last night, the Nevada Conservation League held a panel to discuss the future of electrification in the silver state. The panel featured prominent business and elected leaders who are spearheading efforts to harness Nevada’s potential for clean energy production.Continue reading “
Nevada Business and Elected Leaders are Working to Leverage Federal Electrification Investments Coming to the Silver State“

Climate champions highlight economic benefits of Biden Administration’s investments in Nevada; urge Congress to protect investments in climate and clean energy Reno, Nevada– President Biden has delivered historic investments in climate and clean energy that have created jobs in Reno and across the state of Nevada, says a group of local leaders and advocates.  MayorContinue reading “Reno/Washoe County Local Advocates, Officials Celebrate Clean Energy Transport and Clean Vehicle Battery Investments Coming to Nevada “

Federal investments are becoming available now and will aid an urgent transition to affordable clean energy, stable utility bills, and reduced climate pollution LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Yesterday, dozens of utility customers, equity and clean energy advocates, and community leaders gathered for a ratepayer rally before the annual Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) general consumerContinue reading “Outraged Utility Customers and Equity & Clean Energy Advocates Rallied for Relief from High Energy Bills and Methane Gas Dependence”

***PHOTOS AND VIDEO INCLUDED *** LAS VEGAS, Nev. —  Last night, Congresswoman Susie Lee joined the Nevada Conservation League, Powershift by NV Energy, Help of Southern Nevada, and Home Energy Connection to highlight existing state resources and programs from the federal Affordable Clean Energy Plan that can help lower utility bills for working-class families.  Nevada’s entireContinue reading “Congresswoman Susie Lee joins conservation groups to discuss new consumer benefits from the Affordable Clean Energy Plan“

Las Vegas, Nev. – Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen joined Nevada leaders from labor unions, the clean energy industry, and environmental organizations for a conversation on priorities related to federal permitting reform. The discussion covered building on the investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act to create additional good jobsContinue reading “Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen and Labor, Clean Energy, and Environmental Leaders in Nevada Prioritize Clean Energy Jobs and Community Engagement in Federal Permitting Reform “

NEVADA – The Nevada Conservation League, an independent political voice of Nevada’s conservation community, announced today that Paul Selberg will be transitioning out of his role as executive director of the league. Amid his stewardship, the organization celebrated monumental victories on local, state, and federal fronts. Through his dedication spanning three years, Selberg’s leadership hasContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League’s Executive Director to Transition out of the Organization “

Las Vegas, NV – Today, Governor Lombardo withdrew Nevada from the bipartisan U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of more than two dozen governors committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.  Lombardo is the only governor elected last year to withdraw their state from the alliance, which aims to advance policies to reach the climate goals outlinedContinue reading “Climate Groups React to Lombardo Withdrawal from U.S. Climate Alliance“

The league’s policy priorities will help move environmental progress forward in Nevada while leveraging federal funding CARSON CITY, NV – June marked the end of Nevada’s 82nd legislative session and the passage of major conservation bills. With the help of conservation groups and advocates, the Nevada Conservation League was able to secure major policy priorities toContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Applauds Nevada Legislature for Securing Major Conservation Wins“

Federal investments in energy efficiency, weatherization, and highly efficient electric appliance programs will help ***Photos are available here.*** LAS VEGAS — Yesterday, dozens of NV Energy customers, clean energy advocates, and community leaders packed into the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada’s consumer session to speak out against skyrocketing electricity bills. They urged the Commission to scrutinize every dollar spent byContinue reading “Nevadans demand greater scrutiny of fossil fuel spending to lower electricity bills“