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), […]
Nevada Conservation League Hosts Workshop on Clean Energy Home Upgrades
Photos from the event can be found here. RENO, NV — Yesterday, the Nevada Conservation League (NCL) hosted a Home Energy Upgrade workshop to empower Nevadans to lower their energy costs through energy-efficient and clean energy solutions. NCL was joined by Assemblywoman Selena La Rue Hatch, Washoe County Commissioner Alexis Hill, NV Energy’s Powershift, Nevada […]
Clean Energy Career Fair Showcases Nevada’s Growing Industry and Job Opportunities
North Las Vegas, NV — Yesterday, Tuesday, April 23rd, Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-4) joined the Nevada Conservation League, For Our Future NV, Climate Power, EmployNV Business Hub, Nevada Clean Energy Fund, and 18 employers for a clean energy career fair. Amidst the backdrop of historic federal investments from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Infrastructure […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces Endorsements for 2024 Election Cycle
NEVADA — Today, the Nevada Conservation League, which works to elect pro-environment candidates, announced endorsements in legislative and local races for the 2024 election cycle. The diverse group of environmental leaders is committed to strong climate action that better protects Nevada’s land, air, water, and health. Nevada Conservation League’s endorsements for the 2024 election cycle […]
Nevada Clean Energy Fund Secures $156 Million Solar for All Grant in Momentous Earth Day Win
Federal funds will empower families with cost-saving solar energy, and cleaner air LAS VEGAS, NV — On this Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $7 billion in grants from its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund for Solar for All projects that will reduce carbon pollution and accelerate clean energy upgrades for Nevada homes. Nevada […]
The Nevada Conservation League Applauds the BLM Rule to Protect Local Areas and Urges the Administration to Act Quickly
LAS VEGAS, NV – After prioritizing extractive industries for the past 40 years, today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its final “Public Lands Rule” to balance and uphold its multiple-use mission. The Nevada Conservation League applauds the Biden administration’s bold, comprehensive framework that places cultural lands protection, conservation, access to nature, wildlife, and […]
Nevada Conservation League Applauds New BLM Rule on Oil and Gas Leasing Reform
LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, the Nevada Conservation League celebrates the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) new rule on oil and gas leasing, marking a significant step forward in ensuring fair returns and environmental protection for Nevadans. This pivotal rule addresses long-standing issues in the federal oil and gas leasing program and introduces key fiscal […]