Rewiring America, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Citizens Climate Lobby, Nevada Conservation League, and Climate Power celebrate Las Vegas Homeowner’s Energy Efficient Home Upgrade Made Possible by the Inflation Reduction Act
Photos & Videos Las Vegas, NV – Today, Tuesday, August 20, Rewiring America, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Citizens Climate Lobby, Nevada Conservation League, and Climate Power unveiled homeowner William Huggins’ energy efficient solar tubes made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In April of this year, William installed three brand new solar tubes in his Las Vegas home […]
‘Utility Watch Nevada’ Demands Greater Accountability from Energy Utilities
Frustrated by high energy bills and air pollution, a new effort empowers Nevadans to stand up to monopoly-owned utilities NEVADA — Today, community and environmental advocates launched ‘Utility Watch Nevada’ to demand greater accountability and transparency from NV Energy and Southwest Gas. The campaign reflects and builds on the frustrations of customers who are tired […]
Nevada Environmental Advocates Celebrate 20,000 Jobs And $14 Billion In Investments After Two Years of the Inflation Reduction Act
Las Vegas — August 16th marks two years since President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest investment in climate action and clean energy in American history. In celebration, Nevada environmental advocates applaud the IRA’s transformative progress to cut climate pollution, create thousands of good-paying clean energy jobs, and advance environmental […]
Community Advocates Oppose NV Energy’s Plan to Triple Northern Nevada Basic Service Charge
High Fixed Charges Undermine Energy Conservation, Increase Costs for Nevadans RENO, NV — Today, the Nevada Conservation League, Chispa Nevada, Faith In Action Nevada, and For Our Future Nevada joined dozens of NV Energy customers in opposing the company’s proposed rate increase in Northern Nevada. The public consumer session held by the Public Utilities Commission […]
Progressive Groups React Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Las Vegas This Weekend
LAS VEGAS, NV – Multiple organizations and leaders came together today to discuss former President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Las Vegas. This visit is Trump’s first Nevada campaign stop since being convicted of 34 felonies by a New York jury last week. Groups spoke about the impact of these convictions amidst Trump’s visit this weekend. […]
Trump’s Visit to Nevada Highlights What’s at Stake in November: 15,938 Clean Energy Jobs and Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Former president Trump has made it clear that his loyalty lies with oil and gas CEOs—not everyday Nevadans LAS VEGAS — On Sunday, Donald Trump told a rally full of supporters in Las Vegas, “I don’t care about you, I just want your vote,” while more than twenty of them were treated as medical patients […]
U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford, State Officials & Clean Energy Champions Highlight How Federal Funding Is Creating a More Prosperous Clean Energy Future for Disadvantaged Communities
Speakers called on federal officials to oppose any attempts to reduce investments in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) created by the Inflation Reduction Act Las Vegas, NV – Today, public officials and clean energy leaders convened a press conference to highlight how the Solar for All program, a component of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), […]
Electrifying: Chas’ Home Energy Upgrade Guide
A healthy home does wonders for a healthy life. Just ask Chas Macquarie, a retired civil engineer who lives with his wife, Anne, in a 26-year-old, 1840-square-foot home in Carson City. As a volunteer with Citizens Climate Lobby, Chas knows the urgency of addressing climate change and our individual roles in mitigating the adverse effects […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces ‘Automatic’ Endorsements for Legislative Champions in 2024 Election Cycle
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, the Nevada Conservation League announced endorsements of 23 State Senate and Assembly incumbents running for re-election who have a strong track record in advancing environmental protection and a healthy climate. ‘Automatic endorsements’ by the Nevada Conservation League were given to legislators who earned a lifetime score of 90 or more […]
Nevada Organizations Applaud Senator Jacky Rosen’s Introduction of the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act
Senator Rosen introduces her largest conservation proposal while advancing key economic priorities for Washoe County RENO (Jan. 16, 2024) — Today, Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen announced the introduction of the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act, advancing much needed land protection in Northern Nevada, preserving wildlife habitat, safeguarding access to public lands for outdoor recreation […]